BROADWAY THEATRE PROJECT, INC.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Broadway Theatre Project, Inc., founded in 1991 by award-winning dancer, choreographer, and director Ann Reinking along with her long-time associate Debra McWaters, who serves as the President and Artistic Director. Widely recognized by Playbill as 'the world's most prestigious musical theatre arts education program for high school and college students,' BTP has maintained a significant association with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Region 1 since 2012. The organization sponsors the annual Richard Maltby, Jr. Award for Musical Theatre Excellence. The mission of the intensive three-week training initiative is to advance key disciplines of musical theatre including acting, voice, and dance, while imparting crucial life skills that prepare students for professional theatre careers. BTP emphasizes both individual art forms and collaborative artistic processes. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, under registration number N96000005163 with the state of Florida, Broadway Theatre Project has offices at 12807 Coastal Breeze Way and can be contacted at (888) 874-1764 or (813) 975-9777. The organization's official website is broadwaytheatreproject.com. Led by a team including Executive Director Joseph Fenlon and other key personnel like Treasurer Arthur Ddr. Snider and Vice President Leslaw Skrzypek, BTP provides mentorship from top educators in the Tampa Bay area during its programs. Each program concludes with a Summer Festival offering performances, career discussions, and family events. Moreover, Broadway Theatre Project prides itself on having Peisha McPhee among its faculty members, celebrating the achievements of her daughters — Katherine McPhee, a notable 'American Idol' finalist now starring in NBC productions, and Adriana McPhee. This connection highlights BTP's influence in nurturing talents who have significantly impacted the field of musical theatre.