Merri Sugarman

Performers Theatre Workshop Guest Teacher & Masterclass Professional

For the past decade and a half, Merri Sugarman has worked as a vital asset at Tara Rubin Casting in New York. 

Merri’s is the office responsible for the casting of the Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring, Las Vegas, Chicago, London, Australian and South African companies of Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Shrek, The Little Mermaid, Promises Promises, Flashdance, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Heiress, One Man Two Guv’nors (New York Casting), Big Fish, Aladdin, Bullets Over Broadway, Mothers and Sons, It Shoulda Been You, Dr. Zhivago, Gigi, School of Rock, Disaster!, Cats, Falsettos, Miss Saigon, A Bronx Tale, and Dear Evan Hansen, and more! Her regional casting credits include Dallas Theatre Center, The Center Theatre Group, LA, The Kennedy Center, Yale Rep, The LaJolla Playhouse & The Old Globe, Bucks County Playhouse and Chicago Lyric Opera. 

Merri’s extensive experience in casting has made her a sought-after expert in the industry, known for her keen eye for talent. Merri’s contributions have been instrumental in the success of numerous productions, and her dedication to nurturing talent has left a lasting impact on many performers’ careers.