BroadwayCon 2025: Full Schedule

9:30am EST

Creating Original Content For The Whole Family and The Challenges You're Faced With

Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST

From whimsical storytelling to captivating choreography, discover the unique creative process behind developing shows that resonate with children, parents, and grandparents alike. Learn how to balance entertainment with meaningful themes, navigate the challenges of keeping content fresh yet accessible, and ensure that every production is inclusive and engaging for a diverse audience.

Presenters

Julie "Salty" Saltman

Julie Debra Saltman AKA (Salty) is a Broadway Lead Producer and Costume Designer. She is originally from Boston, but now a die-hard New Yorker now! (She has the shoes to prove it.)Julie holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon. While in the Pittsburgh “Neighborhood” she joined “Mr... Read More →

Liz Piccoli

Liz Piccoli-(SDC Director/Choreographer) Liz has worked extensively in her career cultivating the stories of youth and creating work for young audiences, both on the developmental side and through productions involving child actors. She has Directed and Choreographed productions both... Read More →

Kelley Birney

A graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University, Kelley has worked over the last 20 plus years as an actress, writer, director and producer. Her musical based on the award winning book series, The Worry Woos by Andi Green, is currently touring Australia. She beyond proud to... Read More →

Yvonne Roen

Yvonne Roen is an adventurous theater-maker, curriculum developer, teaching artist, and parent. Since 2010, she has created theater for and with young people in classrooms, community centers, and on stages in New York, New Jersey, and Washington DC. Yvonne co-wrote two interactive... Read More →

Ellen Keyser

Ellen is an ordained minister, board certified chaplain, and passionate champion of the power of imagination. She obtained her degree in theatre arts and art history from Simpson College. She obtained her Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary, placing an emphasis in... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
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10:45am EST

Wait, That’s a Book?! Discovering the Literary Roots of Broadway

Friday February 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST

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Ever wondered what stories sparked the magic behind your favorite Broadway shows? In this panel, we’ll dive into the novels, memoirs, and classic tales that inspired some of your favorite shows. Join us as we discover the surprising connections between books and Broadway. Perfect for theatre buffs and bookworms alike, this journey celebrates the powerful intersection of literature and theatre.

Presenters

Summer Sides

Summer Sides is an educator, creative entrepreneur, and lifelong theater lover whose love for Broadway was sparked by her Dad. She’s the creator of Read Broadway, a project dedicated to uncovering the books and stories behind Broadway's classic hits and hidden gems. With a background... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EST
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Panel

2:00pm EST

Science Theatre

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

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Theatre has the potential to bring science out of labs and into the world. Whether you are an educator, sci-fi writer, or scientist seeking a stage, the Science Theatre program is for you and future generations.

Erin Barker is the executive director of The Story Collider, a national non-profit that spotlights personal stories that reveal the vital role that science plays in our lives. Tjaša Ferme is the artistic director of Transforma Theatre which produces the Science in Theatre Festival. Abby Bender is an alumnus of the Science Communication graduate program at Stony Brooks University. David Quang Pham is an astrophysics-educated composer who write science musicals. These science theatre artists will each share their practices with a Q&A session. Here’s to a more compassionate and innovative world when STEM and the arts collide into STEAM.

Presenters

Erin Barker

Erin Barker is the executive director and cofounder of The Story Collider, a science storytelling organization with an award-winning weekly podcast. As a storyteller, she is the first woman to win The Moth's GrandSLAM storytelling competition twice. Her stories have been featured... Read More →

Abigail Bender

Abigail Bender recently obtained her Master’s in Science Communication from Stony Brook University where she pushed for work and conversations to include topics of performance and theatre. While in school, she assisted projects such as Science on Stage, which partnered scientists... Read More →

Tjaša Ferme

Tjaša Ferme is an award-winning actor, creator and NYSCA-awarded director who has received a Slovenian National Film Award and Stane Sever classical stage award. The Founding Artistic Director of Transforma Theatre, she created The Female Role Model Project, blending interactive... Read More →

David Quang Pham

David Quang Pham is a composer-playwright in Washington Heights. As a child of Vietnamese immigrants, he is drawn to stories about where life can go if you let curiosity take you. Space camp, operas, and cartoons shaped his whimsical yet thought-provoking sensibility. He earned an... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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Panel

3:15pm EST

Branding like a Broadway Boss

Friday February 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST

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This panel is for the multi-hyphenate artist who wants to solidify their brand to further their career, but doesn’t know how. We will cover how social media can help, why its important, and what you could be doing to maximize your virtual potential. Join us to learn more about how you can create happy and healthy social media habits that allow you to have a life outside of acting too. I know…it’s a lot. That’s why we are here to normalize and yap about it.

Presenters

Kayla Moore

I’m thrilled to be here at BroadwayCon! Growing up in Westchester, NY, I’ve always been a theatre kid at heart. Currently, I’m performing in The Office! A Musical Parody Off-Broadway in the role of "Angela and Others." Some of my past favorite roles include Sharpay in High School... Read More →

Jenna Leigh Miller

Jenna Leigh Miller is a Actor/ Singer/ Dancer, Content Creator, Social Media Manager and Theatre & Brand Coach (@ProblemSolvedbyJenna). She just finished playing Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. JLM is a fun-loving city gal who discovered she... Read More →

Deanna Elise Beaucher

Hi! I’m Deanna Elise Beaucher, an equity actress based in New Jersey. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in theaters across the East Coast, bringing characters to life and connecting with diverse audiences. My passion for the stage fuels my journey as a commuting... Read More →

Olivia Kaye Da Silva

Hi! My name is Olivia Kaye Da Silva. I am a performer and content creator based in Chicago. When I'm not on stage or in front of a camera I am covering show openings around the Chicagoland area. I've worked with Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Broadway In Chicago, and many... Read More →

Caitlin Bond

My name is Caitlin Bond and I am a professional dancer, actor, and content creator based in NYC. Some of my favorite credits include playing Victoria in “Cats” on the Broadway National Tour, as well as regionally at City Springs Theatre Company. I was also a principal dancer on... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
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Panel

4:30pm EST

Beyond Broadway: What's Happening in Regional Theatre

Friday February 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST

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What happens when you put three theatre influencers onstage who don't live in New York? A great discussion about how Broadway and Regional Theatre are connected. Bekah, Kate, and Ken are all Broadway lovers with a love for the regional scene across the country. Bring your questions about regional trends, cycles, and more while we talk about the coolest shows we saw...this month.

Presenters

Bekah Walsh

Known on TikTok as "Bekah from Baltimore," Bekah is obsessed with theatre on Broadway AND beyond as evidenced by her nationwide #POTUSTrail adventures. She believes great theatre can be found anywhere and is on a mission to share what's on stage regardless of location.

Ken Holda

Ken is a social media content creator from Kalamazoo, MI (that’s exactly halfway between Detroit and Chicago). He loves attending shows anywhere between Detroit and Chicago and beyond. His current mission is to visit every professional theatre in the state of Michigan (the #mittentrail... Read More →

Kate Reinking

Kate Reinking is a theatre adult and content creator who loves nothing more than showcasing all of the amazing theatre happening across the country (and beyond) because theatre is life

Friday February 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
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9:30am EST

Within and Without: The Multiverse of Gatsby

Saturday February 8, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST

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"Gatsby? What Gatsby?" Hi Old Sports! In the past year and a half, there have been four different Gatsby iterations. Now, for the first time, we are bringing cast members from these productions together to chat about all things Gatsby!

Presenters

Jeremiah Ginn

NYC: The Big Gay Jamboree, A Sign Of The Times, The Great Gatsby (Immersive), Anything Goes, Murder For Two. Tour: Anastasia (1st National), A Chorus Line (dir./chor. Baayork Lee). Regional: Arena Stage, Goodspeed, Ogunquit, Muny, Cape Playhouse, NSMT, and more. @jeremiahmginn ww... Read More →

Dariana Mullen

Dariana Mullen is an NYC-based actress currently making her Broadway debut in The Great Gatsby. She plays Gilda Grey, is in the ensemble, and understudies the roles of Jordan Baker and Myrtle Wilson. Proud graduate of Elon MT '21 and LINK '21. Regional Theatre: The Great Gatsby (Papermill... Read More →

Matthew Amira

Matthew most recently originated the role of Wilson in the American Repertory Theatre's production of Gatsby: An American Myth. He also appeared in the Broadway National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and the tour of Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage. Favorite... Read More →

Shahzeb Zahid Hussain

Shahzeb was born in Pakistan, grew up in England, and later immigrated to The States with his family. He became interested in performing through breakdancing. He studied performing arts at Frostburg State and University of Iowa. He played Tom Buchanan in the Off Broadway of The Great... Read More →

Jocelyn Mosman

Jocelyn is a theatre content creator, adjunct professor of business law, and immigration lawyer. While her acting days are behind her, she can often be found at the theatre as an audience member and on social media as a theatre blogger. She is no stranger to the world of literature... Read More →

Peter Simpson

Pete's work includes principal roles w/ some of NY’s most lauded theater artists/organizations: Elevator Repair Service (Gatz,"etc.--The Public Theater, NY Theater Workshop, etc.), Annie Baker ("Infinite Life"--NY and London), Tina Satter ("Is This a Room", etc.-The Kitchen, the... Read More →

Laurena Allan

LAURENA ALLAN has appeared in every performance of Gatz since its run at The Wooster Group in 2004. She has also performed With ERS (Elevator Repair Service) in the plays Fondly, Collette Richland (NYTW) and Seagull (Skirball). Other credits include The Sasquatch Rituals (The Kitchen... Read More →

Dan Rosales

Dan Rosales can be seen in Broadway starring in The Great Gatsby. Other credits include: Stage 42, New World Stages, Lucille Lortel, City Center. Selected Regional: Kennedy Center, Old Globe, Goodspeed, Paper Mill. TV: “Evil,” “The Good Fight” (CBS), “Trevor” (Disney... Read More →

Rob Brinkmann

Rob Brinkmann is a Pennsylvania-born Actor and Audiobook Narrator based in New York City. Featured NYC credits include The Great Gatsby Immersive (Nick Carraway), STOMP (Orpheum Theater). Featured Regional Theater: Oklahoma (Jud Fry *Berkie Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
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