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Train with Broadway pros at San Antonio's Empire Theatre.

ATG's Broadway Project is a two-week musical-theatre intensive for ages 8–17, set inside the 1914 Empire Theatre downtown. Daily acting, voice, and dance classes culminate in a public showcase on the same stage that has hosted nearly a century of touring productions.

  • 8–17
  • $495–$795
  • Empire Theatre
  • San Antonio, TX
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Answer at a glance

The Broadway Project is an intensive musical-theatre summer camp at the historic Empire Theatre in downtown San Antonio. Over two weeks, students ages 8–17 train with Broadway professionals and perform a fully-staged showcase on the same stage that has hosted touring productions for nearly a century. Day camp format with optional extended care; tuition starts at $495 (TODO confirm).

What is the Broadway Project?

ATG's Broadway Project is a flagship summer training program designed by industry professionals for kids and teens who love to sing, act, and dance. Set inside the historic 1914 Empire Theatre — one of San Antonio's most beautiful performance spaces — the program combines daily acting, vocal, and dance instruction with rehearsals for an end-of-camp showcase performance.

The Broadway Project runs as a daytime camp — students arrive in the morning, train through the day, and head home in the late afternoon. Class sizes are intentionally small so each student receives meaningful coaching, and the final showcase performance is open to family, friends, and the public.

Who is this camp for?

The program is designed for kids and teens ages 8–17 who light up when they're on a stage. You don't need audition tape or years of training. You do need to be curious, willing to try, and ready to be part of a team — performing arts are an ensemble craft and everyone learns faster when they show up for each other.

Returning students will find more advanced material in scene work and vocal coaching. First-timers will find a welcoming beginners' track and patient instructors who remember being new themselves. ATG groups students by age and by experience so no one is left behind — or held back.

A day at camp

Every day is different, but here's a typical rhythm. Drop-off starts thirty minutes before the first block; pickup runs in a slow-roll lane at the side entrance.

  1. 8:30 AMDrop-off and breakfast snack in the lobby.
  2. 9:00 AMGroup vocal and physical warm-ups led by the ensemble director.
  3. 9:30 AMActing technique block with guest faculty — scene work, monologue coaching, and improvisation drawn from the camp repertoire.
  4. 11:00 AMDance and movement: choreography for the showcase, taught in age- appropriate cohorts so beginners build foundations and returners deepen their craft.
  5. 12:15 PMLunch in the historic lobby and a rest break.
  6. 1:00 PMSmall-group vocal coaching (three to five students per faculty member) — ear training, mix-belt safety, and song interpretation.
  7. 2:30 PMEnsemble rehearsal: principals and chorus work side by side, building the staging that becomes the final showcase.
  8. 4:00 PMStretch, daily debrief, and journaling.
  9. 4:30 PMPickup, with optional extended care until 5:30 PM for families that need it.

About the Empire Theatre

The Empire Theatre opened on November 28, 1913 as the Newton Theatre and reopened a year later under its current name. Designed in the elegant late-Beaux-Arts style, it became one of San Antonio's premier vaudeville and silent-film houses through the 1920s and was lovingly restored in the 1990s after decades of decline.

Today the Empire seats just under nine hundred and hosts everything from touring Broadway companies to comedy specials, concerts, and community productions. The space is intimate — every seat has sight lines, the acoustics are warm, and the gilded proscenium reminds students they are standing where Texas theatre history was made. Walking into the lobby on the first day of camp is, for many kids, the moment the program clicks.

Camp uses the theatre's main stage daily for ensemble work and final-week dress rehearsals, while studio rehearsal rooms and the green room host smaller breakout sessions. ATG's relationship with the venue ensures students have professional-grade access most camps simply can't offer.

226 N St Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Parking & drop-off

Drop-off and pickup happen at the side entrance on North St Mary's Street, which becomes a slow-roll lane between 8:30–9:00 AM and 4:30–5:00 PM each day. Pay parking is plentiful on adjacent blocks (the City of San Antonio's Houston Street Garage is half a block away and offers reduced flat rates after 5 PM for showcase nights). Families with accessibility needs should contact ATG ahead of camp to arrange the dedicated ADA drop-off spot at the front lobby entrance.

What to bring

  • ✓Refillable water bottle (the theatre has filtered refill stations).
  • ✓Comfortable clothes you can move in — leggings, athletic shorts, or jeans you can sit on the floor in.
  • ✓Dance-appropriate footwear or non-marking sneakers; barefoot is fine for some warm-ups.
  • ✓Packed lunch and one or two snacks. Refrigeration is available; nut-free preferred (we cohort with families who manage allergies).
  • ✓Notebook and pen — students keep a daily journal of warm-ups, song choices, and director's notes.
  • ✓Layers — the theatre is dramatically cool inside, especially in early summer.
  • ✓Reusable bag to carry it all between studio and stage spaces.

Parent FAQ

The most common questions we hear. Don't see yours? Email us.

Where is the Broadway Project held?
Inside the Empire Theatre at 226 North St Mary's Street in downtown San Antonio, with daily classes split between the main stage, dance studios, and breakout spaces.
What ages does this camp serve?
Kids and teens ages 8–17. Students are grouped by age and experience so younger campers don't feel out of place and older students get appropriately advanced material.
Does my child need theatre experience to attend?
No prior experience is required. Beginners and returning students both thrive — ATG's faculty teach to the room and run differentiated tracks within most blocks.
Is there an audition or interview to get in?
No formal audition. ATG asks for a short registration form with age and any relevant background, which helps the team place each student in the right cohort on day one.
How long does the camp run?
The Broadway Project is a two-week day camp, Monday through Friday, with a public showcase performance at the end. (TODO: confirm exact dates from the atgtickets.com listing.)
What's a typical day like?
Mornings cover acting and movement; afternoons focus on vocal coaching and ensemble rehearsal. Pickup is at 4:30 PM with extended care available until 5:30 PM. See the 'A day at camp' section above for the full rhythm.
Is there a final performance and can family attend?
Yes — the showcase performance on the final Friday is open to family, friends, and the public. Tickets are free or low-cost via the ATG box office.
Are payment plans or scholarships available?
ATG offers a limited number of need-based scholarships each year and accepts split-payment plans on request. Reach out via the registration page to learn more.
Who teaches the camp?
Faculty are working Broadway and regional theatre professionals — directors, choreographers, music directors, and ensemble actors. Specific faculty rosters are announced annually closer to camp.
Is extended care available?
Yes. Drop-off opens at 8:30 AM, regular pickup is 4:30 PM, and supervised extended care runs until 5:30 PM at no additional cost (subject to confirmation of the current year's policy).
Does the camp provide lunches?
Families pack lunches and snacks. Refrigeration is available at the theatre, and we ask families to keep the camp environment nut-aware out of respect for cohort members with allergies.
Where do I park or drop off my kid?
Drop-off uses the side entrance on North St Mary's Street as a slow-roll lane. Paid garage parking is available half a block away at the Houston Street Garage. See the 'Parking & drop-off' section for details.
Is the camp ADA-accessible?
Yes. The Empire Theatre is ADA-accessible from the main lobby with elevator access between floors. Contact ATG before registration to arrange dedicated drop-off and any specific accommodations.
What's the refund or cancellation policy?
Refund policy is set by ATG and listed on the atgtickets.com registration page. As a general rule, full refunds are available up to 30 days before the camp starts; credit toward future camps is available closer to the start date.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Because families pack lunches, dietary control stays with each family. ATG asks parents to disclose serious allergies on the registration form so the team can manage shared spaces accordingly.
How do I register?
Registration is handled directly by ATG through atgtickets.com. Use the Register button at the top of this page — it takes you straight to the official listing.
What if my child has never sung in front of people?
That's completely normal for first-time campers. The first few days emphasize vocal safety, group singing, and low-pressure exercises before any solo work. The showcase is structured so every student has a meaningful moment without anyone being put on the spot.

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