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A Night of Broadway

Friday, February 21, 2025

July 28 - August 1, 2025

Naperville, IL

5-Day Musical Theatre Intensive for Ages 10-21

Are you ready to take center stage?

IMPACT: Musical Theater is your backstage pass to the world of Broadway. Join us for five unforgettable days of intensive training, exclusive industry access, and professional-level preparation to help you shine.

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What's Included

Masterclasses with Industry Experts

* Vocal: Perfect your 16-bar audition cuts to captivate casting directors.
* Acting: Rehearse audition sides with expert coaching.
* Dance: Learn authentic Broadway choreography directly from the pros.

Industry Sessions

Connect with top talent agents and casting directors who know what it takes to book the job.

Professional Headshot Session

Get the perfect headshot to elevate your audition portfolio.

Field Trip to Chicago

Experience the magic of live theater with a group outing to a professional musical.

Parent Session

Hear from industry pros about navigating careers in the performing arts.

Final Showcase

Perform for friends, family, and industry professionals at a celebratory capstone event.

Daily Lunch Provided

Fuel up for a day of high-energy learning and creativity.

What's New This Year

Pre-Professional Track for Older Students

Specialized coursework tailored to serious performers looking to elevate their skills.

Placement Auditions After Registration

Receive a customized curriculum and schedule that fits your unique talents and goals.

Daily Dance Mechanics Classes

Refine your technique and gain the confidence to master even the toughest choreography.

Audition Techniques Workshop

Learn the secrets to walking into any audition like a pro.

Acting Classes on Scene Study

Sharpen your ability to bring characters to life with a focus on the latest industry standards.

Affordable Payment Options

Choose the plan that works for you:

Pay in Full

One-time payment of $1,495

Payment Plan

3 monthly payments of $595

Extended Payment Plan

Reserve your spot with just a $95 deposit today + 6 monthly payments of $295

Don't miss your chance!

Spots are limited and filling fast. Whether you’re dreaming of Broadway or simply looking to grow as a performer, IMPACT: Musical Theater is the ultimate summer experience to ignite your passion and prepare you for success.

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July 28 - August 1, 2025

Naperville, IL

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Daily Schedule

JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025

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Justice Moore / Dance

JUSTICE MOORE is a New York based performer and choreographer. Growing up in Dallas, Texas, she trained in all styles at Next Step Dance Performing Arts Center. Upon graduating from Allen High School, she had the amazing opportunity to open Hamilton in Chicago as ‘The Bullet.’ She then went on to open the second national tour of the show and join the Broadway production. Moore had the honor to work on projects by Keone and Mari Madrid such as Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway and The Karate Kid: The Musical in St. Louis. She worked on seasons four and five of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” with choreographer Marguerite Derricks. She made her movie debut in Disney+’ Better Nate Than Ever, directed by Tim Federle and choreographed by Zach Woodlee, and her television choreographic debut in CBS’ “East New York.” She was the associate choreographer for London’s Fangirls (under Ebony Williams) and New York City Center’s production of Jelly’s Last Jam (under Edgar Godineaux). Never limiting herself to one side of the dance industry, she continues to keep expanding her community, training, and possibilities. She performed with Doja Cat for MTV’s VMAs, Tyla for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and Stray Kids for the 2024 Youtube Brandcast. She is currently in Broadway’s Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger. Moore has captivated audiences online and off through her story telling, choreography, and comedy. She hopes to continue exploring the many ways dance and storytelling can connect with humans of all avenues. Instagram: @justicemoore_.

Samantha Pauly / Voice

Samantha Pauly is a Grammy nominated and Drama Desk Award winning actress best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in SIX the Musical on Broadway. She was most recently seen starring as Jordan Baker in the premiere of The Great Gatsby at Papermill Playhouse. In the summer of 2019, Samantha was hand picked by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jamie Lloyd to play Eva Peron in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s critically acclaimed revival of Evita on the West End. The production went on to receive nominations and wins at The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, the WhatsOnStage Awards, and the Oliviers. After returning to the U.S., Samantha went on to tour with SIX the Musical and made stops at The Citadel Theatre, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts before landing on Broadway in the early spring of 2020. She has starred in many regional productions including Mimi inRENT, Betsy in Honeymoon in Vegas, Eva Peron in Evita, Jovie in Elf the Musical, and Amber von Tussle in Hairspray, to name a few. In 2018, Samantha joined the first national tour of Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell as Valkyrie, before an abrupt cancellation. Soon after, she was cast as Katherine Howard in the US premiere of SIX the Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre for which she received a Joseph Jefferson Award. She also tours and performs her solo cabaret An Evening with Samantha Pauly, and has performed in NYC, LA, Chicago, and more. Samantha’s TV credits include: Chicago PD (NBC), and ads for Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Purina, and T-Mobile. Since her journey with SIX began, Samantha has also been seen and reviewed in The New York Times, Vogue Magazine, The New York Post, The Associated Press, andthe Washington Post.

Kara Lindsay / Acting

KARA LINDSAY Broadway: Wicked (Glinda), Beautiful (Cynthia Weil), Newsies (Katherine Plumber) Original Cast/ Fathom Events Film, Once Upon a Mattress (Winnifred Standby for Sutton Foster). National Tour: Wicked (Glinda), Little House on the Prairie (originated role of Laura). Paper Mill Playhouse: Newsies, Jolly Holiday, Little House…Prairie. Sacramento Music Circus: Singin in the Rain (Kathy Selden). NCT: Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins). Kansas City Starlight: Cinderella (Cinderella). Kansas City Rep: Cabaret (Sally Bowles). 5th Avenue: Lone Star Love (Miss Ann Page). Geva: A Christmas Carol(Belle). Film: Wicked Movie Part One ensemble vocals. TV: “Murphy Brown”, ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong”, ABC’s “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II”, Tony Awards, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. BFA Carnegie Mellon University. Huge thanks and LOVE to my family and to Stewart Talent/ Amplified. @karalindsay1

Maggie Spanuello / Casting

MAGGIE SPANUELLO (she/her/hers) works at Gray Talent Group as an Associate Agent on the Chicago On-Camera and Voiceover team after working as a director and music theatre educator for ten years in Chicago, Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. Selected credits include work at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Windy City Playhouse, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Brightside Theatre, and Hope Summer Repertory. She was the Associate Director on the award-winning Off-Broadway Production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK (“Best Play Revival”-Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, “Critic’s Pick”-NY Times) and the US Tour (Royal George Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Pasadena Playhouse, Seattle Rep, American Conservatory Theatre) directed by Robin Herford.

JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025

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