THe Academy Q+A
with Robert Hartwell

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Every student asks:

“How do I get to Broadway?” “How do I get to Broadway?” “How do I get to Broadway?” “How do I get to Broadway?”

Education.

But what happens when you’ve had the hardest 2 years of your life?

You stabilize your foundation.

This is what we are doing at The Academy in 2022.

The Problem
You just went through a global pandemic.
2 years of cancellations, delays, and endless heartache.

However, what didn’t stop? 

College auditions. Every fall, thousands of high school seniors have continued auditioning for Musical Theatre college programs with an average acceptance rate of 1%.

Yes, you read that correctly.  3,000 will audition for a specific college program and 25 will be accepted. Ouch.

MT College Program Stats

Students Auditioned
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Students Accepted
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But!
...with a wellness plan, curriculum, community, and structured accountability, you can be in the 1%.
How do we know this to be true?
TBC Academy Students 97%

97% of our Academy students either passed their college prescreen auditions or got into their top-choice college programs to study musical theatre. Yes, even online during the pandemic.

Any program out there can simply give you access to Broadway performers. That is an experience not training.

The Academy focuses on determining and strengthening what will set you apart from the rest onstage (consistency and versatility in storytelling) and offstage (work ethic, discipline, professional network building).

You will walk away not only with a solid foundation and understanding of your performance work, but also the necessary level of professionalism, discipline, and understanding of self to endure the rigor of pursuing this at both the collegiate and professional level.

That is The Academy difference.
Your Old Way

Put your head down and get the work, training, and education done at all cost.  

Outcome?

Anxiety, depression, and burnout.

Your New Way

Commit to a training program with a spacious foundation to balance your wellness, educational, and artistic goals.  

Outcome?

Clarity, calm, and results.

Our Old Way

During the pandemic, we learned at The Broadway Collective that we had to create a new way as a record number of our students were battling mental health issues. The pandemic created an opportunity for all of us to examine how we can be better. 

Our New Way

In 2022, our programming will be based on a sprint and rest model. Why? Because if rest isn’t built in–this generation will not take it.  

Rest = Recovery 
Recovery = Results
Introducing

The Sprint Model

Train with us for 12 months.

Sprint 90 days then rest 30 days. Repeat 3 times.
Winter Sprint
February
Hello Broadway Session 1
March
Hello Broadway Session 2
April
Hello Broadway Session 3
May
30 Days Rest
Summer Sprint
June

4 Week Prep

Gathered Session 1
July

NYC LIVE WEEK

Gathered Session 1

4 Week Prep

Gathered Session 2
August

NYC LIVE WEEK

Gathered Session 2
September
30 days rest
Fall Sprint
October
Hello Broadway Session 4
November
Hello Broadway Session 5
December
Hello Broadway Session 6
January
30 days rest

High School Seniors who are in Prescreen Prep 2022

We encourage you to elect Gathered Session 1 in June to avoid overwhelm when 1:1 coachings begin in July and NYC filming in August.

The Academy Curriculum

Our Online Academy

2022

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
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Vocal

Golden Age

Dance

Golden Age

Acting

Shakespeare

Putting It Together

March

Vocal

Contemporary

Dance

Contemporary

Acting

Dramatic

Putting It Together

April

Vocal

Pop

Dance

Stylistic

Acting

Comedic

Putting It Together

Oct

Vocal

Golden Age

Dance

Golden Age

Acting

Shakespeare

Putting It Together

Nov

Vocal

Contemporary

Dance

Contemporary

Acting

Dramatic

Putting It Together

Dec

Vocal

Pop

Dance

Stylistic

Acting

Comedic

Putting It Together

Our Summer Intensive in NYC

2022

Academy students will elect either Session 1 or Session 2. We encourage High School seniors to elect Session 1.  Throughout the rest of the summer, we encourage them to be teenagers and to explore the world, family time, and to get away from the work. 

Session 1

4 Weeks Online Prep

may 23–june 19

Live Week in NYC

June 21–26
Session 2

4 Weeks Online Prep

July 5–30

Live Week in NYC

August 2–7
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Ongoing Support

"46% of parents say their teen has shown signs of a new or worsening mental health condition since the start of the pandemic in March 2020."

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll
In 2022, we are continuing to make mental health and rest foundational tenets of our programming.  

Students and Parents are invited to a Monthly 90 minute Community Coaching Call

30 minutes with a mental health expert, 30 minutes with an Academy Coach, and 30 minutes with an Industry Expert. 

The Faculty

Direct Access Education

Full-Time Dance Coaches
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Full-Time Vocal Coaches
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Full-Time Acting Coaches
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We believe in the power of direct access education: when you are preparing for a career in a certain field, it is crucial to receive your education from those who are currently immersed in it.

We give you a faculty made up of educators who are involved in the industry–and where it’s headed–in all aspects.

The 2022 Academy Faculty will be announced in January.  

There will be a full-time faculty of 3 Dance, 3 Vocal, and 3 Acting coaches.  This gives students the opportunity to have a personally assigned coach in each discipline to follow their progress and ensure learning outcomes are being met through the entire 12 months of the program. 

You will be the student of professors from your top choice college Musical Theatre programs, casting directors of your favorite Broadway shows, the agents and managers who submit their clients for said shows–even the directors and choreographers of today and tomorrow.

Student Raves

Our Academy students have gone on to play the leads in their high school musicals, secure coveted spots in the top Musical Theatre college programs across the country, and even star in network television shows and professional productions.
Sophie recently completed a run of Little Shop of Horrors as the lead role of Audrey!
Bo-Violet was cast in a production of Little Women!
Melea was cast as Fraulein Kost in Illinois' All State production of Cabaret!
Victoria passed the prescreen for Emerson College!
Izzy was accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Parkside!
Maggie was cast in a production of Pippin!
Lia was cast in a production of Annie!
Ava was cast as Sandy Cheeks in a production of Spongebob: The Musical!
Hurry! This special offer ends Tuesday, December 21st at 11:59PM ET
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Pay in Full Option

1 payment of
$7995

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Payment Plan Option

12 Monthly Payments of
$695
What You Get
Our Online Academy

Work closely with our Faculty and identify your weak areas, build upon your strengths, and correct bad habits.

Get Dance, Vocal, Acting, and Self Tape coaching each month with weekly feedback.

Become a true artist and captivating storyteller who can make bold choices that stand out in the audition room.

Our Summer Intensive in NYC

4 weeks of fierce online preparation –plus– a week of unparalleled training in-person in NYC.

Tickets to 2 Broadway shows. Meet + Greets and work sessions with Broadway professionals.

Experience the demanding schedule, highs and lows, friendship, and get a taste of what it’s really like to be a professional artist in NYC.

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Ongoing Support

Monthly 90 minute Community Coaching Calls for students and parents.  30 minutes with a mental health expert, 30 minutes with an Academy Coach, and 30 minutes with an Industry Expert.

Parent Raves

“The biggest growth I have seen in Ava is that in four months, we went from me hovering to her taking complete and total responsibility for her training. She takes care of everything. She handles her own communication. She asks her own questions now, which she wasn’t doing at first. She takes her own feedback and uses it. She sets up her own practice time and schedule that she’s accountable for. It’s the life skills that go along with the training that make such a difference.”

Kelly, Academy Parent to Ava

We were literally blown away not only by the professionalism of the team, but the incredible heart they bring to what they do. Robert has created a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity that will leave your child inspired to not only be a better performer but a better person.”

–Sarah, Parent

“It’s the life skills. It’s the mentoring. It’s the sense of belonging to a group of people, even though you’re not in the same zip code or same part of the country. Our daughter is in the company of like-minded people who have similar goals, and they are so encouraging to one another. It is just a great experience.”

Pam and Dale, Academy Parent to Glory

“What I love about The Broadway Collective is that they’re ALL IN with each individual person. They’re not just teaching to a room full of kids. They are teaching to each and every individual student. That, to me, is so impressive, and so gratifying to see as a parent.”

Kathy, Academy Parent to Maddie

F A Q

The Academy is the program for students who are ready to take their training to the next level. Academy students get the benefits of participating in all our top programs Hello Broadway and Gathered. Created and curated for students ages 12 to 18, The Academy is a year-long curriculum that works with students on the three core disciplines: Vocal, Acting, and Dance.

Whether you have never stepped foot in a dance studio or have performed in over 50 shows, The Broadway Collective meets students where they are in their process. The Academy is designed for students who are serious about pursuing a musical theatre career. Any passionate student ages 12-18!

Nope! There is no audition required.

The Academy consists of 12 monthly payments of $695. Or Pay In Full $7995 and save $395.

We recommend setting aside 1-2 hours a week for The Academy work.  Some weeks will require more, especially during our summer program Gathered. We keep the academic school season in mind as we plan our programming. We’re all about quality, not just quantity.

When you register your child for this program you also gain access to special parent programming just for you! We provide parent-only informational sessions throughout the year and we create a community for you to participate in and connect with other parents. Get practical info about what it takes to succeed in this industry. Ask all your questions about college, scholarships, auditions, Broadway salaries and benefits, the theatre industry, actor’s unions, life in NYC—and get honest answers. Learn how to support your child during exciting times (leading roles!) and hard times (tough auditions and rejection) and everything in between.

Parents will be invited to our monthly support calls in February, March, April, October, November and December. They will also be provided 4 weeks of coursework through our Gathered programming.

Behind every successful artist is a parent saying, “I believe in you.” Parents, we applaud you, and we’re here for you.

If you have any other questions please feel free to email hello at bwaycollective dot com.

A Note from Robert

Hello Friends,

At our core, The Broadway Collective’s primary hope for all of our students is that they are able to wonder, discover, and grow within our programs. Our investment in your success and growth does not begin and end after an event with us- at The Broadway Collective, you are a part of a community of people whose individual names are known and stories are celebrated. 

We accept a limited number of students into our programs each year, and so you are never just a number or random face in the crowd. You become a member of our family. 

We give our full commitment to you and your individual journey here at The Broadway Collective. All we ask for in return is your trust in our program and give your full commitment to it. 

Broadway Collective students stand out from the crowd with their remarkable preparation, professionalism, positive attitude, and artistry. We prepare not only the performers of tomorrow, but the well-rounded, kind people who will make up the bright future of our industry.

That is The Academy difference. 

I do hope we get the opportunity to partner with your family in 2022 and work together to make your goals fully realized results.

My all,

Robert Hartwell

Founder + Artistic Director
The Broadway Collective

Hurry! This special offer ends Tuesday, December 21st at 11:59PM ET
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