Pre-Professional TrainingFounded 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 12-years-old and 18-years-old (high school senior.)
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“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, Innovation and Creativity Speaker/Consultant
Elevating Young Talent
Through Expert Theatre Training
Broadway Bound (2025–2026 Season)
For Ages 12–17 | Tuition: $110/month | Audition Required
Schedule
Tuesdays: 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Group Acting Class with Shilah Walters
Wednesdays: 4:30–5:30 p.m. – Group Vocal Rehearsal with BB Music Director (TBD)
Wednesdays: 5:30–6:30 p.m. – Group Dance or Specialty Rehearsal (with BB Director, Andrea St. Clair)
About the Program
Broadway Bound is an elite training and performance ensemble designed for students who are passionate about musical theatre and ready to challenge themselves in a focused, supportive environment.
Each week, members receive targeted instruction in acting, voice, and dance. When not actively rehearsing for a scheduled performance, students participate in a variety of workshops, including:
Broadway Bound members serve as ambassadors for the Woodland Opera House and are held to high expectations of professionalism, collaboration, and commitment. Members and families are required to sign a contract of expectations at the beginning of the academic year.
Requirements
Broadway Bound members are expected to participate in the following:
In previous years, Broadway Bound has performed at various local festivals and events, including:
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! STAY TUNED FOR AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Broadway Bound is currently run by Education Director, Andrea St. Clair.
For Ages 12–17 | Tuition: $110/month | Audition Required
Schedule
Tuesdays: 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Group Acting Class with Shilah Walters
Wednesdays: 4:30–5:30 p.m. – Group Vocal Rehearsal with BB Music Director (TBD)
Wednesdays: 5:30–6:30 p.m. – Group Dance or Specialty Rehearsal (with BB Director, Andrea St. Clair)
About the Program
Broadway Bound is an elite training and performance ensemble designed for students who are passionate about musical theatre and ready to challenge themselves in a focused, supportive environment.
Each week, members receive targeted instruction in acting, voice, and dance. When not actively rehearsing for a scheduled performance, students participate in a variety of workshops, including:
- Vocal technique and music theory
- Acting through song, scene work, and monologue development
- Dance fundamentals, choreography projects, and musical theatre dance history
- Improvisation and ensemble-building exercises
- Rehearsals for upcoming events
Broadway Bound members serve as ambassadors for the Woodland Opera House and are held to high expectations of professionalism, collaboration, and commitment. Members and families are required to sign a contract of expectations at the beginning of the academic year.
Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in weekly private voice lessons or vocal coaching
- Students must be enrolled in a weekly ballet, jazz, or hip-hop class. This class does not need to be through the Woodland Opera House, but doing so is encouraged to allow for teacher progress tracking and support.
Broadway Bound members are expected to participate in the following:
- The Big Reveal – January 2026 (Date TBD)
- Spring Musical Theatre Workshop, Magic and Misfits – April 18–19, 2026
- Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Performances: Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
- Broadway Bound Cabaret – May 2026 (Date TBD)
- Various National Anthem performances and community events throughout the year
In previous years, Broadway Bound has performed at various local festivals and events, including:
- Disneyland
- In-house events for the Woodland Opera House
- The local Woodland Rotary clubs
- The Sacramento Republic FC soccer team*
- The local Cal Ripken and Little League baseball leagues*
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Sacramento RiverCats * *Denotes National Anthem performance.
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! STAY TUNED FOR AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Broadway Bound is currently run by Education Director, Andrea St. Clair.
2024-25 Season Announcements:
2024-25 Broadway Bound Training and Performance Group:
Front Row (L to R) Tinaye, Rosalie, Porter, Zophia.
Back Row (L to R) Abigail, Ethan, Saskia, Eli, Anna, and Carl.
Front Row (L to R) Tinaye, Rosalie, Porter, Zophia.
Back Row (L to R) Abigail, Ethan, Saskia, Eli, Anna, and Carl.
