Gathered 2021
Broadway’s Ultimate Online Summer Intensive
How do we bring Broadway back and you closer to it?
8 weeks of online prepwork before the virtual week
How do you succeed on Broadway? Preparation, preparation, preparation. Same with Gathered. We give students 8 weeks of artistic prep work, covering classic and contemporary Broadway genres. We make sure each student is 100% prepared to have a successful experience during Gathered.
A week of Life-Changing live online Training
6 back-to-back days of intensive training. Morning ’til dusk. Dance, singing, acting, as well as audition techniques, vocal health, and more—we cover it all. You will be stunned by how much you grow in 6 days.
Daily Fitness Conditioning + Wellness Sessions
Being a performing artist is like being an elite athlete—it’s physically and emotionally demanding. During Gathered, start every morning with cardio bursts and core-strengthening to set you up for a powerful day. From audition anxiety to coping with pressure and stress, our licensed therapist is here to support you with the unique challenges you face as a young artist.
Mentorship from Broadway Artists
What’s it like to live in NYC? How do you become a Dance Captain? What’s the starting salary for a Broadway ensemble cast member? And what is Idina Menzel like in real life?! Students attend nightly “Dine and Learn” sessions with Broadway performers. Bring all your questions. Get answers.
Squad Goals
Meet Broadway-obsessed students—like you! When you hang with ambitious, hard-working students, it motivates you to be your absolute best. At Gathered, build relationships with people who become close friends, colleagues, peers, mentors—people you might end up auditioning for (or working with) in the future.
Swag Box
We mail you the official Gathered swag box! Includes your t-shirt, student workbook, parent workbook, pencils, water bottle, stress ball, and a few exciting surprises!
Marketing for Actors
As a young artist, you need strong dance, voice, and acting skills. You also need an impressive online presence including a website, headshots, resume, and personal brand that stands out. In the weeks leading up to Gathered, students work with a stylist, get a virtual photo shoot via Zoom with a top NYC photographer, and learn how to create a website and distinctive brand identity.
Business of the Business
Musical theatre is a $1.8 billion dollar industry. Broadway performers earn six-figure and multi-six-figure salaries. We educate students on how this industry works, different career options and paths you can take, and how to make it in this competitive field.
Sharechase Performance
Gathered culminates in a Sharecase performance where you show off what you’ve learned. Go full out. Hold nothing back. This is your time to shine. Family and friends are invited to watch, along with Broadway artists and industry professionals.
POP Planner
The POP Planner stands for “Process Over Product,” and it is The Broadway Collective’s exclusive and one-of-a-kind agenda book designed just for our students! The POP Planner changes the way you view the week ahead with a Time Study, Monthly Milestone Checkpoints, a Habit Tracker, and more!
Self-Tape Bootcamp
It’s common for colleges and casting directors to request that you submit a self-taped video audition. We break down the do’s and don’ts of self-taping—how to choose material that showcases your strengths, how to get your lighting and sound just right, everything you need to know.
Personalized Attention + Small Groups
Students are divided into pods based on age, and train in groups of 40 and break-out sessions of 10. “Dine and learn” dinners with Faculty members have no more than 10 students per group. You’ll know your peers and coaches on a first-name basis. By the end of Gathered, these people are no longer strangers—they’re family.
why we’re staying virtual
We are still in a pandemic.
New York City simply isn’t ready for visiting families to assemble in person this summer.
Our community is actively preparing for Broadway to return and we are going to do our part to protect our families and Broadway by staying virtual.The good news? We are the leaders in online Musical Theatre Education. While most companies have just figured out the online space, we’ve been doing this (and getting students massive award-winning results) for 5 years.
Last summer we presented Gathered online and it was so successful that 70% of our alumni are returning to do it online again this summer.
Nobody does online education, attention, and connection like The Broadway Collective.
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gathered is broadway bootcamp.
Tomi, gathered Student
Jackson, gathered Student
Jessy, gathered Student
Glory, gathered Student
Ashley, gathered Student
mackenzie, gathered Student
Ellie, gathered Student
Michelle, Parent to Lilly
Allison, gathered Student
Ella, gathered Student
Essence, gathered Student
Kathryn, gathered Student
When is gathered?
Session 1
June 15-20
Session 2
june 22-27
Session 3
July 27-aug 1
Session 4
Aug 3-8
The Gathered Coursebook
8 Weeks of Prep / Self-paced 3-5 hours per week
LIVE online WEEK
Who TEACHES you at Gathered?
The Best of Broadway
Click below to see Gathered 2021 Faculty
Laura Osnes
from Bandstand
Solea Pfeiffer
from Evita
Ciara Renée
from Frozen
John Eric Parker
Wardrobe Styling Sessions
Josh Burrage
from A Bronx Tale
Erika Henningsen
from Mean Girls
Aisha Jackson
from Frozen
Amber Iman
from Shuffle Along
Ben Cook
from Speilberg's West Side Story
Kara Lindsay
from Newsies
Ramone Owens
from Bettlejuice
Taylor Trensch
from Dear Evan Hansen
Beth Leavel
from The Prom
Izzy Mccalla
from Aladdin
Vasthy Mompoint
from Spongebob Square Pants
Al Blackstone
Emmy Award Winner
James Aslop
Beyonce + Netflix
Warren Carlyle
from The Music Man
Jason Sparks
from Hello, Dolly!
Zi Alikhan
Hamilton Nat'l Tour
Robert Hartwell
from Once On This Island
Brendon Stimson
Emmy Award Winner
Michael Warner
Acting Master Class
Sara Edwards
from Hello, Dolly!
Matt Redmond
Agent, Business of Broadway Panel
Benton Whitley, CSA
from Hadestown
Harold Lewter
Manager, Business of Broadway Panel
ERIC WOODALL, CSA
from North Carolina Theatre
Kate Lumpkin, CSA
Bandstand First Nat'l Tour
Mike Ruckles
Trains Alex Newell
Barnaby Reiter
Nat’l Tour Jersey Boys
Alvin hough, jr.
from Once On This Island
Becca Haden
Launch to Land Creator
Cody Renard
Stage Manager from Hamilton
Corey Mitchell
Tony Award Honored Educator
Nicole Alvarez
Core Rhythm Fitness
Elizabeth McNeil
BOLD Facilitator
Julio Matos
Head of Elon University MTl
Mark Madama
University of Michigan Faculty
Iman Barnes
Core Rhythm Fitness
Cynthia Westphal
University of Michigan Faculty
John Simpkins
Head of Penn State MT
Rodrick Covington
Core Rhythm Fitness
Laura Osnes, Tony Award Nominated Broadway Performer
Taylor Louderman, Broadway Performer
Jason Sparks, Broadway Director/Choreographer
Jack Sippel, Broadway Dance Captain
Taylor Trensch, Tony Award Winning Broadway Performer
Solea Pfieffer, Broadway Performer
Erika Henningsen, Broadway Performer
Kelcy Griffin, Broadway Performer
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A NOTE FROM YOUR HOST WITH THE MOST
robert Hartwell
In 2020, Broadway shut down.
But you know what happened? Team Collective got to work. We knew we were the leaders in online Musical Theatre education and made a vow to show up for our Broadway community, families we get to serve, and team.
You can’t keep NYC down.
But you know what happens when Broadway comes back stronger? The requirements, demands, and expectations then become greater.
When I opened The Broadway Collective in 2016, I had a dream to connect students from all over the world with Broadway directors, choreographers, and casting directors. I didn’t want Gathered to be “another summer camp” so I knew rigorous training with clear expectations, process, and a core curriculum had to be our foundation.
That didn’t stop last summer online because of the pandemic and it won’t stop now.
It’s simple: nobody does online Musical Theatre education like us.
And as long as there is breath in my body I will be looking for students who want to be active participants in shaping their futures.
This summer at Gathered 2021 we’re looking for workers. We’re not after perfection or excuses. We’re looking for students who want to go deeper in their training and are ready to meet their fear with a newfound resiliency and work ethic.
I know on the other side of doing this work together there will be a confidence that will be unshakeable. I know it’s an investment, but I promise you one thing: if you do the work, your future will be transformed because THE WORK WORKS.
I’m so ready for you to experience Gathered.
And as always – if you need help, ask me a question here and I’ll get right back to you!
My all,
Robert Hartwell
Founder + Artistic Director
The Broadway Collective
OuR gathered Partners
The POP Planner stands for “Process Over Product,” and it is The Broadway Collective’s exclusive and one-of-a-kind agenda book designed just for our students! The POP Planner changes the way you view the week ahead with a Time Study, Monthly Milestone Checkpoints, a Habit Tracker, and more!
Chieko Watanabe will bring your POP Planner to life as your productivity coach. Reflecting on your past planning and reframing how you will make healthy changes moving forward is essential to growing as a person and as a performer. Productivity coaching will take your time management, self-care, and training at Gathered to the next level!
Developed by a team of coaches, psychologists, and educators—along with input from teens—BOLD is a unique 7-week program for teens to build confidence and self-esteem, create a healthy body image, and establish positive habits that last a lifetime.
The BOLD mission is to help teens feel strong, confident, and powerful. We’re creating a generation of young people who are ready to stand tall, use their voices, advocate for themselves, go after their dreams, and make history.
Certified BOLD Facilitator Elizabeth McNeil will be leading the students through the 7 week program in the Coursebook along with the Live Week of Gathered.
We are teaching our students at Gathered how to market their skills even as an artist-at-home. Launch To Land helps students create and launch their own website so they can start presenting themselves as the professional up-and-coming performers they are! Students will walk away with a valuable working knowledge of how to take control of and take pride in their digital presence because ultimately: your name is your brand and we’re gonna give you the tools to own it at Gathered.
Launch to Land was created by The Broadway Collective Brand Architect Becca Haden.
The Tony Award-winning Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) is a diverse, professional choir of Broadway artists, united to change lives through the power of music and service.
This summer our Gathered students will coach and perform a special ensemble piece from BIV’s Broadway Our Way series.
In addition to numerous concerts, the Grammy-nominated choir has performed with award-winning artists such as Mariah Carey, the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, STING, Elton John, Vanessa Williams, Heather Headley, Billy Porter. BIV has been featured on The David Letterman Show, The Rosie O’Donnell Christmas Special, multiple Tony Awards telecasts, Smash and America’s Got Talent.
Our official fitness sponsor is Core Rhythm Fitness. Every morning students will begin their day with the CRF Team who train Broadway’s biggest names.
Core Rhythm Fitness specializes in mind, body, and spirit transformation. Renowned as Broadway’s and New York City’s fitness hub, they are a boutique fitness and nutrition company dedicated to manifesting remarkable and sustainable results.
Founded in 2012 by CEO, Rodrick Covington, CRF is based in SoHo, New York City. Rodrick believes the best way to transform the body is through the core. Pilates and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) methodology builds core strength and creates alignment in the body for our students at Gathered.
F A Q
Gathered is a rigorous, exciting musical theatre training program—delivered online. Train from home or wherever you are. No travel needed.
Students receive 8 weeks of preparation work followed by 6 back-to-back days of intensive training. Dance, singing, acting, audition techniques, fitness conditioning classes, vocal health, wellness coaching, career mentorship, and more.
Classes are led by Broadway artists, choreographers, and casting directors.
Learn from the best in the industry. We gather’s NYC’s top artists and bring their brilliance to you!
Gathered is for serious, committed young artists. If musical theatre is your greatest passion and you want to pursue a career in this field, then you belong at Gathered.
This is an experience that shapes you into a stronger artist and a more focused, committed student and human being.
We accept students aged 12-25 into Gathered. There are only 60 spots per class. We recommend new students have an intermediate-to advanced-level skill set in voice, acting, and dance technique. Dancers will be pushed to sing. Singers will be pushed to dance. Everyone will do it all… because that’s how we roll on Broadway!
You don’t need to be the “perfect” dancer, vocalist, or actor. If you are ready to work hard, willing to push yourself to achieve more than you thought you were capable of, and want to fully immerse yourself in the lifestyle of a performing arts professional for a week – you belong at Gathered!
Yes. The Broadway Collective develops curriculum that is individually catered to each program. Gathered curriculum is research-based training to give students real insight into what training for, and pursuing a career on Broadway looks and feels like.
The Hello Broadway trifecta is built around skills-based training. If you are seeking to independently train your voice, acting, and dance skill sets, visit this link and learn more about how you can get year-round focus on your performing arts development and weekly mentorship with Broadway performers.
No. There are no auditions for Gathered.
We recommend that students have intermediate- to advanced skills in voice, acting, and dance technique.
If you’re not sure if you meet this criteria, email us at hello at bwaycollective dot com to discuss your situation.
You don’t need to be a “perfect” dancer, vocalist, or actor. We’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for determination, passion, heart, spirit, and a willingness to put in the work and improve.
It’s okay if you’re a strong dancer but a shaky singer, or a fantastic actor who rarely dances, or vice versa. Come to Gathered. Let’s get to work on making you a well-rounded performer. That’s what we’re here for.
*Pay In Full and save $500 with a one time investment of $5495
*Pay Over Time with a deposit of $495 and 4 monthly payments of $1375
Enrollment includes 8 weeks of preparation work followed by 6 days of intensive, all-day-long masterclass training—plus your Gathered swag box, student (and parent) workbook, our exclusive audition collection (an arsenal of 16-bar audition songs and MP3 tracks), water bottle, towel, and lots of surprises.
In addition to the virtual live week of all-day-long masterclass training and 8 weeks of online curriculum, student tuition includes a physical coursebook, 5 days of Swag (the official uniforms for Gathered), all sheet music, and a parent workbook. Students will end Gathered with 6 new mp3s + sheet music for their audition portfolio and a new or updated website through Launch to Land.
In the 8 weeks leading up to Gathered, students will be mentored and prepare for the live intensive within our private online community. This will require a 3-5 hour commitment within the student’s schedule and time.
The online work will be research- and performance-based. Students will research the industry and the Broadway professionals they will be coaching and dining with during Gathered. On the performance side, students will prepare the songs and monologues they will perform at the virtual event.
A physical coursebook will deliver by mail three months before the start of the session. This coursebook contains research and technique assignments that assure students are mentally and physically prepared for our live week together.
Here’s a look at what we will cover in the Coursebook:
Week 1: Golden Age Uptempo Song
Week 2: Golden Age Ballad Song
Week 3: Contemporary Uptempo Song
Week 4: Contemporary Ballad Song
Week 5: Monologues
Week 6: Launch to Land
Week 7: Bold Program
Week 8: Virtual Prep
Homework is due weekly on Sunday by 5pm EST.
Session 1: June 15-20
Weekly Webinars – Sunday April 18 – Sunday June 13
Session 2: June 22-27
Weekly Webinars – Sunday April 25th – Sunday June 20
Session 3: July 27-Aug 1
Weekly Webinars – Sunday May 30th – Sunday July 25th
Session 4: August 3-8
Weekly Webinars – Sunday June 6 – Sunday August 1
You bet it does! We have been the leading online Broadway training program for the past few years! And we know what it takes to train online successfully! Let Robert give you some insight on the link below!
https://bwaycollective.com/gathered-online/
If this is you, we have excellent resources for you to follow! Robert gives wonderful insight in the best ways to save, to be able to come to Gathered!
There are no scholarships for Gathered. We encourage our students to be active participants in financially making their dreams a reality by fundraising. The truth is that we find a way to make Disney, iPhones, and Nikes fit in our budget. We must do the same for arts education.
We’ve gathered 10 Fundraising Ideas to help you save up and make your Broadway Collective training a financial possibility! Also: here is a free copy of Robert’s ebook 10 Ways to Carve Out Time & Money.
And yes, we’ve had several students reach their fundraising goals because they made the commitment to overcome their circumstances. Whether it’s babysitting, mowing lawns, getting a part-time job after school, or crowdsourcing your funding, there’s a way to make this happen. You’ve got this!
We don’t believe in the word “can’t”. We want you to become a more versatile performer.
The most successful Broadway artists are well-rounded and well-trained in all disciplines. We are here to help you develop a strong work ethic and a hunger to learn. Come with a positive attitude and willingness to embrace all elements of training!
Gathered first and foremost is a training program that is meant to build better human beings. If you what and grow and better yourself to become a more well rounded human being, you belong here! Let Robert tell you all about it here!
We kindly ask parents to refrain from joining us during their students virtual classes and meals. We have Gathered Mentors to supervise students during those times.
During Gathered, there will be 2 Parents-Only Sessions with founder of The Broadway Collective Robert Hartwell and his amazing mother Elizabeth. This is the time for parents to ask questions about the business and life in NYC that they may be too afraid to ask their child—and also, to find support in what can be such a daunting task of raising a young artist. These Parents-Only Sessions have been a huge hit this last year—and we look forward to doing these again!
We understand the worry of a parent. But here’s the truth. A Broadway Career is fruitful and can offer so much to a stable life! If you go to this link, Robert gives some great insight into just how that is true!
https://bwaycollective.com/gathered-parents/
Absolutely. There are hundreds of students interested in Gathered and only 40 spots per session. We’ve sold out every single year in less than 48 hours.
Time is the most valuable thing we have on this earth. And I promise you, Gathered is worth that valuable time. If you click on the link below, Robert explains just why your time spent with Gathered is invaluable.
There are no refunds or cancellations. Once you make your deposit, this means you’re making a firm commitment to be at Gathered. See our Terms + Conditions.
Even though you’re training with us online, that doesn’t mean it’s time to slack off, scroll on your phone, or smack your gum!
We expect you to show up with fierce commitment and treat each training session seriously.
We have a dress code of black dance clothes and your official Gathered t-shirt, which will be mailed to you after you register. For dance classes, please wear jazz shoes.
After you register, we’ll email you instructions on what to wear each day and exactly how to prepare.
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled all in-person training for the foreseeable future. Until there’s an effective vaccine for the virus, we can’t take the risk of putting our Faculty, students, or parents at risk, especially in a highly populated city like NYC.
We hope to offer in-person events in NYC in the future when it is safe to do so, but realistically this may not happen for several years.
The silver lining to COVID-19 is that we have completely re-imagined what online training can be. We bring you musical theatre training—online—like it’s never been done before.
Working online allows us to go above and beyond and offer things we haven’t done before, including intimate “Dine and Learn” dinner dates and Q&A sessions with 10 students in each group.
If you’ve never experienced one of our online programs, enroll in Gathered. You will be astonished by the level of creativity and professionalism that we deliver.
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