College Audition
Prep Intensive
Designed for high school students serious about the college audition process. Receive new headshot from NYC photographer, and insider tips on preparing for the process.
Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Prep Course includes:
New headshot with professional NYC photographer
Ten headshot prints to take with you from Broadway printing service
10+ hours of masterclasses and coaching with College Program Faculty, Casting Directors, and college specialists
How to find the right program for you
Monologue work
Choosing vocal cuts and preparing material
Prescreen tapes and video submissions
Resume formatting and optimization
Essay/Personal Statement writing
Parents and guardians are welcome
Program Details:
Location
Open Jar Studios: 1601 Broadway 11th Floor
Can parents attend?
Yes, we ask that all students under 18 have a guardian with them during the program. Parents are welcome to attend classes and ask questions during the progrma.
Tuition
$895 for all masterclasses, coachings, new headshot and prints
Housing Options
We recommend booking at the Hyatt Regency Times Square, located in the same building as Open Jar Studios, or another nearby hotel
Preparation
This is an active, learning weekend. Please come prepared to move, take notes, and work on your material: water bottle, comfortable clothes, notebook, vocal binder, monologues, resume
Combination with Broadway Intensive
Students attending the July 25 - August 1 Broadway Intensive are welcome to add on the College Audition Intensive to their registration and arrive early. Note that food and housing is not provided during the College Audition Intensive
Sample Schedule
Saturday, July 24
9:00 - 12:00pm: 1-on-1 Headshot Appointments with NYC Photographer
12:00 - 1:30pm: Workshop #1
1:45 - 3:15pm: Workshop #2
3:30 - 5:00pm: Workshop #3
DINNER BREAK
6:30 - 8:00pm: Workshop #4
Sunday, July 25
9:00 - 10:30am: Vocal Coaching
10:45 - 12:15pm: Monologue Coaching
12:30 - 1:30pm: Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
