Upcoming Classes

November 2–6, 2026 – Our Fall Workshops give young performers an exciting, focused week of theatre-making, culminating in a performance for family and friends.

Throughout the week, students will rehearse and perform a short show while being challenged to deepen their understanding of the craft of acting, character development, and storytelling. They’ll work together as an ensemble to bring the show to life, building confidence, collaboration, and performance skills along the way.

Best of all, all rehearsals and performances will be held on the Wagon Wheel Theatre stage, giving students the opportunity to learn and perform in the same unique theatre-in-the-round environment as Wagon Wheel productions.

Grades 2–4: Monday–Friday, 4:30–5:45 PM
Final Performance: Friday at 5:15 PM

Grades 5–12: Monday–Friday, 6:00–8:00 PM
Final Performance: Friday at 7:00 PM

What is Broadway 360?

Broadway 360 is Wagon Wheel Conservatory’s school-year-long, audition-based, pre-professional musical theatre training program for Indiana’s most talented and dedicated teenage actors, singers, and dancers who are serious about pursuing musical theatre at the collegiate or professional level.

The program combines rigorous, masterclass-style group instruction in acting, voice, and dance, led by working theatre professionals, with a holistic, 360-degree curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of an increasingly competitive and evolving industry.

Why “360”?
The name reflects the spirit of the program: the 360° design of our unique in-the-round theatre space, our holistic 360° approach to arts education, and our unique “full-circle” relationship with the Broadway community, where former Wagon Wheel alumni return as guest teachers after building careers on Broadway and beyond.

Who can audition?
Dedicated performers ages 13 to 19 from anywhere within driving distance of Warsaw. Fort Wayne, South Bend, Elkhart, Goshen, Mishawaka, Wabash, Kendallville, Nappanee, Columbia City—we’re looking at you!

What are the program details?

• Program Dates: August–May | 10-Month Cohort
• Ages: 13–19
• Weekly Classes: Sundays, 4:00–8:00 PM or 4:30–8:30 PM
• Intensives: Extended Sunday Classes, 1:00–8:00 PM (12 Total) + Occasional School Night and Weekend Tech / Dress Rehearsals
• Total Calendar Days: 55 | Total Contact Hours: 250+ Hours
• Performance Opportunities: 9+

What are the audition details?

• When: Sunday, July 12, 2026 and Monday, July 20, 2026
• Where: Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Conservatory (2517 E. Center St.)
• Time: 5:00 pm

Please sign up for one audition date by completing the audition form!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION!

• HOW TO PREPARE
  1. PREPARE 60-90 SECOND SONG CUT OF YOUR CHOOSING
  Choose a selection that:
  • You know well and feel confident performing
  • Shows off your vocal quality and range
  • Is age appropriate

  Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the appropriate key for the accompanist.

  Students who have NOT yet been members of Broadway 360 are welcome to either bring their own song OR choose a song selection from this folder: SONG FOLDER HERE

  Students who HAVE previously been members of Broadway 360 are challenged to select their own song, print it, identify a strong 60-90 cut, and clearly mark their cut on the sheet music.

  2. DANCE CALL
  Each audition will begin with a group dance call. You will learn a combination upon arrival. Please dress comfortably and wear clean dance shoes or sneakers (never worn outside) for the dance call.

  3. EAR-TRAINING & VOCAL RANGE CHECK
  Students will also complete a brief ear-training and vocal range check to help determine appropriate vocal parts and placements within the cohort.

  CALLBACKS AND INTERVIEWS
  Callbacks will include an interview with the student and at least one parent or legal guardian. Callback interviews will be scheduled individually based on student and family availability. They may also include additional song cuts, dance combinations, or cold-reading material TBD

  Email all questions to Broadway 360 Program Director: ianbconnor@wagonwheelcenter.org

  View the full audition information and program overview packet by clicking the button below.