Project Broadway Sponsors Broadway Bound Careers in the Theater & Beyond!

Every child dreams of coming to NYC to become a Broadway star. For a select few this dream might come true. However, if you're a young student in Harlem there's a good chance you've never even been in a Broadway theater; or have any performing arts classes offered to you in your school. You would have no idea that if you're not a talented "triple threat" that there are many career opportunities in the theater. And that's where Project Broadway and Marc Tumminelli step in. Project Broadway in partnership with Harlem Grown will be hosting a panel discussion and Q&A for over 200 students from PS197, PS154, and PS125 ages 7-12 on Friday March 24th.

A distinguished panel of Broadway experts will offer insight, education and advice for jobs on and off the stage.

Marc Tumminelli owner of Broadway Workshop will lead the panel discussion along with.... Thelma Pollard- Makeup Supervisor for Phantom of the Operaon Broadway
Chris Boneau- Owner Boneau/Bryan/Brown Press Agent (Chicago, Book of Mormon, Waitress) Jelani Remy- Actor- Simba in The Lion King on Broadway, Kevin Thomas Garcia- Hair & Wig- Wicked, Kinky Boots, Nicolas Ward - Actor - In Transit and On The Town on Broadway

About Project Broadway:
Project Broadway is a 501c3 nonprofit, dedicated to fostering participation in enriching theater arts educational experiences for students who may not otherwise have access to an education in the arts. Project Broadway offers scholarships for children to participate in intensive theater training programs and enriching workshops focusing on self-confidence and exploration of the theater arts. These unique experiences help nurture the development of important life skills, encourage self-expression, and motivate authentic development for students of all ages. More info www.ProjectBroadway.org.