Debra McWaters

Debra was Ann Reinking's associate for more than fifteen years. Assistant Choreographer: The Tony award-winning Broadway production of Fosse as well as the first National Tour, the London West End production and the European Tour; the Tony award-winning show, Chicago, Broadway production, Shubert Theatre; Chicago, two National Tours; Chicago, London, Australian and Viennese companies; Chicago, Encores, New York City Center.

National Tour: Applause, Papermill Playhouse. Associate Choreographer: The Man In The White Suit, reading for Broadway, No Strings, Encore Series at the New York City Center, The Look of Love, Roundabout Theatre Company, The Visit, the Goodman Theatre with Chita Rivera, Legends, Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, Suite Kander, Missouri State Ballet, Tonight at 8:30, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Caution: Side Effects, Melissa Thodos Dancers.

Associate Director/ Choreographer: Broadway Under the Stars at Bryant Park. Co-founded the Broadway Theatre Project (BTP). Served as Chair of the University of South Florida Dance Department. Debra was the Tour Director/Choreographer of the 2002 through 2004 National/International tours as well as the Gateway Playhouse production of Fosse.

In addition to teaching workshops around the country, Debra recently completed a book on Fosse technique that is currently on the shelves and is writing a book on Musical Theatre training using BTP methods.

Broadway Theatre Project

Founded in 1991, Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) is the world's most prestigious musical theatre arts education program for high school and college students. Under the Artistic Direction of Debra McWaters, the non-profit BTP is an intensive three-week training program focused on the key disciplines of musical theatre including acting, dancing, and singing, as well as the critical life skills necessary to work in the professional world of entertainment.

Based on the premise that studying with professionals who are actively working in their field is an essential way to hone one's craft, BTP apprentices study with these artists and educators who come from the worlds of theatre, film and television. During this intensive three week musical theatre course, students attend classes in acting, dance, voice and writing. Emphasis is not only placed on the individual art forms but also on the collaborative process and the collective creation of art. Held on the campus of The University of South Florida, the Project concludes with a musical performance at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

The BTP is not only interested in artistic training but also in creating a well-rounded, disciplined, healthy performer and company member. The goal is to sharpen the physical, mental and emotional tools required to enjoy a healthy existence in the performing arts arena.

Debra has extensive knowledge regarding the Fosse style and will be teaching movement which fuses this style with various other forms of dance.  This fusion of dance will help students to become more facile with different dance forms when auditioning in the professional arena.  Given that acting is required of all musical theatre performers who wish to succeed in the business, elements of it will be layered on top of the dance style. Numbers from the show, "Fosse", may also be visited, if time permits.

Master Class & BTP Audition

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Refunds and Exchanges - All Sales Are Final!

1.        Before completing your master class and/or Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) audition registration order, please carefully review your order. Mistakes can not be rectified after the sale has been confirmed.

2.        There are absolutely no refunds, cancellations, exchanges or rebates.

3.        Any convenience fees and shipping charges are non-refundable.

Refund Policy for Cancelled or Postponed audition

Occasionally, a master class or an audition is cancelled due to weather conditions or situations beyond our control affecting the BTP staff and/or dance studio. If a master class or audition is cancelled, refunds will automatically be applied to the credit card used by the customer at the time of purchase. In such instances, refunds will generally appear on the next account statement depending upon the billing cycle. Refunds for a cancelled master class or audition include only the ticket price. Any convenience fees, shipping charges & facility fees are non-refundable.

Convenience Fee

A convenience fee (service charge) is NOT charged for online orders and is only assessed for master class and/or audition tickets purchased by telephone or United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail. The convenience fee is priced per ticket to be as low as possible so that the purchaser does not pay more than is absolutely necessary. This convenience fee is always non-refundable.

Ticket Order Processing

Master class and audition ticket orders are processed only after the purchaser’s billing address has been verified. Occasionally incorrect billing or credit card account information is received for a ticket order that can delay processing and delivery. In these cases, attempts will be made to contact the purchaser using the information provided at the time of purchase. If the purchaser can not be reached, the ticket order may be cancelled and the tickets sold to another customer.

Print-At-Home

If you have selected to receive your Print-At-Home tickets, the master class and/or audition ticket order confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on the ticket order. The purchaser must print out every ticket. If multiple tickets are ordered, each ticket must be printed. Each Print-At-Home tickets must be presented for entry into the master class and/or audition. The confirmation number can not be used for entry.

Master class and/or audition tickets may be reprinted for the purchaser’s use only. The unique two-dimensional bar code printed on all tickets will allow only one ticket, the first ticket, to enter the audition. The purchaser agrees not to sell, reproduce for sale, alter, or counterfeit the ticket for any reason, and assumes all financial liability for the copying of the unique, bar-coded ticket.

Will Call

If you elected to have your master class and/or audition ticket held at the Check-In Desk (Will Call), you will need to bring a printed copy of the ticket order receipt to the dance studio on the day of the master class or audition to pick up the tickets and gain admittance. We are not responsible for tickets ordered but not picked up at the Check-In Desk. By agreeing to these terms, purchasers waive their right to any refund for audition tickets not picked up.

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