Congratulations!
We’d love to work with you in New York City this summer! Join us for one of our Broadway Intensives, and work with Broadway’s best in a weeklong intensive at state of the art Open Jar Studios in the heart of Times Square.
What is a Broadway Intensive?
40+ hours of vocal, acting, dance, and industry masterclasses taught by current Broadway professionals.
1-on-1 vocal training focused on storytelling, vocal, and audition technique.
Dance classes taught by cast members from the Broadway shows we see that week.
Q&As and VIP guests sharing their professional journey and current trends in the industry with us.
“Business of the business”: headshots, resumes, audition calls, callbacks, sides, owning the room.
See three shows that are new to Broadway this season and hear from their cast and creative teams.
Meet and network with other talented young artists from across the country and world who will be part of Broadway’s next generation.
12-15hr days of jam packed scheduling from early morning dance to late night stage door.
Spend your week training where Broadway rehearses, Open Jar Studios. Check out some of the shows that have rehearsed in our space before bringing their magic to the Broadway stage…
Tuition: $3,495
Includes all masterclasses, studio fees, three meals a day Monday through Friday, and tickets to three of the hottest shows on Broadway
Student Housing (optional): $895 or $1,695
Six night stay at the Hyatt Regency Times Square located in the same building as Open Jar Studios. Take an elevator to class! Students attending a high school session will be chaperoned 24/7 by Open Jar staff members staying in the hotel.
Students have the option to stay in a room with three other students ($895) or with one other student ($1,695). Both room types have two, double beds. Roommate requests are available.
Families may choose to book their own housing (at the Hyatt Regency or elsewhere). Students attending a HS session who stay off-site with their families will still have Open Jar chaperone supervision during Open Jar events and activities.
Other Optional Add-Ons:
Family Room: $2,795
Private hotel room with two, double beds for family members traveling with student. Maximum occupancy of 4. Student can stay in this room with family or separately in Student Housing. HS students staying in a Family Room will still have Open Jar chaperone supervision when not with family.
Show Pack: $345
A set of tickets to the three Broadway shows we are seeing for a family member. Student tickets are included in tuition. A family may purchase as many Show Packs as they would like. Announcement of Broadway shows will be in April, 2026. They will be new to Broadway this season.
Find out more about our educational philosophy directly from our Artistic Director, Jeff Whiting (Bullets over Broadway, Big Fish, Young Frankenstein).
Frequently Asked Questions…
I’ve just been accepted to the program, how long do I have to decide if I will be attending?
We typically give all students two weeks from receiving their acceptance letter to inform us if they will be attending. It is a big decision, and if you need more time just let us know. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know so we can release your spot to another highly qualified student.
I want to attend, how do I reserve my spot?
A spot is secured when a student pays either the full amount, or the $500 Deposit and chooses a payment plan.
How do your payment plans work?
You can either pay your total balance now, or choose a payment plan:
$500 Deposit followed by either 3 months or 6 months of payments on the 1st or 15th of each month (your choice).
Once you agree to a plan, your payments will be autocharged on the dates via the payment method saved on file and a receipt will be sent to you via email.
What payment methods do you accept and are there fees?
We accept credit card (Visa, MC, Amex), debit card, and direct bank transfer. There is 4% fee associated with paying via credit card/debit card. To avoid this, we recommend you pay via direct bank transfer or debit card. There is no fee associated with paying this way.
What is included in my tuition, and what is not?
Tuition for the program includes all masterclasses, meals on all non-travel days, and tickets to three Broadway shows. It does not include travel. Housing with us at the Hyatt Regency Times Square is an optional add-on.
How does travel work to and from NYC?
Students (and families) are responsible for booking their own travel plans to and from New York City. We wish we had the ability to pick up students at the airport, but unfortunately we cannot with students arriving to all major airports throughout the day of registration. From the moment a student walks into Open Jar Studios, we are responsible for them.
Which airport do you recommend flying into?
All three airports will work in getting you to us. If you have choices, we recommend them in the following order of ease of getting to us:
1) LaGuardia
2) JFK
3) Newark
I’m concerned about getting from the airport to Open Jar Studios, how do I do this?
We understand this is an important safety issue for students and their families. In the spring, all students from the same session will be able to join a private group and share travel info to find others arriving to the same airport in the same timeframe. We have found the easiest and safest way to get to us is to use the taxi stands outside each airport terminal. These are staffed by airport employees who coordinate between you and the driver, and create a paper trail of the transaction. We find them very safe and have never had any issues. It can be difficult to call an Uber/Lyft at the airport because the driver has to find you in the crowd. We recommend the taxi stands for this reason.
I’m attending a High School session, how does chaperone supervision work?
From the moment a high school student walks into Open Jar Studios on Sunday for registration, they are under our 24/7 supervision and care. Our chaperones are highly experienced educators with many years of experience working at our program. The safety and well being of all students is our #1 priority. A student will never leave the hotel or studio without their chaperone, who will stay nearby in the hotel. The chaperone will be the last person they see at night, and the first in the morning. Any student who violates our safety policies will be immediately sent home at their own cost without the opportunity for a refund.
My family is going to travel with me for the program. What options do you have for us?
We’re excited to have you all with us! If you want to stay with us at the hotel, we offer a Family Room ($2,795) which is a private room with two, double beds that family members can stay in (with the student if they would like to). You are also welcome to book your own private hotel reservation at any midtown hotel nearby (Open Jar Studios is located at 1601 Broadway). We offer Broadway ticket Show Packs ($345) for family members who would like to attend the three shows with us. A Show Pack is one ticket to each show for them. Student tickets are included in tuition.
What Broadway shows are we going to see?
We will announce the shows in Spring 2026. Each year we do our best to see shows that are new to Broadway this season. We love shows like Wicked, but want to give students the opportunity to see the best new shows each year. Stay tuned!
What events can family members attending during the week?
We welcome all family members to join us during registration for the program, and for the 7pm Meet & Greet that evening where we kick things off and introduce the full Open Jar Staff. For the high school sessions, there is also a Family Orientation on registration day at 5pm to talk through the chaperone services we still offer even though students are staying with you.
The final full day morning, family members are invited to observe the Mock Vocal Audition (see What to Expect packet), and the Showcase that evening from 7-9pm at Open Jar Studios.
If I am staying at the hotel, how long do I have the room?
All rooms booked through Open Jar (Student Housing, Family Room) will be available from approximately 4pm on the first day to 10am on the final day for check-out.
How does travel and planning work for the final day of the intensive on Saturday?
The last official event of the intensive is the Showcase on the final night from 7-9pm at Open Jar Studios. The following morning, all students and families staying at the hotel will have a 10am checkout. All parent pick-ups should be arranged by 10am. Students who are leaving for the airport can book their flight any time that morning / early afternoon and their chaperone will see them off in a taxi, even if it is a 4am departure.
What do I need to prepare and bring for the intensive?
Please read the What to Expect packet above which goes through the week in detail. In summary, you will need to make sure you bring…
10 copies of your headshot and resume stapled back to back on 8x10 paper
A minimum of 3 contrasting 32-bar vocal cuts clearly marked for an accompanist in a binder. 1 of these needs to be pop/rock (not originally from a show).
Walking shoes and outfits for the week: dance clothes, vocal audition, Broadway shows, etc
You are welcome to bring any dance shoes you’d like, although all combos can be done in sneakers. There will be an optional tap class during the week. Participation does not require tap shoes but bring them if you want to.
