LOCATION

ART NY Theatre, 502 West 53rd Street (at 10th Avenue)

FORMAT

Spend a day immersed in the craft and joy of directing , guided by a Broadway Resident Director, who will go in depth to answer your questions, trade ideas, and translate their skills, methodology and practical knowledge to your academic setting.

RE-ENERGIZE YOUR DIRECTING PROCESS

Directing a play or musical requires the ability to communicate a specific point of view as well as facilitate good work from actors who will ultimately bring your production to life. This full day workshop will be divided into two sections; Rehearsal Room Alchemy and an introduction to Viewpoints.

Rehearsal Room Alchemy

The first half of the day dives deeply into how to shape a rehearsal process with clarity, efficiency, and artistic intention. Participants will explore professional approaches to blocking, table work, and actor warm-up sequences drawn directly from Broadway rehearsal halls, demystifying how these methods support storytelling, character development, and ensemble cohesion. Through demonstrations and discussion, you’ll learn how to translate these tools into classrooms and community theatre environments—regardless of time, space, or budget constraints.

Teachers will leave with practical blocking templates, sample first-rehearsal agendas, and step-by-step warm-ups tailored for young performers. You’ll also gain strategies for breaking down scenes with students, creating a shared vocabulary for movement and objectives, and maintaining a positive and focused room culture. By the end, participants will have actionable methods they can immediately apply, whether directing a large musical, coaching a small play, or leading a one-act competition team.

Viewpoints

This workshop offers a dynamic introduction to Viewpoints, a powerful method for building ensemble connection and physical storytelling. Participants will explore a shared vocabulary rooted in six core materials: space, shape, time, emotion, movement, and story; each offering a different entry point into creative expression. Through guided improvisations and collaborative exercises, teachers will discover how these elements heighten awareness, strengthen group cohesion, and open new pathways for staging and performance in the classroom.

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10:00am – 12:30pm – Rehearsal Room Alchemy

12:30pm – 2:00pm – LUNCH

2:00pm – 4:30pm – Viewpoints

*all workshops subject to change

LOCATION

ART NY Theatre, 502 West 53rd Street (at 10th Avenue)

FORMAT

PART ONE: LIGHTING FOR EMOTION
Discover how simple, affordable lighting setups can dramatically shift tone, atmosphere, and storytelling. Through hands-on demos, you’ll learn techniques that instantly elevate scenes and guide audience focus. Leave with practical cues, tools, and confidence to create emotionally rich moments in any school production.

Justin Townsend is an international lighting designer for performance. Broadway lighting designs include: Just In Time, Death Becomes Her, Once Upon A Mattress, Here Lies Love, Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award), Jagged Little Pill (Tony nomination), American Psycho(Tony nomination, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Henry Hewes Award), The Humans (Tony nomination, Drama Desk Award), The Nap, Little Foxes, Present Laughter, Casa Valentina, A Night with Janie Joplin (NAACP Theatre Award), Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Other Place, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Hewes Nomination, OCC nomination). Off-Broadway work includes Wild Party, Bat Boy, Urinetown, Oliver! (City Center), Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, Here Lies Love, (Public, Drama Desk for HLL); Vietgone, (MTC), Pretty Filthy, (Civilians); Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play, (Playwrights); Odyssey, A Winter’s Tale, (Publicworks); Venus (Signature Theater); Unnatural Acts, (Classic Stage Company, Lucille Lortel Award). He is the chair of the Design Department at New York University.

PART TWO: COSTUMING FOR CHARACTER
Explore how wardrobe choices—no matter the budget—shape personality, relationships, and storytelling onstage. This session breaks down quick-build costume strategies, color theory, and iconic silhouettes that communicate character at a glance. Teachers walk away with easy, reusable systems for student performers of all levels.

Paloma Young is an American costume designer renowned for her innovative work in theatre, particularly her Tony Award-winning designs that blend historical influences with contemporary whimsy. Born in 1979 in California, Young grew up in North County San Diego and developed an early interest in design through her love of film and history. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in U.S. History from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in Costume and Sound Design from the University of California, San Diego. Young’s breakthrough came with her Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for the 2012 Broadway production of Peter and the Starcatcher, where her inventive use of everyday materials evoked a magical, pirate-infused world. Her portfolio includes acclaimed designs for productions such as Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812(Drama Desk Award, 2013), & Juliet (Outer Critics Circle Award, Olivier and Tony nominations, 2023), The Notebook, Tangled, The Outsiders (2024 Tony nomination), and Bandstand (Tony nomination, 2017), showcasing her signature style of mixing period elements, found objects, and bold color palettes to enhance narrative depth.

PART THREE: PROJECTIONS FOR THE WIN
Learn how to use projection to create dynamic environments, transitions, and visual storytelling without expensive scenery. You’ll experiment with placement, scale, and content selection to make projections feel integrated and purposeful. Participants leave with a toolkit of templates, techniques, and best practices for turning any wall or backdrop into a powerful design partner..

Daniel Brodie is a New York-based video and projection designer. He has worked in the industry for years, imbuing all of his work with passion and a truly discerning eye for making things beautiful. His credits as a designer and animation producer include Broadway, the West End, national tours, and international productions of Motown the Musical, The Wiz, Disney’s Aladdin, and Jekyll and Hyde. He has worked as the projection designer for Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella, a ballet in the round at Royal Albert Hall. He has also worked on Wheeldon’s production of A Winter’s Tale. He is a longstanding collaborator with MacArthur Fellow Basil Twist, notably on his Arias with a Twist, Rite of Spring (at Lincoln Center), and on the opera Titon et l’Aurore. Brodie also does commercial work and has designed a major show on five Royal Caribbean ships. He has also lent his talents to event production, helming video design, and content creation for Netflix’s “Stranger Things” premiere party, and for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. He has served as a guest lecturer at Yale and New York University.

*all workshops subject to change

LOCATION

519 Eighth Ave., 12th floor, Studio (C) (Between 35th and 36th Streets)

FORMAT

Spend a day immersed in the craft and joy of choreography, guided by Broadway professionals who go in depth to answer your questions, trade ideas, and translate their skills, methodology and practical knowledge to your academic setting.

Divided into three parts, the workshop will arm you with new techniques for staging group numbers, integrating story into your musical staging, and break down classic choreography from a beloved show.

Making the Most of Your Pre-production Time

This workshop empowers choreographers to maximize the crucial planning period before rehearsals begin. You’ll dive into strategies for concept development, music selection, thematic coherence, and storytelling through movement—all with an eye toward building a unified artistic vision. Participants will also explore ways to communicate effectively with directors and designers, establish rehearsal structures, and create planning materials that streamline the entire creative process. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools for turning early inspiration into a clear, actionable plan that sets your production up for artistic and logistical success.

Student Generated Choreography

This workshop focuses on inviting students into the choreographic process in authentic and empowering ways. Learn techniques for guiding young performers to generate movement, shape ideas collaboratively, and make artistic choices with confidence. Through structured improvisations, leadership exercises, and feedback models, you’ll discover how to cultivate student ownership while maintaining strong artistic direction. Participants will leave with adaptable frameworks that help students conceive, craft, and communicate meaningful choreography—whether for a full production, a classroom project, or a competition piece.

Classic Choreography

This on-your-feet dance class immerses participants in the distinctive movement vocabulary of an iconic choreographer. You’ll learn original combinations from one of their landmark shows, exploring how style, musicality, and physical storytelling work together to create a signature aesthetic. Along the way, you’ll gain insights into the historical and artistic context behind the style, plus tips for teaching these classic techniques to student performers. Expect a fun, invigorating session that deepens your understanding of musical theatre dance heritage while expanding your own choreographic toolkit.

*all workshops subject to change

LOCATION

ART NY Theatre, 502 West 53rd Street (at 10th Avenue)

FORMAT

Spend a day immersed in the craft and joy of music direction, guided by Broadway professionals who go in depth to answer your questions, trade ideas, and translate their skills, methodology and practical knowledge to your academic setting.

Divided into three parts, the workshop will arm you with new techniques, methods and ideas to bring back to your productions.

Beyond the Click: Modern Conducting for Musical Theatre (3 hours)

This session explores what modern conducting actually requires: clarity, confidence, and the ability to lead music that’s both clicked and free. We’ll look at how much to show, how little to show, and what musicians really need from you when the track is driving time. Through a few hands-on exercises, participants will feel how technique changes the ensemble. The focus is on practical, usable skills that make your conducting clearer and your music-making more alive.

Vocal Coaching for Student Singers (1.5 hours)

What’s the best way to help strengthen your student’s vocal technique? How best to expand their range and encourage them to bring their songs to life through authentic storytelling? This workshop will explore methods that you can bring back to your classroom and your productions.

Vocal Health for the Young Singer (1.5 hours)

This workshop will focus on helping students find healthy ways to tackle their material that both stays true to their voice and the demands of the show. It will include vocal exercises and tips and techniques to keep your students on track!

LOCATION

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (at 35th Street)

Creative Teaching Strategies

Join Dr. Allison Fleetwood and a special Broadway guest artist for a full-day, hands-on intensive designed for theatre educators. This workshop blends practical classroom strategies with insider Broadway experience, giving you tools you can use immediately to engage students, build ensembles, and spark creativity.

Through interactive exercises, theatre games, and collaborative activities, you’ll leave with actionable lesson plans, fresh ideas, and strategies to strengthen your program’s mission and long-term vision. You’ll also have the chance to reflect on your teaching, network with colleagues, and explore how to bring Broadway-level energy and storytelling into your classrooms.

Workshop Takeaways

• Practical lesson plans and activities ready for immediate use.
• Strategies to strengthen your theatre program, inspire students, and foster creativity.
• Insights from Broadway professionals on ensemble work, performance, and creative teaching.
• Tools to reflect on your teaching, clarify your program’s mission, and plan for long-term growth.

Whether you’re developing new lesson plans, building stronger ensembles, or dreaming big for your theatre program, this intensive provides the inspiration, skills, and confidence to bring a renewed sense of creativity and purpose to your classroom.