Teen Week | REGA arts

Applications for Teen Week 2026 will be open this NOVEMBER!
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What is Teen Week?

Teen Week is a weeklong musical theatre intensive for Christian teens who want to take their artistic training and their spiritual growth seriously. We invite the best Christian teaching artists from the Broadway and NYC arts community to work with our students, and give them spiritual direction and guidance from the senior ministers of our sponsoring church, Times of Refreshing Christian Centre, NY. Our students attend a Broadway show and get to meet and talk to Broadway professionals. The week culminates in a live student performance for a friendly audience of family and guests, held in Times Square, NYC. It is a life-changing experience for each one of our students, equipping them with new tools spiritually, vocationally, and personally for their calling and destiny.

Check out our Video recap of Teen Week 2025!

Students participating in the REGA Teen Musical Theatre Intensive receive:

one-on-one vocal coaching with an experienced Broadway voice teacher
One-on-one acting coaching with a professional acting coach
Ballet class with American Ballet Theatre Instructor, Sonia Byrnes
Body lab session with REGA movement expert, Amanda Brewster
Talks with special guests from the Broadway community
Spiritual coaching and guidance from the senior leadership of Times of Refreshing Christian Centre, NY
Ticket to a Broadway show
An opportunity to perform their song at a venue in Times Square

Students get selected based on their interest level and growth potential in musical theatre, and their commitment to their Christian faith. Those accepted will receive three suggestions of songs to choose from. They will be sent the sheet music and accompaniment track to learn their solo in advance so they can be prepared to work with our coaches when they being the intensive. They will also be taught a group number and a dance routine. Every student will participate in the showcase at the end of the week, held at Times of Refreshing Christian Centre, NY in Times Square, NYC.

*Please note: Teen Week will only take place if there are at least six students enrolled by May 30

Your teen won't want to miss out on this unforgettable opportunity!

Teen Week Timeline for 2026

November 15 - February 27: Early Enrollment period (tuition discount of $1150 for early enrollment applicants); Students submit applications
March 9 - March 20: Early Enrollment students are notified of acceptance to Teen Week
April 20 - May 29: Early Enrollment students choose songs and/or monologues
February 28 - June 26: Rolling admissions - students can still apply to Teen Week, but acceptance is partly based on whether there are still slots available and how many
May 8: Scholarship applications are due
May 29: Scholarship applicants are notified
July 5, 7:30PM: TORCC-NY evening service - all students are welcome to attend
July 6-10, 10:00AM-6:00PM daily: Teen Week Intensive
July 10, 7:00PM: Teen Week Showcase - performance featuring all Teen Week students; parents and family friends are encouraged to attend!
- *Note: there is a $15 admission fee.

Scholarship money may or may not be available for students who qualify based on need. Applications are due by May 8. Students who apply will be notified by June 5 (or sooner) as to whether they can be awarded a scholarship. Scholarship awards are based on availability of funds, proven need, and student eligibility. Scholarship applications will be available starting in January 2026.

FAQ's

Q: I'm from out of town. Will there be housing provided for me and my child?

A: Housing is not provided. Students from out of town are welcome, but their parents are responsible for providing housing for the week. We can provide you with hotel recommendations.

Q: Is financial aid available?

A: Right now we cannot guarantee that financial aid will be available, but we are working on raising some scholarship funds. You are welcome to apply in the event we are able to raise some scholarship money. In the meantime, we recommend that you reach out to family and friends who may be able to help sponsor the fee for your tuition.

Q: Who are the guest artists for Teen Week 2026?

A: We will not know that until closer to the actual date, as our guest artists are Broadway professionals and often don't know their own schedules this far in advance.

Q: Are parents allowed to sit in on the classes?

A: Parents are not permitted to sit in on the coaching sessions, but they are invited to the special workshops and ministry talk with the pastors of TORCC-NY. Parents and other family members are also welcome to attend the Broadway matinee provided they pay for their ticket by the deadline (exact deadline date TBD).

Q: Are all of the teachers Christian?

A: Yes, all of our teaching artists are Christian, and they have also been trained in top arts institutions so our students get the highest level training, competitive with any secular program.

Q: What is a typical day like during Teen Week?

A: Each day will have group coaching sessions in which each student gets individual attention from the teaching artist. There will also be special workshops including a ballet class, a movement class, and a q-and-a with a Broadway artist throughout the week.