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About BSP
What is The Broadway Star Project?
The Broadway Star Project is a New York City-based performing arts training and performance organization for young performers ages 9–18. BSP is not a youth theater program—it is a professional launchpad. Every program is designed to deliver real professional outcomes: recording credits, music videos, live performances at prestigious NYC venues, and direct access to agents, managers, and casting directors working in the industry.
Who founded BSP, and why does that matter?
BSP was founded by Eduardo Jimenez Pons and Coty Manriquez—working writers, directors, producers, and educators who operate inside the same industry they prepare students to enter. Their industry experience is not simply a credential attached to the organization; it is the reason BSP exists in its present form. Active Broadway producers Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra and Stephen Della Pietra are also part of BSP’s founding circle.
Is BSP right for my child?
If your young performer is serious about musical theater, film, television, or voice-over—not necessarily experienced, but genuinely ready to work—BSP is built for them. We are not looking for perfection; we are looking for potential. A student who loves the art form and is prepared to commit fully to a focused professional experience will thrive here. If a student is still discovering whether performing is something they love, foundational training may be the better next step, and we will offer that guidance honestly.
How is BSP different from other performing arts programs in New York City?
BSP is taught by people actively working in the industry today—writers, directors, producers, coaches, and Broadway performers who bring current professional standards into every session. The Summer Intensive includes a live audition for agents, managers, and casting directors. Recording Experiences produce professional cast recordings and music videos. These are not simulations; they are real professional outcomes available to young performers.
Auditions & Enrollment
How does the audition process work?
Submit an audition using the Audition Now link. The audition typically includes a short video of your child performing a prepared song in their natural voice, engaging with the camera as they would in a real audition room. Our admissions team reviews every submission personally and follows up with the next steps.
What are you looking for in an audition?
Potential, not perfection. We listen for a voice used with intention—not necessarily trained, but alive. We watch for a performer who is present, committed, and genuinely engaged with the material rather than simply executing it. We also consider readiness: is this young performer prepared to work seriously in a professional training environment? That quality matters as much as technical ability.
What happens if my child is not accepted?
We will respond honestly and kindly, and we will never close the door. If a young performer is not yet ready for a BSP program, we will explain that and suggest the kind of training that can help them prepare. Many students who later joined BSP were redirected once before being accepted. A no is not a verdict on your child’s talent; it is a read on timing.
Is there an age requirement?
BSP programs generally welcome young performers ages 9–18. Many programs intentionally mix ages because professional environments often do the same: older students inspire younger performers, while younger students challenge older ones. Individual programs may serve a narrower age range, so always check the program page for current eligibility.
What is the difference between audition-based and open-enrollment programs?
Audition-based programs require our team to review a performer’s submission and confirm that they are ready for that experience’s pace and level of work. Open-enrollment programs allow eligible students to register without an audition. Each program page clearly identifies the application process and current registration status.
Programs & What to Expect
What is the difference between the Summer Intensive and the Broadway Star Experience?
The Summer Intensive is BSP’s most comprehensive training experience: six full days covering dance, vocal performance, acting, audition technique, song interpretation, and voice acting, along with a Broadway outing, an industry audition, and a final performance. The Broadway Star Experience is a focused musical-theater program with vocal, acting, and song-interpretation training plus a final performance. Please review each program page for current age ranges, enrollment requirements, and schedules.
What is a Performance Opportunity?
A Performance Opportunity is a focused BSP experience centered on cabaret performance. Students receive coaching in vocal technique, song interpretation, and stage presence, then perform solo and collaborative material at a professional New York City venue for family, friends, and invited guests. The exact schedule and included preparation sessions are listed on each program page.
What is a Recording Experience?
A Recording Experience combines professional studio and stage work. Depending on the program, students may record ensemble material in a professional studio, film a music video with a production crew, and perform live at a New York City venue. Students leave with tangible creative work and professional production experience.
Will my child perform in front of an audience?
Yes. BSP programs are designed to lead toward real performance. Performance Opportunities and Recording Experiences culminate at professional New York City venues for family, friends, and invited guests. The Summer Intensive concludes with a cabaret-style showcase and may include a separate industry audition for agents, managers, and casting directors.
What does my child need to bring or prepare?
Enrolled students receive a complete program packet with the schedule, venue information, uniform specifications, and preparation requirements. When a program includes a solo, students may be asked to submit song options in advance so the creative team can make the best assignment. Ensemble material is shared before rehearsals or preparation sessions.
Tuition, Fees & Payment
What does BSP cost?
Tuition varies by program and season. Because program scope, venues, and included experiences can change, the current tuition is always shown in the program information at the top of each program page. Some performances also require families to purchase a minimum number of show tickets.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Payment plans are available through Afterpay at checkout. Families who need a custom payment arrangement may contact admissions@thebroadwaystarproject.com to discuss available options.
What does tuition cover?
Tuition covers the instruction, coaching, studio work, and production elements described on the individual program page. It may also include a BSP program shirt. Unless a program specifically says otherwise, tuition does not cover Broadway tickets, required audience tickets for a final performance, travel, lodging, meals, or optional merchandise.
What is the refund policy?
Tuition payments are generally non-refundable because BSP begins committing to faculty, studios, venues, and production as soon as enrollment is confirmed. Any exceptions or tuition credits are governed by the enrollment terms provided during registration. Please review those terms carefully before submitting payment.
Logistics & Practicalities
Where do BSP programs take place?
BSP programs take place in New York City. Training and rehearsals are generally held in professional studios in Manhattan, while performances take place at established NYC venues. The rehearsal and performance locations for each experience appear in the program details, and enrolled families receive complete address and arrival information in their program packet.
What is the BSP uniform?
Students typically wear a fitted white BSP crew-neck shirt with the full-color logo, plain black dance pants without graphics, and white low-top sneakers with minimal branding. Exact requirements may vary by experience. Enrolled families receive current uniform specifications before the program begins.
What is the sign-in and sign-out policy?
A parent or authorized guardian must follow the arrival and dismissal procedures included in the program packet. Students will not be released to an adult who is not listed as authorized on the enrollment form. Families should review the current enrollment terms for complete late-pickup and dismissal policies.
Can parents observe BSP programs?
Parents are welcome at the final performance of each applicable program. Training and rehearsal sessions are generally closed to parents and guests. This gives young performers room to focus, take creative risks, and work independently; the final presentation is when families see the results.
What if my child gets sick during a program?
Contact BSP staff immediately. A parent or guardian may be required to pick the student up. We will support the student in re-entering at an appropriate point when possible, but makeup sessions and tuition credits for illness cannot be guaranteed. The enrollment terms supplied during registration contain the full policy.
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