First month payment and a $25 City Service Fee are due upon registration. This nonrefundable/nontransferable City Cultural Arts Fee covers taxes, credit card charges, and registration expenses. Discounts cannot be combined. After your first month payment, automatic payments are withdrawn monthly between the 1st-7th until April. The Year Program spans 8 months (approx. 32 classes) and is not pay-as-you-go, tuition is due in full even during holidays and breaks. There are no extra charges for additional weeks or rehearsals and no credits for missed classes.

NSB will not have classes on the following days: Oct. 3 (Rosh Hashanah), Oct. 31 (Halloween), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), Nov. 25-28 (Fall Break), Dec. 23-Jan. 2 (Winter Break), Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), March 24-27 (Spring Break)

Payment Issues: If your card is expired or declined, the Box Office will attempt to charge any previous card on file. If payment cannot be collected, you have 48 hours to resolve the issue before a $15 fee is charged. Notify the Box Office immediately if your card is lost, stolen, or expired.

Program Policies: NSB may drop students for excessive lateness/absences, disruptive behavior, or non-payment. Cancellation requests must be emailed to NextStopBroadwayCS@gmail.com. Next Stop Broadway requires students to attend any class for at least one month before any cancellation and/or refunds will be considered. Refunds will not be permitted for any months in which students have attended any classes. There will be no refunds after the Broadway Series shows or the Recital has been cast. Families are still responsible for full tuition and will continue to be charged monthly even if your student has decided to leave the program. NSB encourages all families to realize the student is making a commitment and this policy helps them learn to honor their obligations. 

Your permission is granted for student to be photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. All recordings including video, audio, still picture, motion pictures of any event including but not limited to recitals, rehearsals, classes, demonstrations, and productions will remain property of NSB.

An intriguing opportunity for young aspiring actors beginning with Workshops in multiple performance techniques, including visiting professionals, to heighten their learning experience. Some of the Acting techniques taught include the following: character building and their connection to emotions, needs, and relationships. Vocal Training includes harmonizing, blending, music recognition, and the emotional connection to the character. Dance techniques are emphasized to develop an understanding of musical theatre performance. The season continues with auditions and placement in their full-scale Broadway-style production which culminates in multiple performances allowing every actor to shine.

About the Show: The Prom is a hilarious and heartwarming musical about four washed-up Broadway stars who swoop into a small Indiana town to help a high school girl banned from bringing her girlfriend to prom. As they try to save the day, they spark chaos, laughs, and unexpected romance, turning the town upside down in the most fabulous way possible! Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.

Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Tuition: $150 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Show Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 14-18 + Select Saturdays in March/April

Students study performing on a twice a week format to reinforce retention and to allow for the best possible work envirorment for our busy and hard working students. 

Techniques taught are a combination of traditional and innovative theatre. A strong emphasis is placed on character development, vocal training, dance techniques as used in musical theatre, and an overall fun and enthusiastic approach to theatre study.  

Students train to be cast in rolls such as main characters, supporting characters, ensemble characters, dance & vocal teams, as well as scene crew. Every student participating performs in the show.

About the Show: Based on the beloved DreamWorks animated film, Shrek the Musical follows the story of an ogre who embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp from the evil Lord Farquaad. Along the way, he befriends a talkative Donkey and rescues Princess Fiona while dealing with a host of fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it). Through humor, adventure, and heartwarming moments, Shrek explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and self-discovery with show-stopping musical performances! 

Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuition: $150 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Show Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 21-23 + Select Saturdays in March/April

Imaginations run wild as these young performers build their self-esteem and creativity through theatre games, body expression, dance, and singing techniques. Each class includes study in DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA, where each child’s skill level is determined and further developed. Our talented team of coaches guides our students through different activities and teaches techniques that ignite the performer inside!

The Season will culminate with a live performance in our 2024-2025 Recital.

Start Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Tuition: $80 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Recital Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 28-29

Find your voice and become a Singing Superstar! Learn more about the voice as an instrument and build the self-confidence to sing proudly. Filled with FUN and creative exercises to learn necessary vocal and performance techniques such as breathing, placement, harmonizing, blending, and basic music sight-reading. 

The Season will culminate with a live performance in our 2024-2025 Recital.

Start Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Tuition: $80 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Recital Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 28-29

Have fun while learning the principles of acting and performing! Explore the primary tools   necessary for creating improvised scenes and developing full characters. Discover different concepts of improvisational comedy in a joyful, collaborative, and judgment-free environment. 

The Season will culminate with a live performance in our 2024-2025 Recital.

Start Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Tuition: $80 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Recital Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 28-29

Pop, lock, jam & break into the world of dance with our beginner dance team, perfect for those looking to build a strong foundation in dance. Train in various styles such as musical theatre, hip-hop and jazz, with a focus on the art of performance. Perform for the camera through Tik Tok and professional style concept videos that help to build confident dancers and light up the stage!

The Season will culminate with a live performance in our 2024-2025 Recital.

Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuition: $80 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Recital Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 28-29

Unlock your potential in our advanced dance class designed for seasoned dancers ready to refine their technique and explore new styles including musical theatre, hip hop, and jazz. Dive deep into complex choreography and elevate your performance skills through concept videos and production numbers that focus on storytelling on camera and on the stage. Join us and take your dance journey to the EXTREME!

The Season will culminate with a live performance in our 2024-2025 Recital.

Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuition: $80 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

Recital Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 28-29

Ready to take your acting to the next level? Take part in the adventure of rehearsing and performing a ONE-ACT PLAY at the end of the season. Students will focus on character development, acting skills, script study, and more. The play produced will be chosen after the class begins to ensure the perfect production suitable for all cast members with roles fit for EVERYONE. Perform like the professionals!

*NSB Players do not participate in the end of season Recital, but will present their one-act play at The Center upon completion of the Season*

Start Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Tuition: $100 per Month + one time $25 City Service Fee (per student)

One-Act Show Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Tech Rehearsals: April 7-9 + Extended rehearsals later in the Season

Private voice is a strong one on one study of the performer’s vocal technique. It is a necessary class for those interested in developing the skills to improve voice and professional expertise.  This class is recommended for anyone who is interested in singing. Private Vocal studies can also include preparation for Thespian competitions, either individual or group pieces.  Private Lessons are an excellent opportunity to prepare for College and professional theatre auditions. 

1/2 Hour Lessons: $45 per class

1 Hour Lessons: $75 per class

The wide range of dance styles (Tap, Ballet, Jazz) can be covered allowing students the opportunity to connect technique with proper terminology. These techniques are an essential part of the Musical Theatre Industry and the student will achieve a higher level of knowledge that is required for professional theatre and college auditions.  Suitable dancewear and proper dance shoes are necessary.

1/2 Hour Lessons: $45 per class

1 Hour Lessons: $75 per class

Everything an actor needs to develop the skills necessary to succeed. You’ll be prepared for anything from school auditions, districts, college interviews or agency calls.  If you’re ready for a career, private acting will teach you what you need to know to succeed in the industry. Private acting also includes preparation for Thespian competitions, either individual or group pieces.

1/2 Hour Lessons: $45 per class

1 Hour Lessons: $75 per class

Cynthia is responsible for facilitating all activities of the Coral Springs Center for the Arts’ youth theatre program.  She has over 25 years of experience in youth theatre. Cynthia is a respected actress, director, playwright, and producer. Her credits in youth theatre include being the Touring Director for Comedy Kids, a professional youth touring company that toured the United States and Canada. A resident teacher for the Los Angeles Shakespeare’s Youth Program, the managing director of Little Palm Theatre, the creator of Youth Action Theatre, and Artistic Director for The Entertainment Group. Cynthia has written numerous plays written especially for children of all ages to perform. 

Ms. O’Brien is a graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She has directed over 140 productions in the last 30 years. Cynthia began her acting career in her youth at the age of 17 beginning in a production of Bye Bye Birdie, off-Broadway.  Her career excelled to include many national touring productions including A Chorus Line, Equus, Chicago and she is the original Rosie Pitkins from the acclaimed Jimmie Shine.  Her performance credits include many productions in many regional theatres throughout the United States. She has studied with some of the infamous acting teachers including Sanford Meisner, Michael Shurtleff, Eric Morris, Viola Spolin, and others.

Randy has been a part of the Next Stop Broadway family since its debut in 2003. A born performer, he honed his skills in the first incarnation of the program at the age of 9. Shortly thereafter, he jumped at the opportunity to work for NSB and thrived as a counselor and continued to advance to managerial positions. 

Currently, Randy is the Summer Camp Activities Director and serves as the Coordinator for the Youth Theatre Program, The Academy, under the guidance of the Artistic Director. Randy is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. 
 

Raquel Montesino has been teaching at Next Stop Broadway and the Academy since 2008, and performing since before she can remember! During her time at The University of Central Florida, she performed professionally at Walt Disney World in Orlando in such productions as High School Musical, Finding Nemo, and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review.

In addition to performing for various local theater's, Raquel has also utilized her talents as the resident Cabaret singer for The Center's Level 3 lounge. Raquel serves as one of Next Stop Broadway's musical directors in addition to teaching acting and voice techniques.  Raquel is very excited to meet this years students and to start working with each of them to help bring out their inner most performer! 

Alix has had a passion for dance and performing since the age of 2. She trained with Emmy Award nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard in the Untouchables Dance Company, giving her the opportunity to travel and perform at events throughout Florida.

She received a Masters degree in Education from the University of Florida and is currently pursuing her love for teaching kids dance at Next Stop Broadway. In addition, she dances and choreographs professionally for the Delray Beach Open VolleyGirls.

Sophia Beharrie is excited to be a part off the production team once again. Ms. Beharrie has worked as the music director for the Teen Project at Next Stop Broadway for 12 years. In addition, she is the Director of Vocal Studies at Dillard Center for the Arts. Ms. Beharrie serves as the Chairperson of the Florida Vocal Association and adjudicates District events throughout the State of Florida.  

She is a Soloist in the Tri-County area, and has served as a soloist/staff singer/section leader for The Master Chorale of South Florida. Ms. Beharrie has both bachelors and masters degrees in Music from Florida State University.

Nicole Dikun is a working, local South Florida Actor and Choeographer. Nikki started her career at the age of 8 performing at the Coral Springs Center for the Performing Arts where she later went on to become the Vocal, Dance and acting teacher of the K-12th grade fall classes.

Some of Nicole's credits include Assistant Choeographer for Measure for Measure Theater Company’s production of 'In the Heights' , MNMs production of 'Hair' at the Kravs Center and most recently 'Once On This Island' at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Nikki is delighted to rejoin as an instructor for classes and private lessons for the Next Stop Broadway family. Have confidence and shine on!

Abby Wolf graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BFA in theatre performance, having received training there in techniques like Chekhov, Stanislavski, and Fitzmaurice Voicework.

Her favorite credits include playing the Fool in King Lear, Mary Warren in The Crucible, and directing a production of Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio. She also instructs the Acting & Improv classes during Next Stop Broadway's Summer Camp and Academy programs.

Michael is a native New Yorker living in South Florida. He is a proud member of AEA and Wagner College alum. Michael has performed across the Sunshine State at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Zoetic Stage, The Adrienne Arsht Center, Slow Burn Theatre Company at The Broward Center, Island City Stage, The Wick Theatre, The Winter Park Playhouse, MNM Theatre Company at The Kravis Center, TheatreZone, Alhambra Theatre and Dining and Gulf Coast Symphony. New York: Raffi On Broadway (Gershwin Theatre), Twist (Manhattan Theatre Source), Edges (WPPAC).

As a cabaret artist, Michael has performed in 2 Guys and a Doll Do Broadway, Practically Perfect: The Music of Julie Andrews and his solo show My Broadway: The Roles I Could Play.  He also has entertained in Las Vegas as a principal vocalist in Donn Arden's Jubilee!  

Production Team credits: Assistant to the Director for Cabaret (Gulf Coast Symphony, Teen and Youth Camp production assistant/musical director/acting and vocal coach (Next Stop Broadway Performing Arts School), Casting Assistant for Grease/Guys and Dolls (MNM Theatre Company).  www.michaelscottross.com

Glory Pazdra is a Coral Springs native, and Next Stop Broadway alumni. Spending the past 6 years training specifically in Musical Theater and the performing arts with schools such as The Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, The Lee Strasberg Institute, and working one on one with professionals who are currently on Broadway. After training and living in New York City, Glory is happy to return home and excited to be joining the Next Stop Broadway family.