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Ensembles

Broadway Bound Kids believes that all student, regardless of financial barriers, should have access to high-quality, enriching arts education. That is why we provide 100% tuition free theater arts classes to Middle and High School Students. Broadway Bound Kids currently runs 3 tuition free Ensembles:

Broadway Bound Players (BBP | 4th-8th Grade)

Broadway Bound Workshop (BBW | 9th-12th grade)

Broadway Bound Academy (BBA | 9th-12th grade)

Broadway Bound Players

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Broadway Bound Players ★

Broadway Bound Players (4th-8th Grade)

Broadway Bound Players is a free, year-long program for students who are underserved in the performing arts and are looking for more opportunities to perform and find a theater community. Members of this exciting ensemble receive acting, voice, and dance training from professional Teaching Artists and take master classes with Broadway performers. In the fall, they will rehearse and perform a musical revue which they help create, and in the spring they will mount a full-scale musical complete with costumes, sets, and props! This program culminates with a performance on a professional stage.
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​​​Cost
FREE. Donations are accepted, but there is no set fee to participate.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to help make BBP possible for these awesome kids, click here!​​ 

Location
TBD (Midtown Manhattan Studio)

Application Opens April 1st, 2025
Deadline to Apply: September 2nd, 2025
Audition: September 13th, 2025

​Program Schedule for Fall 2025:
Saturdays each week from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Fall 2025: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
No Class: 11/1, 11/29

  • This program requires an application, a teacher recommendation, and an audition. After your application is submitted, you will receive an email with audition details by September 2nd, 2025. We are looking for students who are team players, love the performing arts, and have a great attitude! All students in Grades 4-8 are welcome to apply. Preference may be given to students who do not already have Broadway Bound Kids or other performing arts programs at their schools. Commitment is a key tenant to our work together, so please check the schedule below and ensure you can commit before submitting your application.

    Application Opens April 1st, 2025

    Deadline to Apply: September 2nd, 2025

    Audition: September 13th, 2025

This program is supported, in part, by the National Endowment of the Arts Challenge America Grant. 

​THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.

Broadway Bound Workshop

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Broadway Bound Workshop ★

Broadway Bound Workshop (9th-12th Grade)

Broadway Bound Workshop is a completely free 8-month program for high schoolers who are underserved in the arts. Members will explore character development through the elements of musical theater, improvisation, monologues, and scene study. The ensemble applies these skills throughout the rehearsal process for a show presented in the Spring semester.

​Members of this program develop confidence and competence as performers and as young adults. Students are also given internship opportunities with Broadway Bound Kids, the chance to participate in master classes with Broadway performers, and individual coaching for college auditions.
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​​​Cost
FREE. Donations are accepted, but there is no set fee to participate.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to help make BBP possible for these awesome kids, click here!​​ 

Location
TBD (Midtown Manhattan Studio)

Application Opens April 1st, 2025
Deadline to Apply: September 2nd, 2025
Audition: September 13th, 2025

​Program Schedule for 2025

Saturdays each week from 1:30-4:00 pm.

Fall 2025: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
No Class: 11/1, 11/29

  • This program requires an application, a teacher recommendation, and an audition. After your application is submitted, you will receive an email with audition details by September 3rd, 2024. We are looking for students who are team players, love the performing arts, and have a great attitude! All students in Grades 9-12 are welcome to apply. Preference may be given to students who do not already have Broadway Bound Kids or other performing arts programs at their schools. Commitment is a key tenant to our work together, so please check the schedule below and ensure you can commit before submitting your application.

    Application Opens April 1st, 2025
    Deadline to Apply: September 2nd, 2025
    Audition: September 13th, 2025

THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.

Broadway Bound Academy

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High School Conservatory

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Broadway Bound Academy ★ High School Conservatory ★

Broadway Bound Academy is a series of free, audition-only classes designed for high school students passionate about pre-professional performing arts training.  Our classes are led by industry professionals and explore the fundamentals of performing arts disciplines while challenging students to reach beyond their comfort zone.  Emphasis is placed on technique, artistry, and preparing 9th-12th graders for the next step in their performing arts journey.

Broadway Bound Academy: Acting Level 2

Students in this conservatory-style acting class will develop fundamentals through the exploration of technique, text analysis, and scene study.  

Enrollment will be limited to 10 students. ​

Auditions open to NYC-based rising 9th-12th graders

Tuesdays each week from 5:00-7:00pm
Fall: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 (open class)
No Class: 11/5
Spring: TBD

​Tuition: $0

Location: Studio 353 (353 W 48th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10036)

Broadway Bound Academy (9th-12th Grade)

  • Due Date: Friday, September 20th

    • Video Submission: 1-2 minute monologue from a play by Friday, September 20th for consideration

    • Please include the following in the body of your email: Student Name, age, and acting experience

          
    How?: Please upload your video to one of the following places and send to samantha@broadwayboundkids.org

    1. a private youtube video (and send the link to samantha@broadwayboundkids.org)

    2. this google drive folder

    3. or email it directly to samantha@broadwayboundkids.org


    Please let me know if you have any questions, and reach out if you need help selecting any audition material.     

                                                          
    ​Decisions will be made and students notified by Monday, September 23rd.

About your Teaching Artist!

J.R. Whittington is thrilled to join Broadway Bound Academy! JR has directed and choreographed over 20 different Broadway Jr. productions from Los Angeles to New York City. He is a current teaching artist for Disney Theatrical Group, Riverdale Children's Theater, and New York Edge. Read more about J.R. here!

​Questions? We are happy to help!  Contact hello@broadwayboundkids.org.

BBA FAQ

  • BBA is for high school students looking for an in-depth, conservatory-style training program.  It is perfect for students who want to study the performing arts in college, prepare for professional auditions, or just dive deeper into their training.  We offer classes in Acting, Dance (coming soon), and Vocal Performance (coming soon).

  • Yes! BBA is an audition-based program. There will be various degrees of experience in our classes, but BBA is designed to start all students at Level 1 to build a common framework. No matter your experience, you will be challenged and given the tools to succeed and get to the next level. 

  • There are 3 Levels for BBA classes.  Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.  

  • Yes! And…maybe! Even if you have experience and/or training, Broadway Bound Academy’s curriculum should offer new learning opportunities, and our instructors work hard to make sure each student is challenged.  If you think you should begin above Level 1, you will need to be assessed by the teacher of the course. Some students with the necessary knowledge and skills may be eligible to start at Level 2 or 3. 

  • BBA is intended to be a year-long program.  The curriculum spans 20 sessions over two semesters.  Students will register once before Fall Semester, and again before Spring semester.  

  • Once you complete Level 1, you will automatically advance to Level 2, and so on. You do not need to audition once Level 1 is completed. 

  • Yes!  Any high school student is welcome to audition for BBA classes.  While it might mean you don’t have time to complete every Level, you will still have a valuable learning experience. 

  • Each semester of BBA culminates with students sharing their work.  This is a great time to show family and friends student’s amazing accomplishments!  The content of these sharings varies based on the class and what content was covered that semester. 

THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.