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Beyond the Mask · Day of the Dead Edition — A tribute to the great singers of the past

Beyond the Mask, Day of the Dead Edition poster: Lina de la Peña holding a red rose beside Edward Salles under blue light, framed by marigolds and candles. A tribute to the great singers of the past — musical theatre masterclass

In-person masterclass

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Mexico City

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  1. 1st edition · Sunday, October 4, 2026

    Beyond the Mask poster: Lina de la Peña, back to camera and looking over her shoulder, with Edward Salles beside her, lit by blue light and haze. Musical theatre masterclass, October 4 in Mexico City

    Beyond the Mask

    40 artists · Mexico City

    Sold out · Sold out. Thank you to everyone who applied.

  2. 2nd edition · Day of the Dead · Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Applications open — Apply for your place ↓
Seated in a velvet jacket against a dark curtain

Day of the Dead Edition · A tribute to the great singers of the past

One full day, in person, in Mexico City.

After more than 300 performances of The Phantom of the Opera, we want to share what we have learned and what this experience has given us as artists.

Because of the number of applications we received, and because you asked for it, we decided to open a second edition of Beyond the Mask. This time we will pay tribute to the great singers of the past: we will explore the techniques, tools and lessons they left us, studying their methods and how we can apply them to vocal technique and to interpretation when preparing a character or stepping on stage.

A chance to learn from their legacy and find our own voice.

Sunday, November 1, 2026
6 hours of masterclass
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Mexico City
ICON San ÁngelBlvd. Adolfo López Mateos 2008, Los Alpes, 01010 Álvaro Obregón, CDMXGet directions
Strictly limited places
So we can get to know you better, your application must include a video of you singing, acting or showing what you would most like to work on. A group of artists will be selected to work directly with us on the piece they have prepared, in front of the group. Priority goes to those who apply first.
Cost
Pricing and payment details are sent to those selected. Applying is free.
11:00 AM — 2:00 PMSession one
2:00 — 3:00 PMBreak
3:00 — 6:00 PMSession two

What will we share?

Learning from the great voices

Listening to their legacy to discover new possibilities in our own voice.

  • What we can learn from their breathing, phrasing, diction and use of vocal colour.
  • How to study a performance and recognise the choices that make it memorable.
  • How to explore their tools within the possibilities of your own voice.
  • How to turn an artistic reference into a personal interpretation.

Bringing a song and a character to life

The voice tells a story when we know what we want to say.

  • How to connect text, intention, body and voice.
  • How to discover what your character wants and who they are talking to.
  • How to use phrasing, pauses and nuance to give meaning to a performance.
  • How to apply what we learn from the great performers when preparing a song, a scene or a character.

Getting ready for the stage

From the studio to a presence that connects with the audience.

  • How to build a study method for your artistic piece.
  • How to work on breath, support and expression without losing freedom.
  • How to find presence and focus in front of an audience.
  • How to take new direction and use it to discover other possibilities in your performance.
Reading by candlelight

Participants

During the masterclass, a group of artists will be selected to work directly with us on the artistic piece they have prepared.

Your application video will help us get to know you, understand what you would like to work on and guide our selection.

The piece can be a song, a scene or a musical theatre excerpt. We will work on its vocal and interpretive possibilities, applying the tools we share during this edition.

We will also share

  • A meet & greet with Lina and Edward.
  • An ofrenda honouring the great singers of the past.
  • Q&A: a space for your questions.
  • Certificates of participation.
Lina de la Peña and Edward Salles beside a grand piano, in sepia

Why Beyond the Mask

Beyond the Mask was born from Edward and Lina's wish to give back a little of the love and support they received during the run of The Phantom of the Opera.

We want to share what we have learned — tips, advice and secrets — so you can use them on your own artistic path and keep growing, as people and as artists.

With

Lina de la Peña in a blue velvet jacket against a blue curtain
Lina de la PeñaChristine Daaé
Edward Salles in a black tuxedo jacket, black-and-white studio portrait
Edward SallesThe Phantom

The Phantom of the Opera Mexico · Teatro Insurgentes, Mexico City

Sun · Nov 1, 2026 · Mexico City · Strictly limited places

Apply for your place

Pricing and payment details are sent to those selected. Applying is free.

Tell us who you are and what you would like to work on with us. We'll reply personally with the next steps.

Your application must include a video of you singing, acting or showing what you would most like to work on. It will help us get to know you and select the artists who will work directly with us in front of the group.

Prefer email? contact@linadelapena.com

YouTube, Instagram, Drive or another platform, with access enabled so we can watch it.
A song, a scene or a musical theatre excerpt. Include title, show and character, if applicable.

Places are strictly limited: priority goes to those who apply first. Pricing and payment details are sent to those who are selected.

Privacy notice

Lina de la Peña is responsible for the personal data you send in this form. It is used only to manage your application to the Beyond the Mask masterclass, to contact you about it and, if you opt in, to tell you about upcoming events and courses; it is not shared with third parties or used for advertising. To access, correct or delete your data, or to stop receiving updates, write to contact@linadelapena.com. Simplified notice, 14 September 2026.