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Who is eligible for the program?
The program is open to college students who are currently in their junior or senior year. Other admissions may be possible by special arrangement on a case by case basis.
When can I apply?
Applications will be accepted for the 2009 program between January 1 and April 1 2009. They will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified between March 1 and April 24, 2009 whether you have been accepted in to the program.
Each student must fill out an application form - which is available on this website or can be sent to them by email, fax or regular mail upon request. To be notified when they are available and to receive other SpringboardNYC updates, please join our email list.
What does the application process entail?
Your application will include a short personal statement, and a teacher recommendation. Additionally, we require a short audio, DVD or videotape of you. Musical Theatre program candidates should sing a short up-tempo and ballad selection. General Performance program candidates should submit short (less than 2 minutes) contrasting monologue selections. There may also be a telephone interview.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes. The American Theatre Wing will award a limited number of need-based scholarships to accepted SpringboardNYC 2009 students who qualify. Applicants will indicate on the 2009 application whether they are applying for tuition scholarship aid and attach additional required information when they submit their application. Students wishing to be considered for tuition scholarship aid can download the scholarship application from this website.
Keep in mind, the scholarship committee considers the applications for students of need as they are accepted to the program starting January 1st. We suggest you apply early as scholarship funds are limited.
When will I be notified if I have been accepted?
Applications are accepted for the 2009 program between January 1 and April 1, 2009. They will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. You will be notified between March 1 and April 24, 2009 whether you have been accepted in to the program.
Students attending will need to submit payment in full before April 30, 2009.
What is the structure of the two week program?
SpringboardNYC 2009 will take place from June 1st through June 12th, 2009. The program will officially begin on Monday morning, and run through Saturday, June 12th, with many events taking place in the evening. Every effort will be made to provide one weekend day off. On Sunday, June 7, 2009, SpringboardNYC students will be invited guests at the rehearsal of the broadcast of The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards. To get a better idea of the kind of time you will spend with us, take a look at the 2008 schedule.
Mentor, Director Leigh Silverman teaches SpringboardNYC '07 Class
Where does SBNYC take place?
Most of the SpringboardNYC work sessions will take place at Manhattan Theatre Club studios, located at 311 West 43rd street, in the Theatre District. The studios are accessible by many bus and subway lines. Additional activities throughout the two-week period will take us to various theatres and rehearsal studios around the city, many within walking distance.
I don't sing. Is this program still for me?
Yes. SpringboardNYC participants will choose their focus: general or musical theatre. In both cases, in-depth on-your-feet work will be done with influential working artists to help perfect your audition presentation. If you have questions about which track to select, call Program Director Randy Ellen Lutterman at 212-765-0606 x307 and she will help you determine the best choice for you.
I'm from a small town and I've never been to New York City.
How do I know if New York is the place for me?
People come from all over the country to attend SpringboardNYC. One of the main reasons we created the program was to provide a community and context through which to enter the city, while giving you the tools to understand the realities and opportunities of life in New York. You may discover NYC is not for you, or you may fall in love with it, but one thing is certain: by the end of the program, you will know if the city is the right place for you to call home. During these two weeks you'll decipher the city, meet the working artists that form the New York theatre community and learn skills that will give you an advantage over the many others making their journey here. But you'll do it all alongside friends and colleagues who are going through the same thing you are. And most importantly, we'll help you do it safely. You'll truly discover New York.
Is Housing Available?
The American Theatre Wing will help retain dormitory housing for SpringboardNYC students. This will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who do not have family or friends with whom to stay. Housing is approx. $60/night. You will indicate on your application whether or not you will need housing.
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