Through acting, vocal, and dance instruction, this 6-week, in-person musical theater masterclass program will strengthen and enhance students’ performing skills! The Mosaic Training Program is for passionate high-school-aged performers (ages 14-19) who are ready for the next level of musical theater training! Project Broadway will offer this FREE full-scholarship, high-quality theater arts program to twelve (12) selected BIPOC artists who exhibit a passion for performing and demonstrate financial need. This unique program is designed to help develop performing skills and support those seeking a professional career in the performing arts. Some highlights of the program include:
- Musical Theater Masterclasses from Broadway teaching artists
- Weekly feedback and mentorship
- Headshots from a professional photographer
- Final student showcase/presentation for top–notch industry guests
Important Dates
- February 15, 2025 (11:59pm EST): Application Deadline
- February 16, 2025: Participants will be notified and announced
- Program Dates: (6 weeks-Sundays @ 10am-12:30pm)
- Sunday, February 23rd
- Sunday, March 2nd
- Sunday, March 9th
- Sunday, March 16th
- Sunday, March 23rd
- Sunday, March 30th
This is an in-person program that will be held at Ripley Grier Studios – 520 Eighth Avenue in New York, NY. Students will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from all classes. A small travel stipend may be available for those selected for this program.
Eligibility
- Must self identify as a Black, Indigenous, or other person of color, including Latinx, Asian & mixed race.
- Must be in 9th-12th grade
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Judith Franklin
Lead Teaching Artist
From the moment she could dream, Judith Franklin’s heart has belonged to the arts. Growing up in Missouri City, Texas, she imagined herself singing and dancing on world stages like Whitney Houston, commanding the screen like Phylicia Rashad and Viola Davis and aspiring to bring all her gifts together as a true triple threat, much like the incomparable Leslie Uggams.
Judith’s passion for performing ignited in her hometown church, and that spark grew as she attended Houston’s Grammy Award-winning High School for the Performing & Visual Arts, majoring in vocal and dance. From there, she earned a music scholarship to Clark Atlanta University, where she graduated with a BA in Theatre Arts.
Judith’s Broadway dream came true when she joined the National Broadway Company of Motown The Musical (her dream show), traveling the world and sharing her voice and story. She has also been seen on stage in Broadway’s Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, understudying the legendary role of Donna Summer herself. Her journey continued when she joined the Original Broadway Cast of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and most recently the revival of The Wiz.
Beyond Broadway, Judith has performed Off Broadway, across the United States, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and South America, experiencing the transformative power of the arts on five continents. She is also a proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices.
From church choirs to Broadway stages, Judith’s journey is a testament to the power of dreams, hard work, and faith. “My story isn’t just about me—it’s about inspiring others to believe that anything is possible.”