The Artist's Loft

At Florida Arts Network, we are committed to bringing our audiences the finest artists from around Florida. From classical music to contemporary dance, our artists represent the very best in their fields. We believe that the arts have the power to enrich and transform lives, and we are dedicated to sharing that magic with our community. You can watch our show live on our Facebook page HERE. And remember, you can call in during the show: 888-994-4995. Ask for Studio A.

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Joy Altman is an incredibly talented singer, actress and tribute artist. She has starred in Off Broadway productions, regionally and nationally, and has a wealth of performing experience headlining bands & shows for hotels, arenas, casinos, cruise ships, country clubs, and making guest appearances for private and public events. Joy was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on Long Island. Discovered by a professional jingle writer/ composer at age 9, she worked and performed in the studio, recording voice-overs, portraying characters and singing jingles for educational series, TV, and radio spots. Joy went on to study acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA), and movement at Actors Movement Studio Conservatory (AMS) in New York City. Over the years she continued fronting, lead singing and headlining shows locally and nationally for various bands & production companies in New York, such as Steven Scott Orchestras, Hank Lane Music, & Sy Laskin Orchestras, and eventually, after moving to Florida, with such band companies as Big Beat Productions & Chase Music, while still continuing to earn and perform character roles in live musical theater productions. 

Some of her credits include playing two of her favorite lead roles, her dream role of “Rose” in the musical GYPSY with music by Jule Styne, and the role of “Joanne” in the Stephen Sondheim musical COMPANY. With her more than two decades of live performing experience, Joy Altman is a dynamic, seasoned performer. In addition to showcasing colorful tones, long languorous notes, emotional expressiveness, and delicate phrasing, Joy also embodies great comedic timing, character creation, story- telling, and strong acting abilities. Her theatrical experience blends together perfectly with her incomparable vocal talents, skills and ability, allowing Joy to brilliantly re-create the characters made famous by Barbra Streisand in her film and stage career.