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Sunday, November 8th @ 3PM ET
Today's Assignment
Write down your #1 reason why you’re doing the Level Up Challenge. Why did you sign up? And what are you hoping to gain from this experience?
Then write a letter to your mom, dad, guardian, or another person who feels like a “parent” to you. Tell them why you signed up for this challenge, and why this challenge is important to you.
Deliver your letter to them by the end of today. You can deliver your letter via email, text, printed paper, or even a handwritten note.
Today's Proof of completion
Once you have completed your letter, share a screenshot of it with us in our Private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
Due sun nov 8 @ 11:59 PM ET
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 0 : sun nov 8
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Write down your #1 reason why you’re doing the Level Up Challenge. Why did you sign up? And what are you hoping to gain from this experience?
Then write a letter to your mom, dad, guardian, or another person who feels like a “parent” to you. Tell them why you signed up for this challenge, and why this challenge is important to you.
Deliver your letter to them by the end of today. You can deliver your letter via email, text, printed paper, or even a handwritten note.
Today's Proof of completion
Once you have completed your letter, share a screenshot of it with us in our Private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
Due Sun Nov 8 @ 11:59 PM ET
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 1 : Mon nov 9
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Decide what your show will include—and put your plan in writing so it’s official!
We have included a sample show outline, some music and accompaniment tracks from our favorite musical theatre composers, and other helpful information to put together your show!
Once you have decided what your show is going to include, share with us your Show Brief. This should include the Title of your Show, Your Set List, and Three things you hope people feel during and after your performance on Saturday!
Today's Proof of completion
Once you have completed your Show Brief, share it with us in our Private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
Due MON NOV 9 @ 11:59 PM ET
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 2 : tues nov 10
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Today, it’s time to announce your show!
So, it’s time to officially notify your friends, family, social media followers, neighbors, teachers, mentors, and other people in your life…and invite them to come watch your show!
I want you to announce your show to (at least) 10 people. More, if possible!
You can do a video announcement, you can text friends, you can email your relatives—do whatever kind of announcement you want to do. Be Creative!
Today's Proof of completion
Once you have announced your show to at least 10 people post proof of your announcement, share it with us in our Private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
Due Tues Nov 10 @ 11:59 PM ET
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 3 : wed nov 11
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Okay, so your action step for today is to…Set up your space!
Sweep the floor. Declutter. Get your lighting just right. Create a space where you’re going to feel confident rehearsing and performing.
Today's Proof of completion
Once you have set up your space, post a before and after photo or video of your space in our private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
Due @ 11:59 PM ET
Still need access to your music?
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 4 : thurs nov 12
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Your action step for today is…….to bring more money in the door!
You already announced your show a few days ago. Hopefully you’ve gotten some donations already. But don’t stop there.
You can contact 10 or more people and ask them to donate and come to your show.
Or, you can raise or earn money in some other way.
Whether it’s walking dogs, mowing lawns, tutoring, selling clothes you don’t need, or something else, there is always SOMETHING you can do!
We have included our free ebook which has 10 ideas on how you can earn the money you need.
Today's Proof of completion
Tell us how you raised money today! Post the answers to the following questions in our private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below! How did it feel? Do you think you will continue? BONUS points if you post a photo as well!
Due @ 11:59 PM ET
Still need access to your music?
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 5 : fri nov 13
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Your show is TOMORROW.
Hopefully you’ve been rehearsing all week long and you’re feeling pretty solid and confident about your show.
But if you haven’t been rehearsing much—today is your day to get caught up!
Because today, your ONLY action step is to rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
Today's Proof of completion
Post a rehearsal video of one of your performance pieces today in our private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below along with the time, timezone, and Zoom link of your show tomorrow! And if you’re feeling nervous or lonely today, make sure you share some love and encouragement with the other Level Up challenge students!
Due @ 11:59 PM ET
Still need access to your music?
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 6 : sat nov 14
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
Today is the big day!
All around the world, students will be performing a musical theatre show…Live. Online. Today.
Including YOU.
You’re performing solo, but you’re also part of something much bigger.
I am so proud of you.
Your action step for today is simply to…Do! Your! Show!
That’s it.
Do what you love most: Perform.
Today's Proof of completion
Post a backstage photo of your performance along with a little write up of how many people came and how much you raised in our private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
Due @ 11:59 PM ET
Still need access to your music?
If you haven’t already, RSVP below for Sunday’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Day 7 : sun nov 15
Today's Video
Today's Assignment
It’s time to reflect and then celebrate!
RSVP to today’s celebratory Moving Forward Masterclass!
Today's Proof of completion
Answer the following questions in our private Facebook Group, Collectively, Seeking Broadway, by clicking the link below!
- How did it feel to perform again?
- What excites you most about Hello Broadway Live?
- And who are your 3 theatre besties that you’re bringing to Moving Forward today at 6PM ET? Make sure to tag them in your post.
Due @ 11:59 PM ET
Challenge 101
- Over the course of 7 days, you will create and star in your very own 15 minute musical theatre solo show.
- For your show, you can sing, dance, do a monologue, or do all three! We love a triple-threat performer!
- You will perform your show live—online—to an audience of your friends, family, classmates, teachers, mentors, neighbors, or anyone else you want to invite.
- You can broadcast your show on Zoom, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or any other platform that you want to use.
- The challenge begins on Sunday November 8. You’ll do your show on Saturday November 14. The celebratory Moving Forward call is Sunday November 15 at 6 pm Eastern.
- Your assignment is due each day by 11:59 PM ET in our private Facebook Group, Collectively Seeking Broadway
- Then, each day @ 12 AM, this page will update with the next day’s action item. You will also receive an email @ 10:00 AM!
- We will help you plan, rehearse, and polish your solo show. It’s going to be amazing!
- And this isn’t just ANY show. It’s a fundraiser show! You’ll invite audience members to chip in—any amount—so you can raise money for your musical theatre education fund. We challenge you to raise $395 by November 15.
- You can get this money through donations. Or you can sell clothes, mow lawns, walk dogs, do errands for neighbors, or something else! We’ll share more money-making ideas with you during the challenge.
- Then, you can use that $395 to enroll in Hello Broadway Live where you’ll get 30 days of dance, voice, and acting masterclasses led by award-winning Broadway artists. 30 days of Broadway magic that will change your life!
Remember!
There are prizes involved! Each day at 10am, we will announce today’s ring light winner through our community app. Text “Level Up” to (646) 960-3421 to receive the daily winner notification.
At the Moving Forward Celebration call on Sunday November 15th at 6PM ET, we will announce our grand prize for 5 students to win a free ticket to Hello Broadway Live 2021.
Hello Broadway Live is your chance to train for 4 weeks online with Broadway performers in your singing, dancing, and acting. HBL culminates with a digital 2-day weekend full of live masterclasses and meet and greets with Broadway’s biggest names.
Registration will open live on the Moving Forward Celebration Call on Sunday November 15th at 6PM. We are only taking 100 students into Hello Broadway Live, so be sure to be on the live Moving Forward Call to claim your spot!
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- The decisions you need to be making, right now, if you are serious about a career in musical theatre.
- The 3 things you need to be doing in 2021 to set yourself for massive success in the future.
- How to stay on-track with your musical theatre training even during the pandemic.
Because this is not the time to kick back and snooze! It’s important to keep learning, keep performing, and gain a competitive edge.
You'll also get:
- All the exciting details about Hello Broadway Live!
Would you love to spend 30 days hanging out with Broadway performers from shows like Hamilton, Hadestown, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, and more?
Would you love to take dance, voice, and acting classes led by Broadway stars? Get mentored by industry pros? And have the best month…ever?! This is for you.
Hello Broadway Live happens once a year…and it’s online! Train from home. No travel required. During Moving Forward, we’ll give you all the details you need.
Save the Date!
Sunday, November 15th @ 6pm et
- Moving Forward is happening Sunday November 15, 2020.
- 6PM Eastern. 60 minutes. Live. Online. Watch from anywhere in the world.
- It’s free. There is no cost to attend.
- Moving Forward is for serious musical theatre students, ages 11-21.
- Parents and teachers? You’re absolutely welcome to attend, too.
- Invite a friend! Tell your theatre besties (and tell a fellow parent) to sign up and be there, too.
