About us

Conceived by Eduardo Jimenez Pons and Coty Manriquez, seasoned creators and directors with a track record at Televisa, NBC Universal Telemundo, Univision, Disney, and Nickelodeon, The Broadway Star Project is a visionary endeavor. Inspired by their journey as parents of a Broadway debutant at age 11, Eduardo and Coty recognized a gap in musical theatre education for serious young performers, and in collaboration with Ron and Linda Harris, as well as Stephen and Pamela Della Pietra, fellow Broadway parents, in 2017, they established The Broadway Star Project as a New York City-based initiative where top teachers, coaches, and mentors would capture the young artists’ attention, push them to their full potential, and inspire their imaginations as they embark on this exciting journey to achieve their dreams.

Vision | Mission

BSP envisions a secure haven where young performers can nurture their dreams and careers through top-notch education and immersive real-world experiences. Drawing insights from Broadway insiders, including casting directors, talent agents, and managers, BSP has developed a robust support system for parents and a framework to create genuine opportunities for aspiring actors.

Enriched Educational Experience

At BSP, we’re dedicated to helping children and teens develop their artistic talents through our engaging Performing Arts Classes. In addition to our popular musical theatre for young performers, we now offer exciting acting workshops for teens, as well as voice training for children and film acting lessons. This wide variety of classes allows students to build confidence and gain important skills, preparing them for different opportunities in the entertainment industry. Join us and let your child explore their passion for the arts in a fun and supportive environment!

Achievements

Since its inception, BSP has expanded its reach from New York City to Mexico City and Guatemala City, with plans for programs in Madrid, Spain. Our students have graced prestigious venues like 54 Below and Radio City Music Hall. Up until 2023, BSP has annually produced and published two albums, one EP, six live shows, and two music videos with a student body that comprises emerging Broadway and Hollywood actors alongside aspiring performers.

Impact

BSP’s impact goes beyond the stage. Our students have gained representation and received numerous callbacks, job offers, and elevated confidence levels.* Coty Manriquez rightly notes, “Our greatest accomplishment is the tangible success our students achieve through our programs.”

*Visit our Instagram and Meta pages to see some of our students’ professional achievements.

FACULTY AND GUESTS

Our programs always have Broadway stars and industry professionals to teach, mentor, and inspire our students.

Eduardo Jimenez Pons

Writer/Director/Producer

Dr. Peter Thoresen

Voice Teacher/Life Coach

Brooke Engen

Actress/Dancer/ Choreographer/Director

LaMar Baylor

Actor/Dancer/Choreographer

Tracey Moore

Acting Teacher/Director/Producer

Arri Lawton Simon

Actor/Music Director/Vocal Coach

Sofie Zamchick

Actress/Voice-Over and Vocal Coach

Diego Lucano

Actor/Writer/Director

Jenn Gambatese

Actress/Voice Teacher

Syndee Winters

Actress/Singer/Songwriter

Jonathon Timpanelli

Actor/Singer/Comedian/Imporvisor

 

Patrick O’Neill

Director/Choreographer/Educator

Hope Easterbrook

Actress/Choreographer/Philanthropist

David Ruttura

Director

Christine Browning

Voice Teacher

Sarah Glassman

Vocal Coach

Daniel May

Actor

Katie Travis

Actress/Educator/Philanthropist

Mary Mac

Voice Actor/Dialect Coach

Merri Sugarman

Casting Director (Tara Rubin Casting)

Jodi Prusan

Talent Manager (Connecting Talent)

Shirley Faison

Talent Agent (Adunni Rose Talent Agency)

Sam Yabro

Talent Agent (Buchwald)

Victoria Kress

Talent Agent (Osbrink Agency)

 

Allie Silber

Talent Agent (DDO Artists Agency)

 

Alex Brightman

Actor/Voice Actor/Writer

Krystina Alabado

Actress/Singer/Voice Actor

Eric Petersen

Actor/Singer/Voice Actor

Courtnee Carter

Actress/Singer/Artist

Telly Leung

Actor/Singer/Songwriter

Karla Puno Garcia

Performer/Choreographer/Director

Caitlin Kinnunen

Actress

Desi Oakley

Singer/Actress

Sophia Gennusa

Actress

Sarah Glassman

Singer/Vocal Coach

Support the BSP

Consider donating to The Aidan Duver Scholarship Fund through Dance4Hope Inc 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

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