Hollywood resident Max Greenberg has found his calling — he has found a job that brings him happiness, excitement and a sense of accomplishment. Greenberg found musical theater. To date, Greenberg has performed in “Oliver,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Oklahoma Jr.,” “Fiddler on The Roof Jr.,” and he recently completed a performance in “Cirque Dreams Broadway,” alongside Tony-award nominees and Broadway stars, and will appear in the BMT production of “Camp Rock” premiering on April 29.
And Greenberg has accomplished all this by the age of 11.
“I have a passion for acting and singing and dancing,” he said, adding that singing is his favorite. “I get to have fun with it. It’s not hard for me, and I am lucky to have a lot of teachers who help me.”
Greenberg said his recent performance in “Cirque Dreams Broadway” at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts has been the biggest production he’s had the opportunity to be a part of. The show pays tribute to “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “CATS,” “Hairspray,” “Chicago,” “La Cage Aux Folles” and more than a dozen more Broadway sensations. Broadway director Neil Goldberg created and directed the show and helped Greenberg with his part in the production. Greenberg paid homage to the Broadway show “Oliver” through his singing and dancing to “Consider Yourself,” a song from the musical.
“I’ve never been in a Cirque performance before, and I have never worked with so many Broadway professionals before,” Greenberg said. “I watch what they do, so I can learn from them. I am fortunate to learn from all these experienced people, and I hope to meet new people and pursue my passion.”
Greenberg said he is also extremely fortunate to have a wonderful family who supports him, as well as wonderful teachers — both musical teachers and educational teachers — who support him. But Greenberg has one person he thanks above all others.
“I want to dedicate all my work to my [late] grandpa,” he said. “He was great to me, and I know he’s proud of me.”
