Sabrina Learman, Emerson College

Sabrina’s students have been heard and seen in Broadway (and off- Broadway) productions and international tours (including Hamilton, A Beautiful Noise, RENT, American Idiot, Les Misérables). You can hear them on cruise ships, at summer stock, and open mics. They have been accepted to prestigious conservatory and summer programs in musical theatre and opera, and […]

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Ramone Owens, Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Ramone Owens is an educator, artistic leader, and institutional collaborator whose work centers on developing durable, student-centered training environments in higher education. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Theater Division at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he contributes to curriculum design, faculty governance, student recruitment, and divisional strategy alongside his teaching and creative […]

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Samuel Stricklen, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Stricklen is an actor, director and educator. He holds an MFA in Acting from the University of California San Diego and a BFA in Drama (now known as Acting) from CCM where he was awarded the Dolly Award for sustained excellence in achievement and performance by a senior. As a professional actor, some of Stricklen’s theater credits include: Superior […]

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How do I apply for need-based financial aid for ArtsBridge Summer?

If you are admitted to an ArtsBridge Summer program and indicated in your application that you would be applying for financial aid, we will notify you and open your application to submit the required financial aid application materials. To apply for need-based financial aid, you will need to submit a brief written statement and your […]

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Do you offer application fee waivers?

Yes, we offer application fee waivers for students who demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, you must meet one or more of the following criteria, as set by the College Board: You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Your family’s annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by […]

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Does the need-based aid/scholarship cover room and board?

Typically, our need-based scholarships cover tuition only, and room and board are not included. However, in rare circumstances, we may be able to provide additional assistance to cover room and board. We consider each family’s individual circumstances and strive to make our programs accessible to students from all financial backgrounds. We can also provide information […]

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What is required to apply for need-based financial aid?

To be considered for need-based financial aid, please note that the following documents are required: PDF copies of the two most recent years of parents/guardians’ completed tax returns (summary pages showing AGI are sufficient). This can be 2023 and 2024 OR 2024 and 2025 (if available). Please do NOT upload W2s or Paystubs. If parents/guardians […]

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Is financial aid available for ArtsBridge Summer?

Yes, we are proud to offer over $100,000 in need-based financial aid each year for ArtsBridge Summer programs. All students admitted to our programs are considered meritorious, as admission is competitive. Our financial aid is 100% need-based, and we welcome applications from any family who feels they may need assistance. Please note that we are […]

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Justin John Moniz, NYU Steinhardt

Dr. Justin John Moniz serves as Associate Director of Vocal Performance and Coordinator of Vocal Pedagogy at New York University’s (NYU) Steinhardt School where he holds the rank of Associate Professor. Moniz is also a member of the Vocal Arts Faculty at Manhattan School of Music where he teaches vocal wellness and physiology. His students […]

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Gabriella Sam, Penn State University

Born in New York, Soprano Gabriella Sam has studied at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music under the guidance of Dr. Gwendolyn Detwiler. Currently, Ms. Sam has had the honor to teach at Penn State University in Musical Theater voice. Opera roles performed include: Lily in Porgy and Bess, Ann Putnam in Robert Ward’s The Crucible, […]

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