50K Scholarship Guide
For Prospective Students + Parents
The application process is complex and extremely competitive. Being a strong dancer, singer, or actor is simply not enough.
And the fact is: one timeline or execution mistake can end your chances.
That’s why if you’re a current High School Senior—and you want to study Musical Theatre in college—then you need to attend SENIOR NIGHT.
Senior Night is hosted by Prescreen Prep: Broadway’s Elite College Audition Coaching Program, featuring award-winning theatre educators, NYC casting directors, and other professionals who know the BFA audition process inside and out.
Last year, 97% of our Prescreen Prep students either passed their prescreens or were accepted into a top BFA college theatre program.
A prescreen is a video snapshot of your skills that allows colleges to quickly assess whether you will move from a prospective applicant to one who gets the opportunity to audition for their program.
You read that right–you must pass your dream school’s prescreen audition to be granted an actual audition.
We want you to go into college application season informed, organized, and confident so you can set yourself up for success.
Ready to get all the insider info?
This helpful chart shows you exactly what to do and when.
This resource is a LIFE SAVER and will help you stay totally organized and prevent so much stress.
A list of colleges you’re going to research and apply to attend.
Total clarity on how the application process works. No more confusion.
Your action plan—what to do next to stand out and get into your dream school.
Excitement and hope. Yes, this is a challenging process. But someone is going to be accepted. Why couldn’t it be you?
From age 7, I was crystal clear that I wanted to be on Broadway.
At age 23, I made my Broadway debut.
I’ve had the blessing of performing in 5 Broadway shows since then, dancing onstage at the Tony Awards, getting hired to choreograph musicals in NYC, tour nationally, and more.
Today, as an educator, I work with students who want to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Students and parents always want to know, “How can I get into a top college to study theatre? What do I need to be doing?”
The answer is you need to prepare, prepare, prepare.
You need to be training with the best possible teachers.
You need to become a fierce triple-threat artist who can dance, sing, and act.
You need to put together a polished, impressive audition package that showcases your strengths and wows the college admissions panel.
You need to write a killer essay.
You need fabulous letters of recommendation from teachers.
You need to cultivate a positive attitude and winning mindset.
You need to present the complete package—including strong academics.
This means you need to begin the preparation process as early as possible. If you procrastinate and wait until a month before your college application is due, that’s much too late. You will feel rushed and won’t present your best package. We don’t want that to happen, boo!
Come to Senior Night and get a head start on this process! Let’s get you moving towards the future you want.
The sooner you start your preparations, the better.
Start early, and your college application journey will be so much smoother, less stressful, and more successful!
And you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I’m here. The Broadway Collective, and our amazing faculty, is here. We can’t wait to help you achieve your college application goals in 2023.
Getting into a top theatre program is extremely competitive. To have a real chance at being accepted, you need to present the complete package: a stellar essay, a high GPA, and a professional pre-taped audition that showcases your strengths and who you are as an artist. Prescreen Prep gives you that complete package.
Through Prescreen Prep, we set up our students to successfully pass the rigorous prescreen portion of the college admissions process and land at their dream school. You register for Prescreen Prep at the end of your Senior year, and we coach you in the Fall of your Senior year.
over 97% of prescreen prep students since 2019 have been accepted to a top school, with an average scholarship of $20K per student.
Through our innovative online programs, we bring world-class training to your computer screen and your living room. No travel required. We bring Broadway’s top talent to you.
Our star-studded Faculty includes award-winning Broadway performers, choreographers, directors, NYC casting agents, and more.
Bring your dance, voice, acting skills to a whole new level, become a fierce triple-threat, gain a competitive edge, build confidence and make lifelong friends…with the Broadway Collective.
We believe that talent is great, but hard work will carry you much farther. We’re here to give you the work ethic, life skills, and mindset you need to achieve success on Broadway—or wherever else your future may take you.
Hotel and airfare are not included in your tuition for Gathered 2022.
We suggest flying into LGA, JFK, or EWR airport. All 3 airports have Uber or Lyft that will bring you directly into the Theatre District. It will take you 45-90 minutes to travel in from the airport. If you prefer to bus in please come into Port Authority or train into Penn Station.
W New York – Times Square | M Social Hotel – Times Square
These hotels are in the area of the event, however, The Broadway Collective has no relationship, group block, or affiliation with any of the hotels listed. The Broadway Collective does not review, endorse, or recommend these hotels. We are merely providing information about what is located nearby. You should confirm that a hotel meets your needs before booking a stay.
Gathered is our popular week-long summer Musical Theatre training program + experience for young performers.
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.
We accept students aged 12-18 into Gathered. There are only 60 spots. 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!
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 with a one time investment of $4995
*Pay Over Time with 4 payments of $1395
Upgrade to the VIP EXPERIENCE for an extra day at Gathered and exclusive perks!
*Pay In Full with a one time investment of $6995
*Pay Over Time with 4 payments of $1795
In addition to the live week of all-day-long masterclass training and 4 weeks of online curriculum, student tuition includes a 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.
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 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/
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.
Gathered 2022 will be a fully vaccinated and masked event. Students and parents will be required to show proof of vaccination to confirm enrollment and enter the studio.
Our company is based in NYC and is following our union guidelines that govern the reopening of Broadway theaters.
We respect every family’s choice to decide what is best for them. However, The Broadway Collective is reentering in-person training vaccinated and masked.
We are not doctors. We are not lawyers. And we are not scientists. We are a New York-based collective of artists who have had to make a decision to protect our team and families who train with us.
With the deepest care and respect, no exceptions will be made.