IMPACT
18
Years of Excellence
Since 2006, Broadway Dreams has been a leading force in performing arts education.
55+
Global Reach
Programs conducted in 55+ U.S. and Canadian cities and 8 countries.
$1.5Mil
Scholarships
Over $1.5 million awarded in needs-based scholarships, empowering approximately 50% of our students.
150+
Broadway Successes
150+ student debuts on Broadway and national tours.
20K+
Student Engagement
20,000+ students engaged globally.
MISSION
At Broadway Dreams, our mission is to dismantle the barriers that stand between talented young people and their dreams in the performing arts. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we strive to provide youth and young adults of all socioeconomic backgrounds with performance training, life skills building, and mentorship opportunities from the entertainment industry’s most distinguished talents.
THE EXPERIENCE
Broadway Dreams offers a diverse range of programs to meet the needs of young performers:

Summer Intensives
Weeklong intensive programs focused on acting, singing, and dancing held throughout the U.S. and beyond.

Workshops & Masterclasses
Workshops and Masterclasses

Chartered Programs
Partnerships with performing arts high schools and universities

Exclusive Network
Unprecedented access to the entertainment industry’s most distinguished casting agencies, educators, directors, and more!
All programs provide high-level instruction from seasoned Broadway professionals and are often offered at little to no cost to participants.
SUPPORT & MENTORSHIP
What sets Broadway Dreams apart is our unparalleled support infrastructure. We create inclusive spaces where students of all backgrounds can explore their artistic potential. Our network of Broadway professionals provides mentorship and forms the basis of emotional support and professional opportunity for our students’ future careers.
SUPPORT & MENTORSHIP
What sets Broadway Dreams apart is our unparalleled support infrastructure. We create inclusive spaces where students of all backgrounds can explore their artistic potential. Our network of Broadway professionals provides mentorship and forms the basis of emotional support and professional opportunity for our students’ future careers.
WORLD-CLASS FACULTY
Our faculty includes top Broadway professionals such as:

Billy Porter
Emmy, Grammy, & Tony Award-Winner "Pose", Kinky Boots

Tituss Burgess
Emmy Nominee "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"

Alex Newell
Tony Award-Winner "Glee", Shucked

Spencer Liff
Emmy Award Nominated Choreographer “So You Think You Can Dance”, Drag: The Musical

Stafford Arima
Director Allegiance

Connor Gallagher
Choreographer Beetlejuice

D.B. Bonds
Director Boop!

Otis Sallid
Director & Choreographer Smokey Joe's Cafe

Gordon Greenburg
Director Heart of Rock & Roll

Maxx Reed
Choreographer Beetlejuice

Michael Mcelroy
Director Rent

Nicholas Rodriguez
Company, Tarzan

John Bronston
Music Director The Wiz

Jenn Coella
Suffs

Sara Jean Ford
The Phantom of the Opera

Ryann Redmond
Borderlands: The Movie

Heidi Blickenstaff
Something Rotten!

Quentin Earl Darrington
MJ: The Musical

Carina-Kay Louchiey
MJ: The Musical

Alysha Umphress
On the Town

Christopher J. Hanke
How to Succeed...

Jason Gotay
"Gossip Girl," Spider-Man

Mimi Scardulla
Cabaret

Alexa Green
Wicked

Alex Ellis
Titianique

Christopher Campbell
MJ: The Musical

Warren Egypt Franklin
Hamilton

Matthew Scott
An American in Paris

Elizabeth Stanley
Jagged Little Pill

Tyler Hanes
CATS
Staff

Annette Tanner
Founder + President

Ryan Ratelle
General Manager

Sarah Hartmann
Artistic Director Anastasia

Tyson Francis
Company Manager

Rachel Hoffman, CSA
Director of Engagement and Opportunity

Peter Dunn, CSA
Director of Engagement and Opportunity

Neal radding
Development Director

Hannah Kathleen Hawkshaw
Marketing Director

Rico Lebron
Social Media Manager

Alicia Fox-Lenz
Graphic Designer
Board of Directors

Annette Tanner
Founder + President
Annette Tanner
Annette Tanner founded Broadway Dreams in 2006. Originally from New Zealand, she has a distinguished background in arts management, independently serving as the casting director on several major films, television shows, and commercials; as an agent at Richard Kent Management in Sydney, Australia; and as the General Manager for the United Kingdom division of Australia’s largest photography studio. In addition to her leadership of Broadway Dreams, she has maintained her work as a casting director for two pre-Broadway workshops of The Me Nobody Knows, the revised Zanna, Don’t, The Preacher’s Wife and as an associate for select New York projects, including Annie, Mary Poppins, and Altar Boyz. Most recently, she was the casting director for Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You show at New York’s Beacon Theatre. In 2016, she co-produced the first ever United States-Russian musical theatre collaboration with Stage Entertainment Russia, which performed two sold out performances at the Rossiya Theatre in Moscow.

Ryan Stana
Board Chair
Ryan Stana
Ryan Stana is the founder, chairman and CEO of RWS Global, a pioneering force in the creation of captivating live entertainment experiences. With a visionary approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, Stana has propelled RWS Global to the forefront of the industry, forging partnerships with renowned brands such as NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery and Lionsgate as well as world-class amusement parks and major cruise lines worldwide. Stana founded RWS Global in 2003 with a mission to provide accessible live entertainment while nurturing opportunities for emerging talent. Today, his leadership expands the company’s reach across multiple continents, with flagship headquarters in New York City and additional offices and studios in London, Cincinnati, Orlando, Sydney and Shanghai. Under Stana’s guidance, RWS Global has garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking productions and experiences, earning an Emmy® Award and numerous accolades from prestigious industry organizations. His dedication to innovation and inclusivity has earned him recognition on esteemed lists such as the Seatrade Cruise News 20 under 40, the Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List and listed Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NYC (Time Out New York). Additionally, he has been acknowledged as an inaugural LGBTQ Executive by Crain’s Business Magazine. Stana’s vision has turned ordinary spaces into dynamic stages, delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. With a dedicated team of over 300 full-time employees and an additional workforce of 8,000+ individuals annually, RWS Global continues to set new standards across parks, resorts, cruise lines and sporting events. Stana is actively involved in the arts community, serving as Board Director and Finance Chair for the Broadway Dreams Foundation, raising millions at their annual gala and as a Trustee for Point Park University. Driven by values of dedication, trust, innovation and creativity, Stana inspires his team to push boundaries and exceed expectations. With a track record of success and a passion for enriching lives through entertainment, Stana continues to shape the landscape of the industry, leaving an indelible mark on guests and talent alike.

Marjorie Wynn
Vice Chair, Gala Chair
Marjorie Wynn
Marjorie Wynn is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in Wealth & Investment Management, specializing in strategic marketing and client engagement for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Her leadership at firms like Wells Fargo’s Abbot Downing, Ameriprise Financial, and American Express, coupled with her entrepreneurial experience, demonstrates a proven ability to drive brand excellence and impactful client experiences. Her expertise spans brand strategy, digital solutions, high-profile sponsorships, client engagement strategies, and large-scale event management. A University of Saint Thomas alumna, and a passionate advocate for the performing arts, Marjorie brings a wealth of strategic vision and a deep commitment to fostering artistic growth to the Broadway Dreams Foundation.

Sonya Schroeder
Secretary
Sonya Schroeder
Sonya Schroeder is Co-Founder of iiWisdom, the leading provider of interactive governance solutions for companies and investors, which she and her team built in partnership with BlackRock and subsequently sold. The team continues to run a series of annual engagement conferences for the governance community. Additionally, she has a consulting practice, focused on helping small businesses with marketing, branding, and leadership training. Sonya has two decades of experience developing strategic, marketing, and research plans for leading corporate brands. She was a consultant at Bain & Company and held senior operating roles at American Express, Time, Inc and The Geppetto Group. She graduated with a BA in Economics from Duke and an MBA from Harvard. She has three children, and her youngest, Natalie, has been a Dreamer for almost ten years.

Mike Cox
Treasurer, Finance Chair
Mike Cox
Michael B. Cox is Vice Chairman, Corporate Advisory & Investment Banking. Mr. Cox joined Seabury as a partner in Seabury’s principal advisory practice in April 1998. He has over 30 years of corporate and advisory experience covering corporate recovery, cash management, business planning and crisis management. At Seabury, Mr. Cox has advised numerous airline and helicopter clients on a variety of projects, including airline treasury, corporate finance, and airline restructuring. In addition, Mr. Cox has been qualified as an industry expert in various commercial disputes involving aircraft leasing matters, airline valuations and business plans for the passenger, helicopter and cargo sector.

Martha Gorjanc
Sponsorship, Partnership, and Development Chair
Martha Gorjanc
Martha Gorjanc blends a strong financial background in the mortgage loan industry with her passion for the arts. She has been actively involved with the Performing Arts since 2005, working with multiple creative and artistic directors on a number of levels, including fundraising, performance workshops, set design and charitable giving. She is a strong advocate for young people of all ages having an opportunity, through the arts, to express themselves and give rise to their creative voice. It is through the power of this transformation that she believes aspiring artists can realize their true potential, setting them up for success, no matter where their path in life ultimately takes them.

Margaret Busch
Nominating, Governance, and People & Culture Chair
Margaret Busch
Margaret Busch and her husband, Tim, have proudly raised their family in the Rochester, NY area, where they are active supporters of numerous local non-profit organizations. In 2021, together with their sons, they established The Margaret and Tim Busch Family Foundation, dedicated to providing financial support primarily to initiatives focused on education and the arts. Margaret earned her BA in Theatre Arts from William Paterson University, after which she performed in both professional and community theatre productions. In recent years, she has reignited her passion for the theatre as a co-producer of Drag the Musical, currently running Off-Broadway, and The Taste of Things to Come in Chicago. Additionally, she has invested in notable productions such as M. Butterfly and the Tony Award-winning production of Company on Broadway, as well as Burlesque the Musical in the UK, Moulin Rouge in Australia, and Off-Broadway shows including Shake and Bake, Love’s Labor Lost, and The Other Josh Cohen. Beyond her work in the arts, Margaret is actively involved in her community. She has held leadership roles within the Rochester Garden Club, serving as chairperson for their annual fundraiser to support local beautification and education projects. She also chaired the Gilda’s Club of Rochester Gala. Since 2019, Margaret has been a board trustee at Geva Theatre Center and has chaired their annual fundraiser, Geva Curtain Call, on three occasions. In addition to her philanthropic and artistic pursuits, Margaret works as a Personal Stylist for J.Hilburn Menswear, blending her passion for fashion with her commitment to helping others.

Bradley Bergeron
Bradley Bergeron
Bradley Bergeron is a passionate storyteller and collector of experiences. He leverages human-centered and evidence-based design as a catalyst for transformation. He looks for ways to connect empathy to inspiration and uses that inspiration to drive meaningful action. He is a multidisciplinary thinker and doer – thanks to a strong background that bridges research, strategy, design – superpowered by a foundation in the performing arts. Adept at helping clients develop deep understanding, Bradley helps frame profound insights, identify new opportunities, and take bold actions. Bradley started his career as a professional actor and production designer for the entertainment industry. While acting – telling human stories – was his first love, Bradley eventually discovered the world of production design exploring Lighting, Scenic, and Video/Projection Design for live performance as well as film. He enjoys the balance of technical craft and creative artistry. After 10 years in the entertainment industry as a production designer and performer Bradley was recruited into project management and systems integration for the AV and broadcast industry. It was in this role that Bradley discovered Industrial Design, the perfect culmination of all of his skills and passions. Bradley’s background makes him uniquely qualified to solve problems with strategy, creativity, and compassion. Bradley holds a Masters of Industrial Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a BA in Theatre from Georgia College & State University.

Bruce Daitch
Bruce Daitch
Bruce Daitch is a dynamic entertainment executive whose leadership defined and distinguished Netflix and DreamWorks Animation studios and, in turn, helped shape and expand the global animation industry landscape for three decades and counting. In early 2020, Netflix appointed Mr. Daitch as the company’s first Vice President of Animation to lead the bold initiative of creating the world’s best and largest animation production studio. For the next three years, he led strategy, operations and technology, from ideation through execution, for production of the world’s largest studio slate of self-produced, partner-produced and licensed arrangements of feature, series and anime content around the globe. Prior to Netflix, Mr. Daitch spent 22 years at DreamWorks Animation, beginning in the company’s start-up phase of DreamWorks SKG. Over the span of two decades, he expanded his role to lead financial planning for worldwide film production as CFO and key strategic planning and operations initiatives involving technology, facilities, tool development, and forecasting for the bespoke production process and the creation of its intellectual properties as COO. Throughout his tenure at DreamWorks and the release of 35 feature films plus television specials, Mr. Daitch played a pivotal role in company acquisitions, the creation and negotiation of strategic partnerships like those with Hewlett Packard and Intel, and the separation and eventual IPO of DreamWorks Animation. As the Head of Worldwide Production Operation, he was responsible for all financial planning and strategy related to film production and eventually included financial and operational responsibilities for both the start up and continued day to day management of the television division as well as the live entertainment businesses. Over the years, he was deeply involved in all the stages of DreamWorks Animation’s growth and expansion, including the original design and build of the Glendale campus, the design and build of the facility expansion accommodating the transition from 2D to CG, the acquisition of Pacific Data Images in northern California, the partnership with Aardman Animations in England, the creation and running of both the Dreamworks Dedicated Unit of Technicolor in India as well as Oriental Dreamworks in Shanghai, China. His last position at DreamWorks Animation was that of Chief Financial Officer and continued as Head of Production Operations for DreamWorks after the acquisition by Comcast and played a key role in the integration into the Universal Filmed Entertainment division of NBCU. Prior to DreamWorks, Mr. Daitch held positions at Hanna Barbara Cartoons, CBS Television and Merrill Lynch. In 2019, he began advising established and emerging companies, including Riot Games, on production management, IP content development, app development as well as live experiences. Mr. Daitch has an MBA in both finance and marketing, from New York University. In addition to his corporate experience and of equal importance is his passion for the performing arts. In 2011, he was introduced to Broadway Dreams Foundation where his involvement since 2011 has led him to join the board as of 2015. Over that period, he has helped steer the not for profit, with their curriculum, program offerings both within North America as well as in Russia, Brazil and most recently German as well as their planned expansion to the digital classrooms and a potential TV series. Bruce also holds board positions on the NFL Players Inc. as well as OneTeam Partners. Bruce Daitch splits his time between Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and New York.

Andrew Goren
Andrew Goren
Andrew Goren is the founder of Harmony Helper. As a musical theatre actor, Andrew has been on a quest to develop the perfect way to learn and sharpen singing and harmonizing abilities. With over 10 years of singing and performing experience, his unique insights and vision have led to the creation of the innovative Harmony Helper app. With his leadership, Harmony Helper is helping singers of all kinds effectively practice and improve singing performance anytime, anywhere, and removing traditional rehearsal barriers so singers can deliver their best performances. Recently, Harmony Helper has joined the RWS Global family. Andrew is passionate about responsibly using technology to increase the reach and accessibility of arts education globally.

Drew Gowland
Drew Gowland
Drew Gowland completed the masters programme at The Royal Academy of Music, his undergraduate degree at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (BSSD) and additional training at the College of Visual and Performing Arts in the USA. He then continued his education and training in strategic leadership and team management throughout his ongoing military service with the Royal Air Force as a SNCO Seargeant Military Police Reservist. His career as a professional performer spanned eleven years including London’s West End, national theatre and the cruise industry between 2003 and 2014.In 2005 Drew founded the MGA Academy of Performing Arts developing his expertise in the education, teaching and training sector. He then launched Network Artist Management working in the field of talent sourcing, development, and career management. Drew spent two years in Geveva, Switzerland, in the role of Head of Entertainment and Enrichment for Explora Journeys, conceiving, developing, and delivering a new entertainment concept for the Ultra-Luxury lifestyle brand that launched in 2023 recently won best-in-class at the cruise awards. Drew has since returned to his role as Managing Director (CEO) at The International Entertainment Collective, UK, consulting on entertainment development and guest experience for several industry leading theatrical production companies and some of the world’s finest cruise, yachting and hospitality brands. Thoughout the year, and during his summer vacation months, he continues to offer hundreds of young performers training and performance opportunities in Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond by using his professional company to coordinate and subsidise classes, workshops and productions for the next generation of professional performers. Many of which he continues to personally teach, direct and mentor for as a member of the projects creative team and faculty described on LinkedIn: A proven specialist director and creative consultant with extensive experience in the entertainment, enrichment and events markets. Specialising in concept development, content creation, implementation and delivery of product within the premium, luxury and ultra-luxury Cruise Ship and Yacht sector. High-level contacts globally across the entertainments industry & superior service values with excellent business development capabilities. Trained by the British Military in team leadership, strategic planning and time management alongside guest services and customer relations expertise informed by work with some of the world’s finest hospitality companies. As a creative he has independently produced and implemented numerous turn-key projects for clients worldwide but is equally comfortable working within large teams and with support partners & network contacts to bring the best of any opportunity.

Gordon Greenberg
Gordon Greenberg
Gordon Greenberg has directed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London’s West End, written for television and stage, and developed, directed and produced new works for arts institutions across America. Recent Directing/Writing projects include The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre, the hit Off-Broadway show Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, The Baker’s Wife at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, and Crime and Punishment, A Comedy at the Old Globe. He created the NBC television series Most Talkative (Co-Executive Producer/Writer) for NBC, Blumhouse, and Andy Cohen. His acclaimed revival of Who’s Afraid of Virgina Woolf starring Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto at the Geffen Playhouse won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Revival. He directed (and co-wrote) the Broadway stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at Studio 54 for Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Roundabout, and PBS Television’s Great Performances. His West End revival of Guys and Dolls was nominated for six Olivier Awards at the Savoy Theatre and then transferred to the Phoenix Theatre (starring Rebel Wilson.) Other work includes the North American premiere of Piaf/Dietrich (Mirvish Toronto, Dora Award Winner, Best Production), Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory, London), The Secret Party: Jacques Brel 1968 (Das Vindobona, Vienna, Austria), Secret of My Success (Paramount, Chicago, Universal Pictures Stage Productions), and Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big [Your Town Here] Christmas Show! in its fifth season at the Old Globe (co-writer Steve Rosen), the revisal of Working (Drama Desk Award, adapted with Stephen Schwartz and Lin-Manuel Miranda), Jacques Brel…(Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Award noms), Terms of Endearment with Alfred Molina & Calista Flockhart (Geffen Playhouse for Greg Berlanti), the stage adaptation of Tangled (Disney), Johnny Baseball (Williamstown), Pirates! (created with Nell Benjamin, Huntington, Paper Mill, Goodspeed, MUNY), Band Geeks! (also co-writer, Goodspeed, NEA grant), 1776 (Paper Mill), Floyd Collins (Signature), the Klezmer-Rock reimagining of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Yentl (Asolo Rep), the acclaimed reimagining of Jesus Christ, Superstar starring Billy Porter (Helen Hayes), and television projects including Herbie Rebooted for Disney, Emerald City Music Hall, for Nickelodeon and Scramble Band, for the Disney Channel. Current projects include a new musical about Picasso (directing & co-writing with Stephen Schwartz & Caridad Svich), Single White Female (A.T.G.), Seven Shakespeares, The Wedding Banquet (Ang Lee, Hua Musicals), Ghost Tour, The Play, and a new commission for the Old Globe with co-writer Steve Rosen. Born in Texas and raised in New York, Greenberg performed in his first Broadway show at age 13. He attended Stanford University and NYU Film School and is the founder and Co-Director of The Broadway Teaching Group.

Ronni Hart
Ronni Hart
Ronni Hart As a founder of Powerline Entertainment, Ronni Lynn Hart represents award-winning artists. Since 2005, she has steadily grown her roster of clients who have been seen in leading roles on television, in major motion pictures and both on and off Broadway. She has built her reputation as a manager who offers her clients strong leadership combined with dedication and service. She works with each client to develop a unique strategy – a personal business plan – and uses her creativity and industry knowledge to assist her clients in aggressively pursuing and achieving their career vision. She is an active member of Women in Film and the Talent Managers Association. By profession, Ronni is an attorney, admitted to the New York State Bar, where she is a member of its Entertainment Law Division. She is also a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Ronni is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and in 1998, she was honored to be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. She lives in both Los Angeles and New York and maintains offices in both cities.

Dan Knechtges
Dan Knechtges
Dan is a Tony-nominated director and choreographer working in theater, opera, concert dance, television, film and serves as the Artistic Director at Theatre Under The Stars, in Houston, TX. Dan’s credits at TUTS includes the 2024 Regional premiere production of Disney’s Frozen, Sweeney Todd, The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical, Secret of My Success, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Elf, Mamma Mia, Jerome Robbins Broadway, and Memphis. Under his leadership the artistry coming out of Houston’s home for musical theatre is thriving and TUTS has won many local awards during his tenure. Dan’s credits include Broadway: Lysistrata Jones (Direction & Choreography), Xanadu (directed by Chris Ashley, Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Sondheim on Sondheim (directed by James Lapine), 110 in The Shade (starring Audra McDonald) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (directed by James Lapine). Dan also choreographed the Off-Broadway incarnation of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Second Stage, which earned him a Lucille Lortel Award nomination. Off Broadway: Tail! Spin! (starring Rachel Dratch), Clinton the Musical (starring Kerry Butler & Judy Gold), Merrily We Roll Along for Encores! at City Center (directed by James Lapine), Vanities at Second Stage and Directing and Choreographing Lysistrata Jones for the Transport Group. He has many regional credits at Goodspeed Opera House, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Dallas Theatre Center, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and The Muny. You can also see his Disney Jr. Dance Party show at both Disney’s California Adventure and Disney World. Dan holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Otterbein College in Westerville, OH and hails from Cleveland, OH. He also serves on the board of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society as its Treasurer. Dan proudly serves as a board Member for Broadway Dreams Foundation.

Alex Newell
Alex Newell
Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre in 2018. For their role in Shucked, they won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Newell and J. Harrison Ghee were the first openly non-binary actors to be nominated for and win a Tony Award. As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and the Knocks.

Mark Morrow
Mark Morrow
Mark lives in New York City and Palm Beach Florida. He has had several careers since graduating in 1979 with a BA in Journalism from The Ohio State University. He and his husband, Jeffery D. Chaddock have been together for 35 years. Jeff owns Envisage Wealth based out of Columbus Ohio. In 1979, Mark began a 20 year career in the real estate industry. He held various positions starting with residential sales. He then moved on into corporate relocation working with several national real estate corporations including Prudential Real Estate Affiliates and Royal LePage of Canada. After sales he accepted a sales management position managing a 110 agent office for Coldwell Banker until 2005. Mark had the opportunity in 2005 to begin working for WCMH-NBC4 in Columbus Ohio He was with the station for 5 years initially presenting segments on local real estate trends on the Midday Show and then progressing into Pop news presenting community and charity events and activities. After NBC he became involved with Envisage Wealth as Director of Special Events for clients. His duties included organizing group travels and putting together special functions. Mark has been involved with numerous community organizations and boards. When he chaired the Human Rights Campaign Dinner in Columbus it was the first to exceed 1000 in attendance. He then joined the local board and subsequently accepted a seat on The National Board of HRC in Washington DC. For many years, he helped the organization with functions and fundraisers of many types for The Columbus AIDS task force. He also served as a member of The Make a Wish Foundation Board and as a board member for The Wexner Arts Center Columbus OH. Mark has been with The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum since it opened in 2014. He is now with the Education Department serving as a Docent. He moved to New York City in 2010 and graduated from The French Culinary Institute. He quickly became totally addicted to Broadway, he continues to passionately see every show possible.

Marci Poliakoff
Marci Poliakoff
Marci Poliakoff is a partner at Akerman LLP, one of the largest law firms in the United States. She has been a member of Akerman’s Tax Practice Group since 2005 and is based in their Miami office. Ms. Poliakoff provides income tax advice to corporations and partnerships in connection with their business acquisitions, sales, and combinations. In that capacity, she has experience structuring tax-efficient transactions, drafting and negotiating tax-related provisions of acquisition, sale, and partnership agreements, and advising public companies regarding tax disclosures. Ms. Poliakoff earned her J.D. (Cum Laude) and LL.M in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 2000 and 2004, respectively.Ms. Poliakoff is an active member of the theatre community in South Florida. She supports and volunteers at several regional professional theatres, including Slow Burn Theatre Company, where she has assisted with their Elder Arts community outreach program and greeted patrons at shows. In addition, she regularly attends professional regional productions throughout South Florida. Ms. Poliakoff also actively supports the North Broward Preparatory School arts program; for example, she researched and created a spreadsheet detailing hundreds of summer opportunities for students in the arts throughout the United States. She has been a Broadway Dreams parent since 2017, attending and volunteering at intensive programs with her daughter Sofie in Aspen, Atlanta, New York, Ft. Lauderdale and Europa Park. She lives with her husband Ryan, Sofie and her son Garrett (an experienced Dreamer audience member) in Davie, Florida, along with 2 dogs, 2 bearded dragons, and a menagerie of other exotic pets.Ms. Poliakoff is proud to support the Broadway Dreams mission of bringing life-changing arts training and mentoring to young artists around the world, particularly to those for whom such opportunities would be otherwise inaccessible.

Scott Prisand
Scott Prisand
Scott Prisand is a Tony and Grammy nominated producer who is best known for producing hit musicals such as Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Heathers and Bklyn the Musical. Some recent projects include Choir of Man in Chicago, Bonnie & Clyde and Your Lie in April on the West End. Prisand is proud to be one of the lead producers of DRAG the Musical since its inception in LA to Off-Broadway, and is currently looking forward to bringing it to London. His movie credits include Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Rock of Ages and two Sundance Award-winning films, Hesher and Sympathy For Delicious. Prisand is also the Chief Business Development Officer of a new theatrical licensing company, Dramallama. He began his career managing money for high net worth individuals and NFL players at Ladenburg Thalmann in New York City. Prisand is a proud graduate of The University of Wisconsin and resides with his wife and two daughters in Beverly Hills, California.

Stark Sands
Stark Sands
Stark Sands was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where he discovered his passion for performing in high school. He continued his education at the University of Southern California, where he received a BFA in Acting in 2001. Remaining in Los Angeles, Stark started working professionally in the industry right after college, including early work in HBO’s “Six Feet Under” and “Nip/Tuck,” and the films Die Mommie Die, Chasing Liberty, Shall We Dance?, and Clint Eastwood’s Flags Of Our Fathers. In 2007, Stark moved to New York to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Journey’s End, for which he received his first Tony nomination. Since then he has managed to balance work across multiple disciplines. Some of Stark’s more recent notable film and television appearances include Stephen Spielberg’s The Post, the Cohen Brothers Inside Llewyn Davis, as well as starring in the HBO miniseries “Generation Kill” and Fox’s “Minority Report.” In 2013, Stark received his second Tony nomination for his performance as Charlie Price in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots. Other Broadway credits include Swept Away, & Juliet, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Green Day’s American Idiot. He has won a Grammy Award, a Theatre World Award, and an Actors’ Equity Bayfield Award.Stark lives in Westchester, New York with his wife, writer Gemma Clarke, and their two kids.

Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts
Christine Roberts, born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, is a passionate educator and a proud graduate of Ohio University class of ’85. Chris earned her Bachelor of Science in Education, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to teaching and community service.
Throughout her life as a teacher, and volunteer, Chris has worked with students of all ages, from early childhood through high school, shaping the minds of countless individuals and fostering a love for learning. Her teaching philosophy centers on nurturing each student’s unique potential. In addition to her work as an educator, she has made significant contributions to her community through her involvement on various boards. She has served as a trustee for the Gallo Center for Performing Arts, helping to support and promote the arts in her community. She also has a history of leadership with the American School in London, where she helped guide the institution in its mission to provide high-quality education to a global student body. Her commitment to service extends to local organizations, where she has been an active member of several PTA boards, serving as President advocating for students and educational initiatives.
Chris has a deep commitment to enriching the communities in the many places she has lived. Whether in the classroom or serving on boards, Chris has always believed in the power of education and is especially a champion for arts and youth development which will transform lives and strengthen communities.

Adam C. Sansiveri
Adam C. Sansiveri
Adam C. Sansiveri is the South Regional Senior Managing Director and Head of the Nashville Private Client Group at AllianceBernstein. He is also a Broadway producer, film financier, entrepreneur, philanthropist, restaurateur, and real estate developer who has dedicated his passions and expertise to helping like-minded individuals. Prior to joining Bernstein in 2010, he was a director of business development for Infinity Stages and, before that, worked as a Broadway producer and financier on over a dozen plays and musicals, which garnered multiple Tony Award nominations. Earlier, Adam traveled the world as a classical vocalist, performing at the Verbier Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and Tanglewood. He holds a BS (cum laude) in biochemistry from Cornell University, where he was a two-time Ivy League track-and-field champion and was awarded the Academic All-American designation. Adam also holds an MBA in economics and media management from the Fordham University Graduate School of Business, where he graduated at the top of his class and received the Board of Advisors Award for highest academic and professional achievements. In addition to being the longest serving board member of The Broadway Dreams Foundation, Adam also currently serves on the boards of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Studio Tenn theatre in Franklin TN, Oz Arts and The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.

LYNNE LATHAM SLEAR
Lynne Latham Slear
Lynne is a Philadelphia-area native currently residing in Chester County. She brings with her more than 20 years of corporate recruiting and training experience. In her role as the Director of Recruitment for a private telecommunications company she played a key part in the company’s growth, expansion into multiple markets, and eventual transition to a public company.After leaving the corporate world to raise her family, Lynne became a passionate advocate for arts education through her daughter’s artistic journey. She served as an Ambassador for the Center for Performing and Fine Arts, where her daughter attended middle and high school, and she remains a member of the alumni organization. She now owns a movement arts private instruction business and serves as a theater college prep mentor, helping students navigate their artistic and academic journeys. Since 2019, she has been honored to serve as a Board member and grateful to be part of the inspiring and beautiful “Dreamer” community.

Gabriel Vasquez
Gabriel Vasquez
Gabriel Vasquez. Founder and President of Vazquez Entertainment, Gabriel Vasquez has spent the last twenty years launching, developing and managing the careers of award-winning talent, accomplished artists and speakers. Through his company, he has produced over 4000 events and continues to amplify the voices of his talent globally. Over his career, Vasquez has contributed to the success of artists through his multiple roles at major record labels and management companies including 3rd Wave Records, EMI/Sparrow Records, Myrrh Records, Creative Trust, Creative Trust Workshop, and Word Entertainment/Warner Brothers. Vasquez has worked directly on the creation, implementation and launch of countless platinum and gold certified artist projects, including Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Building 429, Newsboys, and Jaci Velasquez, among many others. Under his Vasquez Entertainment management umbrella he currently manages multiple speakers as well as Broadway/music/TV star Jason Schmidt and BMG POP recording artist Haven Madison. In 2016, he executive produced his first film, Wildflower, under the Vasquez Productions banner. In 2021, Vasquez was the co-creator and producer of the first faith based musical of its kind, A Week Away, releasing as a Netflix original. Vasquez is presently in development on multiple musical and film projects under his new production umbrella ROVE PRODUCTIONS with veteran Director and writer Roman White. Vasquez is a graduate of Pepperdine University and currently resides in Nashville with his wife Wendy Vasquez and his three children Ashley Grace, Aidan and Avery.

Wendy Vasquez
Wendy Vasquez
Wendy Vasquez. is an attorney and is the Chief Compliance Officer at Covenant Partners, a small firm that serves family offices in the wealth management business. I found both of them very impressive, fully committed to the BDF mission, and to contributing to the financial support of BDF. Gabe and Wendy participated in theater as performers growing up. Their daughters are involved in theater and have participated as BDF students, and their son is a musician. Gabe and Wendy’s passion for BDF is electric and it was a pleasure to get to learn more about them. They really are the full package.

Annette Tanner
Founder + President
Annette Tanner
Annette Tanner founded Broadway Dreams in 2006. Originally from New Zealand, she has a distinguished background in arts management, independently serving as the casting director on several major films, television shows, and commercials; as an agent at Richard Kent Management in Sydney, Australia; and as the General Manager for the United Kingdom division of Australia’s largest photography studio. In addition to her leadership of Broadway Dreams, she has maintained her work as a casting director for two pre-Broadway workshops of The Me Nobody Knows, the revised Zanna, Don’t, The Preacher’s Wife and as an associate for select New York projects, including Annie, Mary Poppins, and Altar Boyz. Most recently, she was the casting director for Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You show at New York’s Beacon Theatre. In 2016, she co-produced the first ever United States-Russian musical theatre collaboration with Stage Entertainment Russia, which performed two sold out performances at the Rossiya Theatre in Moscow.

RYAN STANA
Board Chair
Ryan Stana
Ryan Stana is the founder, chairman and CEO of RWS Global, a pioneering force in the creation of captivating live entertainment experiences. With a visionary approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, Stana has propelled RWS Global to the forefront of the industry, forging partnerships with renowned brands such as NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery and Lionsgate as well as world-class amusement parks and major cruise lines worldwide. Stana founded RWS Global in 2003 with a mission to provide accessible live entertainment while nurturing opportunities for emerging talent. Today, his leadership expands the company’s reach across multiple continents, with flagship headquarters in New York City and additional offices and studios in London, Cincinnati, Orlando, Sydney and Shanghai. Under Stana’s guidance, RWS Global has garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking productions and experiences, earning an Emmy® Award and numerous accolades from prestigious industry organizations. His dedication to innovation and inclusivity has earned him recognition on esteemed lists such as the Seatrade Cruise News 20 under 40, the Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List and listed Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NYC (Time Out New York). Additionally, he has been acknowledged as an inaugural LGBTQ Executive by Crain’s Business Magazine. Stana’s vision has turned ordinary spaces into dynamic stages, delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. With a dedicated team of over 300 full-time employees and an additional workforce of 8,000+ individuals annually, RWS Global continues to set new standards across parks, resorts, cruise lines and sporting events. Stana is actively involved in the arts community, serving as Board Director and Finance Chair for the Broadway Dreams Foundation, raising millions at their annual gala and as a Trustee for Point Park University. Driven by values of dedication, trust, innovation and creativity, Stana inspires his team to push boundaries and exceed expectations. With a track record of success and a passion for enriching lives through entertainment, Stana continues to shape the landscape of the industry, leaving an indelible mark on guests and talent alike.

MARJORIE WYNN
Vice Chair, Gala Chair
Majorie Wynn
Marjorie Wynn is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in Wealth & Investment Management, specializing in strategic marketing and client engagement for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Her leadership at firms like Wells Fargo’s Abbot Downing, Ameriprise Financial, and American Express, coupled with her entrepreneurial experience, demonstrates a proven ability to drive brand excellence and impactful client experiences. Her expertise spans brand strategy, digital solutions, high-profile sponsorships, client engagement strategies, and large-scale event management. A University of Saint Thomas alumna, and a passionate advocate for the performing arts, Marjorie brings a wealth of strategic vision and a deep commitment to fostering artistic growth to the Broadway Dreams Foundation.

SONYA SCHROEDER
Secretary
Sonya Schroeder
Sonya Schroeder is Co-Founder of iiWisdom, the leading provider of interactive governance solutions for companies and investors, which she and her team built in partnership with BlackRock and subsequently sold. The team continues to run a series of annual engagement conferences for the governance community. Additionally, she has a consulting practice, focused on helping small businesses with marketing, branding, and leadership training. Sonya has two decades of experience developing strategic, marketing, and research plans for leading corporate brands. She was a consultant at Bain & Company and held senior operating roles at American Express, Time, Inc and The Geppetto Group. She graduated with a BA in Economics from Duke and an MBA from Harvard. She has three children, and her youngest, Natalie, has been a Dreamer for almost ten years.

Mike Cox
Treasurer, Finance Chair
Mike Cox
Michael B. Cox is Vice Chairman, Corporate Advisory & Investment Banking. Mr. Cox joined Seabury as a partner in Seabury’s principal advisory practice in April 1998. He has over 30 years of corporate and advisory experience covering corporate recovery, cash management, business planning and crisis management. At Seabury, Mr. Cox has advised numerous airline and helicopter clients on a variety of projects, including airline treasury, corporate finance, and airline restructuring. In addition, Mr. Cox has been qualified as an industry expert in various commercial disputes involving aircraft leasing matters, airline valuations and business plans for the passenger, helicopter and cargo sector.

MARTHA GORJANC
Sponsorship, Partnership, and Development Chair
Martha Gorjanc
Martha Gorjanc blends a strong financial background in the mortgage loan industry with her passion for the arts. She has been actively involved with the Performing Arts since 2005, working with multiple creative and artistic directors on a number of levels, including fundraising, performance workshops, set design and charitable giving. She is a strong advocate for young people of all ages having an opportunity, through the arts, to express themselves and give rise to their creative voice. It is through the power of this transformation that she believes aspiring artists can realize their true potential, setting them up for success, no matter where their path in life ultimately takes them.

MARGARET BUSCH
Nominating, Governance, and People & Culture Chair
Margaret Busch
Margaret Busch and her husband, Tim, have proudly raised their family in the Rochester, NY area, where they are active supporters of numerous local non-profit organizations. In 2021, together with their sons, they established The Margaret and Tim Busch Family Foundation, dedicated to providing financial support primarily to initiatives focused on education and the arts. Margaret earned her BA in Theatre Arts from William Paterson University, after which she performed in both professional and community theatre productions. In recent years, she has reignited her passion for the theatre as a co-producer of Drag the Musical, currently running Off-Broadway, and The Taste of Things to Come in Chicago. Additionally, she has invested in notable productions such as M. Butterfly and the Tony Award-winning production of Company on Broadway, as well as Burlesque the Musical in the UK, Moulin Rouge in Australia, and Off-Broadway shows including Shake and Bake, Love’s Labor Lost, and The Other Josh Cohen. Beyond her work in the arts, Margaret is actively involved in her community. She has held leadership roles within the Rochester Garden Club, serving as chairperson for their annual fundraiser to support local beautification and education projects. She also chaired the Gilda’s Club of Rochester Gala. Since 2019, Margaret has been a board trustee at Geva Theatre Center and has chaired their annual fundraiser, Geva Curtain Call, on three occasions. In addition to her philanthropic and artistic pursuits, Margaret works as a Personal Stylist for J.Hilburn Menswear, blending her passion for fashion with her commitment to helping others.

Bradley Bergeron
Bradley Bergeron
Bradley Bergeron is a passionate storyteller and collector of experiences. He leverages human-centered and evidence-based design as a catalyst for transformation. He looks for ways to connect empathy to inspiration and uses that inspiration to drive meaningful action. He is a multidisciplinary thinker and doer – thanks to a strong background that bridges research, strategy, design – superpowered by a foundation in the performing arts. Adept at helping clients develop deep understanding, Bradley helps frame profound insights, identify new opportunities, and take bold actions. Bradley started his career as a professional actor and production designer for the entertainment industry. While acting – telling human stories – was his first love, Bradley eventually discovered the world of production design exploring Lighting, Scenic, and Video/Projection Design for live performance as well as film. He enjoys the balance of technical craft and creative artistry. After 10 years in the entertainment industry as a production designer and performer Bradley was recruited into project management and systems integration for the AV and broadcast industry. It was in this role that Bradley discovered Industrial Design, the perfect culmination of all of his skills and passions. Bradley’s background makes him uniquely qualified to solve problems with strategy, creativity, and compassion. Bradley holds a Masters of Industrial Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a BA in Theatre from Georgia College & State University.

Bruce Daitch
Bruce Daitch
Bruce Daitch is a dynamic entertainment executive whose leadership defined and distinguished Netflix and DreamWorks Animation studios and, in turn, helped shape and expand the global animation industry landscape for three decades and counting. In early 2020, Netflix appointed Mr. Daitch as the company’s first Vice President of Animation to lead the bold initiative of creating the world’s best and largest animation production studio. For the next three years, he led strategy, operations and technology, from ideation through execution, for production of the world’s largest studio slate of self-produced, partner-produced and licensed arrangements of feature, series and anime content around the globe. Prior to Netflix, Mr. Daitch spent 22 years at DreamWorks Animation, beginning in the company’s start-up phase of DreamWorks SKG. Over the span of two decades, he expanded his role to lead financial planning for worldwide film production as CFO and key strategic planning and operations initiatives involving technology, facilities, tool development, and forecasting for the bespoke production process and the creation of its intellectual properties as COO. Throughout his tenure at DreamWorks and the release of 35 feature films plus television specials, Mr. Daitch played a pivotal role in company acquisitions, the creation and negotiation of strategic partnerships like those with Hewlett Packard and Intel, and the separation and eventual IPO of DreamWorks Animation. As the Head of Worldwide Production Operation, he was responsible for all financial planning and strategy related to film production and eventually included financial and operational responsibilities for both the start up and continued day to day management of the television division as well as the live entertainment businesses. Over the years, he was deeply involved in all the stages of DreamWorks Animation’s growth and expansion, including the original design and build of the Glendale campus, the design and build of the facility expansion accommodating the transition from 2D to CG, the acquisition of Pacific Data Images in northern California, the partnership with Aardman Animations in England, the creation and running of both the Dreamworks Dedicated Unit of Technicolor in India as well as Oriental Dreamworks in Shanghai, China. His last position at DreamWorks Animation was that of Chief Financial Officer and continued as Head of Production Operations for DreamWorks after the acquisition by Comcast and played a key role in the integration into the Universal Filmed Entertainment division of NBCU. Prior to DreamWorks, Mr. Daitch held positions at Hanna Barbara Cartoons, CBS Television and Merrill Lynch. In 2019, he began advising established and emerging companies, including Riot Games, on production management, IP content development, app development as well as live experiences. Mr. Daitch has an MBA in both finance and marketing, from New York University. In addition to his corporate experience and of equal importance is his passion for the performing arts. In 2011, he was introduced to Broadway Dreams Foundation where his involvement since 2011 has led him to join the board as of 2015. Over that period, he has helped steer the not for profit, with their curriculum, program offerings both within North America as well as in Russia, Brazil and most recently German as well as their planned expansion to the digital classrooms and a potential TV series. Bruce also holds board positions on the NFL Players Inc. as well as OneTeam Partners. Bruce Daitch splits his time between Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and New York.

Andrew Goren
Andrew Goren
Andrew Goren is the founder of Harmony Helper. As a musical theatre actor, Andrew has been on a quest to develop the perfect way to learn and sharpen singing and harmonizing abilities. With over 10 years of singing and performing experience, his unique insights and vision have led to the creation of the innovative Harmony Helper app. With his leadership, Harmony Helper is helping singers of all kinds effectively practice and improve singing performance anytime, anywhere, and removing traditional rehearsal barriers so singers can deliver their best performances. Recently, Harmony Helper has joined the RWS Global family. Andrew is passionate about responsibly using technology to increase the reach and accessibility of arts education globally.

Drew Gowland
Drew Gowland
Drew Gowland completed the masters programme at The Royal Academy of Music, his undergraduate degree at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (BSSD) and additional training at the College of Visual and Performing Arts in the USA. He then continued his education and training in strategic leadership and team management throughout his ongoing military service with the Royal Air Force as a SNCO Seargeant Military Police Reservist. His career as a professional performer spanned eleven years including London’s West End, national theatre and the cruise industry between 2003 and 2014.In 2005 Drew founded the MGA Academy of Performing Arts developing his expertise in the education, teaching and training sector. He then launched Network Artist Management working in the field of talent sourcing, development, and career management. Drew spent two years in Geveva, Switzerland, in the role of Head of Entertainment and Enrichment for Explora Journeys, conceiving, developing, and delivering a new entertainment concept for the Ultra-Luxury lifestyle brand that launched in 2023 recently won best-in-class at the cruise awards. Drew has since returned to his role as Managing Director (CEO) at The International Entertainment Collective, UK, consulting on entertainment development and guest experience for several industry leading theatrical production companies and some of the world’s finest cruise, yachting and hospitality brands. Thoughout the year, and during his summer vacation months, he continues to offer hundreds of young performers training and performance opportunities in Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond by using his professional company to coordinate and subsidise classes, workshops and productions for the next generation of professional performers. Many of which he continues to personally teach, direct and mentor for as a member of the projects creative team and faculty described on LinkedIn: A proven specialist director and creative consultant with extensive experience in the entertainment, enrichment and events markets. Specialising in concept development, content creation, implementation and delivery of product within the premium, luxury and ultra-luxury Cruise Ship and Yacht sector. High-level contacts globally across the entertainments industry & superior service values with excellent business development capabilities. Trained by the British Military in team leadership, strategic planning and time management alongside guest services and customer relations expertise informed by work with some of the world’s finest hospitality companies. As a creative he has independently produced and implemented numerous turn-key projects for clients worldwide but is equally comfortable working within large teams and with support partners & network contacts to bring the best of any opportunity.

Gordon Greenberg
Gordon Greenberg
Gordon Greenberg has directed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London’s West End, written for television and stage, and developed, directed and produced new works for arts institutions across America. Recent Directing/Writing projects include The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre, the hit Off-Broadway show Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, The Baker’s Wife at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, and Crime and Punishment, A Comedy at the Old Globe. He created the NBC television series Most Talkative (Co-Executive Producer/Writer) for NBC, Blumhouse, and Andy Cohen. His acclaimed revival of Who’s Afraid of Virgina Woolf starring Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto at the Geffen Playhouse won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Revival. He directed (and co-wrote) the Broadway stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at Studio 54 for Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Roundabout, and PBS Television’s Great Performances. His West End revival of Guys and Dolls was nominated for six Olivier Awards at the Savoy Theatre and then transferred to the Phoenix Theatre (starring Rebel Wilson.) Other work includes the North American premiere of Piaf/Dietrich (Mirvish Toronto, Dora Award Winner, Best Production), Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory, London), The Secret Party: Jacques Brel 1968 (Das Vindobona, Vienna, Austria), Secret of My Success (Paramount, Chicago, Universal Pictures Stage Productions), and Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big [Your Town Here] Christmas Show! in its fifth season at the Old Globe (co-writer Steve Rosen), the revisal of Working (Drama Desk Award, adapted with Stephen Schwartz and Lin-Manuel Miranda), Jacques Brel…(Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Award noms), Terms of Endearment with Alfred Molina & Calista Flockhart (Geffen Playhouse for Greg Berlanti), the stage adaptation of Tangled (Disney), Johnny Baseball (Williamstown), Pirates! (created with Nell Benjamin, Huntington, Paper Mill, Goodspeed, MUNY), Band Geeks! (also co-writer, Goodspeed, NEA grant), 1776 (Paper Mill), Floyd Collins (Signature), the Klezmer-Rock reimagining of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Yentl (Asolo Rep), the acclaimed reimagining of Jesus Christ, Superstar starring Billy Porter (Helen Hayes), and television projects including Herbie Rebooted for Disney, Emerald City Music Hall, for Nickelodeon and Scramble Band, for the Disney Channel. Current projects include a new musical about Picasso (directing & co-writing with Stephen Schwartz & Caridad Svich), Single White Female (A.T.G.), Seven Shakespeares, The Wedding Banquet (Ang Lee, Hua Musicals), Ghost Tour, The Play, and a new commission for the Old Globe with co-writer Steve Rosen. Born in Texas and raised in New York, Greenberg performed in his first Broadway show at age 13. He attended Stanford University and NYU Film School and is the founder and Co-Director of The Broadway Teaching Group.

Ronni Hart
Ronni Hart
Ronni Hart As a founder of Powerline Entertainment, Ronni Lynn Hart represents award-winning artists. Since 2005, she has steadily grown her roster of clients who have been seen in leading roles on television, in major motion pictures and both on and off Broadway. She has built her reputation as a manager who offers her clients strong leadership combined with dedication and service. She works with each client to develop a unique strategy – a personal business plan – and uses her creativity and industry knowledge to assist her clients in aggressively pursuing and achieving their career vision. She is an active member of Women in Film and the Talent Managers Association. By profession, Ronni is an attorney, admitted to the New York State Bar, where she is a member of its Entertainment Law Division. She is also a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Ronni is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and in 1998, she was honored to be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. She lives in both Los Angeles and New York and maintains offices in both cities.

Dan KNECHTGES
Dan Knechtges
Dan is a Tony-nominated director and choreographer working in theater, opera, concert dance, television, film and serves as the Artistic Director at Theatre Under The Stars, in Houston, TX. Dan’s credits at TUTS includes the 2024 Regional premiere production of Disney’s Frozen, Sweeney Todd, The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical, Secret of My Success, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Elf, Mamma Mia, Jerome Robbins Broadway, and Memphis. Under his leadership the artistry coming out of Houston’s home for musical theatre is thriving and TUTS has won many local awards during his tenure. Dan’s credits include Broadway: Lysistrata Jones (Direction & Choreography), Xanadu (directed by Chris Ashley, Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Sondheim on Sondheim (directed by James Lapine), 110 in The Shade (starring Audra McDonald) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (directed by James Lapine). Dan also choreographed the Off-Broadway incarnation of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Second Stage, which earned him a Lucille Lortel Award nomination. Off Broadway: Tail! Spin! (starring Rachel Dratch), Clinton the Musical (starring Kerry Butler & Judy Gold), Merrily We Roll Along for Encores! at City Center (directed by James Lapine), Vanities at Second Stage and Directing and Choreographing Lysistrata Jones for the Transport Group. He has many regional credits at Goodspeed Opera House, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Dallas Theatre Center, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and The Muny. You can also see his Disney Jr. Dance Party show at both Disney’s California Adventure and Disney World. Dan holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Otterbein College in Westerville, OH and hails from Cleveland, OH. He also serves on the board of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society as its Treasurer. Dan proudly serves as a board Member for Broadway Dreams Foundation.

Alex Newell
Alex Newell
Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre in 2018. For their role in Shucked, they won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Newell and J. Harrison Ghee were the first openly non-binary actors to be nominated for and win a Tony Award. As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and the Knocks.

Mark Morrow
Mark Morrow
Mark lives in New York City and Palm Beach Florida. He has had several careers since graduating in 1979 with a BA in Journalism from The Ohio State University. He and his husband, Jeffery D. Chaddock have been together for 35 years. Jeff owns Envisage Wealth based out of Columbus Ohio. In 1979, Mark began a 20 year career in the real estate industry. He held various positions starting with residential sales. He then moved on into corporate relocation working with several national real estate corporations including Prudential Real Estate Affiliates and Royal LePage of Canada. After sales he accepted a sales management position managing a 110 agent office for Coldwell Banker until 2005. Mark had the opportunity in 2005 to begin working for WCMH-NBC4 in Columbus Ohio He was with the station for 5 years initially presenting segments on local real estate trends on the Midday Show and then progressing into Pop news presenting community and charity events and activities. After NBC he became involved with Envisage Wealth as Director of Special Events for clients. His duties included organizing group travels and putting together special functions. Mark has been involved with numerous community organizations and boards. When he chaired the Human Rights Campaign Dinner in Columbus it was the first to exceed 1000 in attendance. He then joined the local board and subsequently accepted a seat on The National Board of HRC in Washington DC. For many years, he helped the organization with functions and fundraisers of many types for The Columbus AIDS task force. He also served as a member of The Make a Wish Foundation Board and as a board member for The Wexner Arts Center Columbus OH. Mark has been with The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum since it opened in 2014. He is now with the Education Department serving as a Docent. He moved to New York City in 2010 and graduated from The French Culinary Institute. He quickly became totally addicted to Broadway, he continues to passionately see every show possible.

Marci Poliakoff
Marci Poliakoff
Marci Poliakoff is a partner at Akerman LLP, one of the largest law firms in the United States. She has been a member of Akerman’s Tax Practice Group since 2005 and is based in their Miami office. Ms. Poliakoff provides income tax advice to corporations and partnerships in connection with their business acquisitions, sales, and combinations. In that capacity, she has experience structuring tax-efficient transactions, drafting and negotiating tax-related provisions of acquisition, sale, and partnership agreements, and advising public companies regarding tax disclosures. Ms. Poliakoff earned her J.D. (Cum Laude) and LL.M in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 2000 and 2004, respectively.Ms. Poliakoff is an active member of the theatre community in South Florida. She supports and volunteers at several regional professional theatres, including Slow Burn Theatre Company, where she has assisted with their Elder Arts community outreach program and greeted patrons at shows. In addition, she regularly attends professional regional productions throughout South Florida. Ms. Poliakoff also actively supports the North Broward Preparatory School arts program; for example, she researched and created a spreadsheet detailing hundreds of summer opportunities for students in the arts throughout the United States. She has been a Broadway Dreams parent since 2017, attending and volunteering at intensive programs with her daughter Sofie in Aspen, Atlanta, New York, Ft. Lauderdale and Europa Park. She lives with her husband Ryan, Sofie and her son Garrett (an experienced Dreamer audience member) in Davie, Florida, along with 2 dogs, 2 bearded dragons, and a menagerie of other exotic pets.Ms. Poliakoff is proud to support the Broadway Dreams mission of bringing life-changing arts training and mentoring to young artists around the world, particularly to those for whom such opportunities would be otherwise inaccessible.

Scott Prisand
Scott Prisand
Scott Prisand is a Tony and Grammy nominated producer who is best known for producing hit musicals such as Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Heathers and Bklyn the Musical. Some recent projects include Choir of Man in Chicago, Bonnie & Clyde and Your Lie in April on the West End. Prisand is proud to be one of the lead producers of DRAG the Musical since its inception in LA to Off-Broadway, and is currently looking forward to bringing it to London. His movie credits include Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Rock of Ages and two Sundance Award-winning films, Hesher and Sympathy For Delicious. Prisand is also the Chief Business Development Officer of a new theatrical licensing company, Dramallama. He began his career managing money for high net worth individuals and NFL players at Ladenburg Thalmann in New York City. Prisand is a proud graduate of The University of Wisconsin and resides with his wife and two daughters in Beverly Hills, California.

Stark Sands
Stark Sands
Stark Sands was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where he discovered his passion for performing in high school. He continued his education at the University of Southern California, where he received a BFA in Acting in 2001. Remaining in Los Angeles, Stark started working professionally in the industry right after college, including early work in HBO’s “Six Feet Under” and “Nip/Tuck,” and the films Die Mommie Die, Chasing Liberty, Shall We Dance?, and Clint Eastwood’s Flags Of Our Fathers. In 2007, Stark moved to New York to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Journey’s End, for which he received his first Tony nomination. Since then he has managed to balance work across multiple disciplines. Some of Stark’s more recent notable film and television appearances include Stephen Spielberg’s The Post, the Cohen Brothers Inside Llewyn Davis, as well as starring in the HBO miniseries “Generation Kill” and Fox’s “Minority Report.” In 2013, Stark received his second Tony nomination for his performance as Charlie Price in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots. Other Broadway credits include Swept Away, & Juliet, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Green Day’s American Idiot. He has won a Grammy Award, a Theatre World Award, and an Actors’ Equity Bayfield Award.Stark lives in Westchester, New York with his wife, writer Gemma Clarke, and their two kids.

Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts
Christine Roberts, born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, is a passionate educator and a proud graduate of Ohio University class of ’85. Chris earned her Bachelor of Science in Education, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to teaching and community service.
Throughout her life as a teacher, and volunteer, Chris has worked with students of all ages, from early childhood through high school, shaping the minds of countless individuals and fostering a love for learning. Her teaching philosophy centers on nurturing each student’s unique potential. In addition to her work as an educator, she has made significant contributions to her community through her involvement on various boards. She has served as a trustee for the Gallo Center for Performing Arts, helping to support and promote the arts in her community. She also has a history of leadership with the American School in London, where she helped guide the institution in its mission to provide high-quality education to a global student body. Her commitment to service extends to local organizations, where she has been an active member of several PTA boards, serving as President advocating for students and educational initiatives.
Chris has a deep commitment to enriching the communities in the many places she has lived. Whether in the classroom or serving on boards, Chris has always believed in the power of education and is especially a champion for arts and youth development which will transform lives and strengthen communities.

ADAM C. SANSIVERI
Adam C. Sansiveri
Adam C. Sansiveri is the South Regional Senior Managing Director and Head of the Nashville Private Client Group at AllianceBernstein. He is also a Broadway producer, film financier, entrepreneur, philanthropist, restaurateur, and real estate developer who has dedicated his passions and expertise to helping like-minded individuals. Prior to joining Bernstein in 2010, he was a director of business development for Infinity Stages and, before that, worked as a Broadway producer and financier on over a dozen plays and musicals, which garnered multiple Tony Award nominations. Earlier, Adam traveled the world as a classical vocalist, performing at the Verbier Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and Tanglewood. He holds a BS (cum laude) in biochemistry from Cornell University, where he was a two-time Ivy League track-and-field champion and was awarded the Academic All-American designation. Adam also holds an MBA in economics and media management from the Fordham University Graduate School of Business, where he graduated at the top of his class and received the Board of Advisors Award for highest academic and professional achievements. In addition to being the longest serving board member of The Broadway Dreams Foundation, Adam also currently serves on the boards of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Studio Tenn theatre in Franklin TN, Oz Arts and The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.

LYNNE LATHAM SLEAR
Lynne Latham Slear
Lynne is a Philadelphia-area native currently residing in Chester County. She brings with her more than 20 years of corporate recruiting and training experience. In her role as the Director of Recruitment for a private telecommunications company she played a key part in the company’s growth, expansion into multiple markets, and eventual transition to a public company.After leaving the corporate world to raise her family, Lynne became a passionate advocate for arts education through her daughter’s artistic journey. She served as an Ambassador for the Center for Performing and Fine Arts, where her daughter attended middle and high school, and she remains a member of the alumni organization. She now owns a movement arts private instruction business and serves as a theater college prep mentor, helping students navigate their artistic and academic journeys. Since 2019, she has been honored to serve as a Board member and grateful to be part of the inspiring and beautiful “Dreamer” community.

Gabriel Vasquez
Gabriel Vasquez
Gabriel Vasquez. Founder and President of Vazquez Entertainment, Gabriel Vasquez has spent the last twenty years launching, developing and managing the careers of award-winning talent, accomplished artists and speakers. Through his company, he has produced over 4000 events and continues to amplify the voices of his talent globally. Over his career, Vasquez has contributed to the success of artists through his multiple roles at major record labels and management companies including 3rd Wave Records, EMI/Sparrow Records, Myrrh Records, Creative Trust, Creative Trust Workshop, and Word Entertainment/Warner Brothers. Vasquez has worked directly on the creation, implementation and launch of countless platinum and gold certified artist projects, including Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Building 429, Newsboys, and Jaci Velasquez, among many others. Under his Vasquez Entertainment management umbrella he currently manages multiple speakers as well as Broadway/music/TV star Jason Schmidt and BMG POP recording artist Haven Madison. In 2016, he executive produced his first film, Wildflower, under the Vasquez Productions banner. In 2021, Vasquez was the co-creator and producer of the first faith based musical of its kind, A Week Away, releasing as a Netflix original. Vasquez is presently in development on multiple musical and film projects under his new production umbrella ROVE PRODUCTIONS with veteran Director and writer Roman White. Vasquez is a graduate of Pepperdine University and currently resides in Nashville with his wife Wendy Vasquez and his three children Ashley Grace, Aidan and Avery.

Wendy Vasquez
Wendy Vasquez
Wendy Vasquez. is an attorney and is the Chief Compliance Officer at Covenant Partners, a small firm that serves family offices in the wealth management business. I found both of them very impressive, fully committed to the BDF mission, and to contributing to the financial support of BDF. Gabe and Wendy participated in theater as performers growing up. Their daughters are involved in theater and have participated as BDF students, and their son is a musician. Gabe and Wendy’s passion for BDF is electric and it was a pleasure to get to learn more about them. They really are the full package.
PARTNERSHIPS & GLOBAL REACH
Broadway Dreams collaborates with prestigious organizations and theaters to enhance our programs:
Domestic Partners:
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Delaware Theatre Company, Ebony Repertory Theatre, Gallo Center for the Arts.
International Reach:
Programs in Brazil, Germany, New Zealand, Russia, and Kenya.
PARTNERSHIPS & GLOBAL REACH
Broadway Dreams collaborates with prestigious organizations and theaters to enhance our programs:
Domestic Partners:
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Delaware Theatre Company, Ebony Repertory Theatre, Gallo Center for the Arts.
International Reach:
Programs in Brazil, Germany, New Zealand, Russia, and Kenya.



















BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING THE ARTS AS AN ORGANIZATION
Supporting the arts provides numerous benefits for organizations, including:
Enhanced Brand Image:
Align your brand with an inclusive, mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through the arts.
Community Engagement:
Demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility by investing in community programs that foster artistic talent and cultural enrichment.
Employee Satisfaction:
Boost morale and pride within your organization by supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on society.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with like-minded businesses, influencers, and professionals in the arts and philanthropic communities.
Tax Benefits:
Contributions to Broadway Dreams, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, are tax-deductible, offering financial advantages for your organization.
Talent Development:
Support the cultivation of future artists, some of whom may go on to contribute to the entertainment industry and beyond, benefiting society at large.
TESTIMONIALS
I gained inspiration, a second family, the realization of my dream, and the guts to chase it.
Every faculty member has helped me to grow into the performer and person that I am today. I owe a lot to this inspiring community for my success.
Join us in making the dream of a career in the performing arts a reality for all.
Support Broadway Dreams through donations, partnerships, or sponsorships. Together, we can open doors and change lives.
Join us in making the dream of a career in the performing arts a reality for all.
Support Broadway Dreams through donations, partnerships, or sponsorships. Together, we can open doors and change lives.