Founded back in the mid-2010’s as a way to provide more opportunities for the top of next generation of young performers at the Woodland Opera House, Broadway Bound is an audition-only training and performance group that meets weekly each academic year from September to May. All members are between the ages of 11-years-old and 18-years-old (high school senior.)
Broadway Bound’s weekly rehearsals include:
Occasionally, due to the needs of their performance calendar, their weekly schedule may vary to allow for rehearsal for a particular performance. When not rehearsing for an upcoming performance, Broadway Bound members work on vocal technique, music theory, improvisation, various acting techniques (working monologues, songs as a monologue, duo scenes, etc.) and dance (studying various styles, choreography projects, studying the history of musical theatre dance, etc.) The goal is to take performers that wish to dedicate their passion for musical theatre and bring them to the next level.
Broadway Bound members serve as ambassadors of the Woodland Opera House and are thereby expected to commit to high expectations becoming of an elite training and performance group. Regular attendance is expected at all weekly rehearsals and all members and their parents sign a contract of expectations prior to the academic year’s start.
Broadway Bound auditions annually in the early-to-mid summer for the following academic year. Members are expected to commit to the full year commitment. Trust us, it’s worth it!
In previous years, Broadway Bound has performed at various local festivals and events, including:
*Denotes National Anthem performance.
Broadway Bound is currently run by Education Director, Andrea St. Clair, and Music Director, Lori Jarvey.
If you are interested in having Broadway Bound perform at your event, please email here for more information.
Announcing Auditions for
Broadway Bound
Training and Performance Group
Performers must be 11-18 years old for the 2023-24 school year.
Auditions: Saturday, July 29th at 10 AM
Theatre and Dance Annex, 520 Court Street, Woodland (between First and College.)
What to Expect:
Auditions will consist of a dance audition and a vocal/acting audition including a brief interview.
In addition to Broadway Bound staff, adjudicators representing different aspects of the Woodland Opera House will be present to
help select the next season’s Broadway Bound members.
What to Bring:
Broadway Bound Commitment:
Wednesday Rehearsals 4:30 to 7:00 pm, September 2023 through May 2024*
Tuition: $85/month
*Rehearsal time may adjust slightly due to commitments.
Plans for the 2023-24 Broadway Bound group will include regular musical theater training (voice, acting, dance), performances at local events (think professional sporting events, city events etc.) a performance at The Big Reveal, performances at our Spring Musical Theatre Showcase, and more depending on casting, availability, and interest! Broadway Bound members are encouraged to participate in shows both at the Woodland Opera House and throughout the region.
Please note: Attending weekly rehearsals and a commitment to the group are essential for making the year’s cast performances successful. Parents and Cast will sign a performance/behavior contract upon the start of the 2023-24 season.
A draft of the 2023-24 Parent-Performer Contract is available here for perusal.
Please note that this contract is subject to be amended and updated any time before the 2023-24 Broadway Bound auditions.
If you cannot attend regular rehearsals, please do not audition.
What others have said about our program:
“It’s clear their team back home cultivates a
strong ensemble dedicated to dynamic character choices that enhance
the world they are building.”
– Kahlia Davis, Artistic Director, Bay Area Children’s Theatre and Junior Theatre Festival Adjudicator
” It’s clear that their theater program helps create confident young artists who work
incredibly well as an ensemble and take pride in their work.”
– Rob Rokicki, Broadway Composer of The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical
“This program is clearly creating a safe and nurturing environment in which the young people
can rely on each other and bring their full selves to the rehearsal room.”
– Nina Meehan, Founder of Bay Area Children’s Theatre and Innovation and Creativity Speaker/Consultant