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BROADWAY THEATRE PROJECT 2024

Presents

“SHAPING THE ARTIST”

June 19th – June 29th University of South Florida College of the Arts

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 12 – 15 SELECT STUDENTS TO WORK 10 DAYS AND EVENINGS WITH ACCOMPLISHED PERFORMERS/CREATIVES AND CASTING DIRECTORS TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTRY AND CREATIVITY AT AN ELEVATED LEVEL OF TECHNIQUE.

Broadway Theatre Project is a summer training institute that was Co-founded in 1991 by Tony Award winning dancer, choreographer and director, Ann Reinking, and her Associate, President and BTP Co-Artistic Director, Debra McWaters.

BTP’s mission and what we are known for is offering apprentices excellent training in all disciplines that define musical theatre. The Project feels that it is imperative to expose the apprentices to the many styles, techniques and methods that are being used today in the performing arts world and professional entertainment industry. The breadth of information being presented to students who are selected and attend the program is outstanding. We endeavor to provide educational excellence and mold a creative, collaborative, well-rounded, mentally well balanced, professional, musical theatre arts perfomer.
Broadway Theatre Project is a summer training institute that was Co-founded in 1991 by Tony Award winning dancer, choreographer and director, Ann Reinking, and her Associate, President and BTP Co-Artistic Director, Debra McWaters.

BTP’s mission and what we are known for is offering apprentices excellent training in all disciplines that define musical theatre. The Project feels that it is imperative to expose the apprentices to the many styles, techniques and methods that are being used today in the performing arts world and professional entertainment industry. The breadth of information being presented to students who are selected and attend the program is outstanding. We endeavor to provide educational excellence and mold a creative, collaborative, well-rounded, mentally well balanced, professional, musical theatre arts perfomer.
“SHAPING THE ARTIST”

For the first time in Project history, we are accepting 12 – 15 of the finest young artists who audition and fall into the age range of 15 through 24 years of age by June 19th, 2024. We are looking for the student who is ready to move to a more focused 10 days, on artistry, and creativity at an elevated level of technique. Students under the age of 18 must be residing with a parent, legal guardian or someone designated by parents as being suitable to accompany the apprentice at BTP when classes and rehearsals have ended.


Once you apply and have been selected, you will receive 10 days of highly focused attention on developing your artistic, audition and performance skills. This will be done in concentrated classes, taught both in small group settings and individually.


  • You will have a mentor from the time the 2024 Company has been established, until the Project has ended.
  • Your teachers will work with you on what you feel is your finest piece of work enabling you to take it to the next level of artistry.
  • Your teachers will work with you on a piece of work you have chosen that has been a challenge for you. Together you will discover what the missing piece of the puzzle is in order for you to be able to work on it with help, and independently, so that you can bring it to a place where you feel comfortable performing it.
BTP PRIDES ITSELF ON THE CALIBER OF ITS FACULTY
BTP prides itself on the caliber of ability, discipline and artistry possessed by our faculty. BTP is unparalleled in bringing to its students the best training and guidance necessary in order to pursue a career in musical theatre. Our faculty is adept at teaching while continuing to perform and enhance the world of the performing arts.
Technique Classes
  • Technique classes will be taught at a more advanced level
  • Some classes will be taught merging the three disciplines of musical theatre (singing, dancing, acting)
  • Classes will be held to shore up weaknesses in technique identified by both the students and the teachers.
Technique Classes
  • Technique classes will be taught at a more advanced level
  • Some classes will be taught merging the three disciplines of musical theatre (singing, dancing, acting)
  • Classes will be held to shore up weaknesses in technique identified by both the students and the teachers.
Creative Class Work
  • Choreography
  • Collaboration
  • Improvisation
Creative Class Work
  • Choreography
  • Collaboration
  • Improvisation
The Art of Auditioning
  • Casting agents from different areas of the performing arts will work with students on auditioning for:
  • Broadway and touring shows
  • Representation by talent agents
  • Cruise ship jobs
  • Regional theatre production roles
  • College placement
  • Once feedback has been given to each student after an audition session, there will be time for the students to meet with the faculty in order to process what they have just experienced.
The Art of Auditioning
  • Casting agents from different areas of the performing arts will work with students on auditioning for:
  • Broadway and touring shows
  • Representation by talent agents
  • Cruise ship jobs
  • Regional theatre production roles
  • College placement
  • Once feedback has been given to each student after an audition session, there will be time for the students to meet with the faculty in order to process what they have just experienced.
The Art of Performing
  • Guest and Resident artists will work on both technique and performance
  • The first night of the ‘short course’ offered by an artist frequently may be a one - person performance for only the students and faculty
  • The next day, students will join the artist in class and work on performance. Technique may also enter into the ‘short course.’ The teacher will make the decision on what is to be stressed.
  • A final showcase of individual work and occasional small group pieces will be presented the final night of the Project. This will be open only to faculty, families,and friends.
The Art of Performing
  • Guest and Resident artists will work on both technique and performance
  • The first night of the ‘short course’ offered by an artist frequently may be a one - person performance for only the students and faculty
  • The next day, students will join the artist in class and work on performance. Technique may also enter into the ‘short course.’ The teacher will make the decision on what is to be stressed.
  • A final showcase of individual work and occasional small group pieces will be presented the final night of the Project. This will be open only to faculty, families,and friends.
A Piece of History
  • A piece created by Ann Reinking and Debra McWaters will be taught to the Company. This piece was created specifically for the Project during one of its early sessions.
  • A BTP warm-up Ann and Debra developed but never had the opportunity to teach will finally be taught to the 12 - 15 young artists so that they may use it as a warm-up before a class, an audition or a show. This is the first time the warm-up will be taught to any performer or student.
A Piece of History
  • A piece created by Ann Reinking and Debra McWaters will be taught to the Company. This piece was created specifically for the Project during one of its early sessions.
  • A BTP warm-up Ann and Debra developed but never had the opportunity to teach will finally be taught to the 12 young artists so that they may use it as a warm-up before a class, an audition or a show. This is the first time the warm-up will be taught to any performer or student.
At the 2024 Project
  • we emphasize artistry
  • we value strong technically grounded performance and well crafted - art we respect history
  • we value strong technically grounded performance and well crafted - art
  • we respect history
  • we respect mentoring
  • we value you as a young artist
  • we look forward to your journey as you discover who you are as an artist and how to technically and artistically move toward your goal, whether that goal is landing a coveted role in a show or being accepted into the college musical theatre program you desire.
At the 2024 Project
  • we emphasize artistry
  • we value strong technically grounded performance and well crafted - art we respect history
  • we value strong technically grounded performance and well crafted - art
  • we respect history
  • we respect mentoring
  • we value you as a young artist
  • we look forward to your journey as you discover who you are as an artist and how to technically and artistically move toward your goal, whether that goal is landing a coveted role in a show or being accepted into the college musical theatre program you desire.
Tuition
The Total non-refundable tuition for the 2024 Project is $4,000. THE DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 SESSION OF BTP IS MARCH 18, 2024. ALL AUDITION MATERIALS, IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED, WILL BE DUE WITH THE APPLICATION ON THIS DATE. If you are accepted to the Project, The Non-refundable deposit in the amount of $500.00 is due March 29, 2024. The Second non-refundable payment in the amount of $1500.00 is due April 10, 2024 The Non-refundable balance in the amount of $2,000.00 is due April 19, 2024. ONLY CASHIER’S CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED BY BTP Please get your application and audition samples to the Broadway Theatre Project as soon as possible, as we operate on a rolling admission basis. Tuition does include a meal plan but does not include housing. All housing/lodging will be the responsibility of the apprentice. We will send you a list of hotels within a short distance of USF for you to choose from or you can certainly find your own. If you choose to share accommodations with another apprentice you do so at your own risk. If you wish to do so, there must be a clearance letter addressed to Blake Coheley, Executive Director, from parents or legal guardians agreeing to that arrangement. Transportation to and from USF will be the responsibility of the apprentice. Anyone needing to park a vehicle on USF campus will be required to purchase a decal from the University.
Tuition
The Total non-refundable tuition for the 2024 Project is $4,000. THE DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 SESSION OF BTP IS MARCH 18, 2024. ALL AUDITION MATERIALS, IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED, WILL BE DUE WITH THE APPLICATION ON THIS DATE. If you are accepted to the Project, The Non-refundable deposit in the amount of $500.00 is due March 29, 2024. The Second non-refundable payment in the amount of $1500.00 is due April 10, 2024 The Non-refundable balance in the amount of $2,000.00 is due April 19, 2024. ONLY CASHIER’S CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED BY BTP Please get your application and audition samples to the Broadway Theatre Project as soon as possible, as we operate on a rolling admission basis. Tuition does include a meal plan but does not include housing. All housing/lodging will be the responsibility of the apprentice. We will send you a list of hotels within a short distance of USF for you to choose from or you can certainly find your own. If you choose to share accommodations with another apprentice you do so at your own risk. If you wish to do so, there must be a clearance letter addressed to Blake Coheley, Executive Director, from parents or legal guardians agreeing to that arrangement. Transportation to and from USF will be the responsibility of the apprentice. Anyone needing to park a vehicle on USF campus will be required to purchase a decal from the University.
For the first time in Project history, we are accepting 12 – 15 of the finest young artists who audition and fall into the age range of 15 through 24 years of age by June 19th, 2024. We are looking for the student who is ready to move to a more focused 10 days, on artistry, and creativity at an elevated level of technique. Students under the age of 18 must be residing with a parent, legal guardian or someone designated by parents as being suitable to accompany the apprentice at BTP when classes and rehearsals have ended.

Once you apply and have been selected, you will receive 10 days of highly focused attention on developing your artistic, audition and performance skills. This will be done in concentrated classes, taught both in small group settings and individually.
BTP 2024 Placement Auditions and How to Apply
  • A recorded audition must include a song (16-32 bars is sufficient), a 1-2 minute monologue, a jazz combination and a tap combination, (if the student feels comfortable tapping).
  • The recording can be made from a phone or camera device and does not need to be of professional quality. The audition is not going to be affected at all by the quality of the recording, provided that the work can be easily seen and heard.
  • It is acceptable to send cuts of live performances as long as the apprentice can be clearly seen and is singing solo in the vocal section. A thorough description of who the candidate is, if he or she is performing within a group, is required.
  • The length of the dances will be left to the apprentice's discretion. Approximately 2 minutes of each is sufficient.
  • Additionally, apprentices must include at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor. Letters of Recommendation can be uploaded directly to Accept’d.
  • Please upload your current headshot and a current performance and training resume'. You can upload all of this directly to The Accept’d platform using this link - www.broadwaytheatreproject.getacceptd.com
  • You may also apply using the downloadable BTP application
  • Don’t wait to apply or the 12 - 15 spots may be filled. Apply now. Because of our unique programming this summer and our rolling admissions process, it serves you best to apply early.
  • Once selected and we receive your deposit, we will publish and distribute a thorough Apprentice Guide to help you manage the day to day workings of The 2024 Project. This will include detailed information about USF policies, as well as the BTP Apprentice Code of Conduct and other important information about expectations while training under the BTP umbrella.
  • On June 19th, 2024, Your journey will begin, and this journey starts with a strong foundation so that you can more readily maneuver the ever changing platforms of all the performing arts opportunities. Become the artist you always dreamed of with personal and small group guidance, crafted and targeted insight, specialized technical training, unprecedented mentorship and stewardship of the art form.
  • Be certain to watch for exciting news about our guest artists, as well as faculty announcements, special programming, and to stay up to date with all the excitement by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Explore our Instagram page now at BTP OFFICIAL.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Co-Artistic Director Debra McWaters at 1-877-275-7050 or by email at br************************@gm***.com .
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