Long Bay Theatre

🌟 Let’s hear it one more time for our LOCKED IN students! 🌟

Last night, our talented (Plugged In and Dialed In) performers took the stage for their showcase, and just like our high school group during their NYC experience, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. 🎭✨

We are so proud of the growth, dedication, and hard work each student has shown throughout this intensive program.

Watching their confidence and skills develop has been an incredible journey, and we can't wait to continue creating even more opportunities for young performers in the future.

Interested in getting your child involved with the LBT Conservatory? Summer camps are right around the corner, and there are still opportunities to join us!

🎭 Learn more at LongBayTheatre.com

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We can't wait to see what's next for these incredible students! 💙✨

Last night, our younger students in the Locked In program took the stage for their showcase. It was amazing to see how far each of our students have come! Congrats to everyone!

Watch it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZJJR5difp-/?igsh=NHM4MjR5aHZiYnBo

And for more info on everything we are currently offering young performers, please follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lbtconservatory

Congratulations to our Plugged In and Dialed In students!!!

🎭 LONG BAY THEATRE PRESENTS: SEASON 26/27 AUDITIONS 🎭

Your next great role could be waiting.

Join Long Bay Theatre for auditions for our exciting 2026–2027 season featuring:

☂️ Mary Poppins
🎄 Elf
✨ New Work Premiere
💥 Peter Pan Goes Wrong
💋 Sordid Lives
🍲 Oliver!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 5-minute audition slots beginning at 5:00 PM

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping into the spotlight for the first time, we want to see what you can do.

🎬 Video submissions accepted from non-local performers only.

Details, audition requirements, and sign-ups are on our website at longbaytheatre.com or click here:

https://tinyurl.com/AuditionLBT26

Be Part of the Magic.
Long Bay Theatre’s biggest season yet starts with you.

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"This past weekend, our Locked-In students took New York City by storm, and I am still in absolute awe of their talent, dedication, and passion.

There is something remarkable about watching young artists walk through a city that never stops moving. New York thrives on ambition, determination, and dreams, and throughout the weekend, I saw those same qualities reflected in every one of our students.

Amid the hustle and bustle of crowded streets, flashing lights, and endless possibilities, they held their own with confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love for their craft.

They had the incredible opportunity to work with Broadway professionals Andrea Patterson, Angela Birchett, and Maya Bowles, gaining insight from artists who are living the very dreams many of these students aspire to achieve.

They experienced the magic of live theatre by seeing productions such as "Chess" and "The Lost Boys," along with another Broadway show of their choosing.

They explored some of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks, including the Museum of Broadway and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, taking in the history, artistry, and inspiration that surrounds every corner of New York.

What made this trip even more special was watching the support system behind these students. Our parent chaperones were there every step of the way, encouraging, guiding, and celebrating their children as they chased their dreams. Seeing those moments between parents and students was every bit as meaningful as the experiences themselves.

This weekend was unforgettable. I hope these students carry these memories, lessons, and inspirations with them for years to come. If this trip proved anything, it’s that their talent is extraordinary, their futures are bright, and the dreams they are pursuing are worth every step of the journey." 🙌

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📸: photos courtesy of and

Be sure to follow our Conservatory page on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lbtconservatory

🎭✨ One of the highlights of our LOCKED IN³ NYC experience was spending time with Broadway performer Michael Olaribigbe!

Students first had the opportunity to see Michael perform in "Chess" on Broadway, where he graciously stayed after the show for a special talkback.

The next day, he joined our students before their showcase to offer feedback and encouragement.

Michael's Broadway credits include "Chess," "Once Upon a Mattress," and "The Heart of Rock and Roll," along with "Wonderful Town" Off-Broadway.

We're so thankful for artists like Michael who take the time to invest in the next generation of performers.

Our students walked away inspired, encouraged, and even more excited about their own journeys in the arts. ❤️🎭

🎭 Meet Andrea L. Patterson!

Last in our instructor spotlight series is Andrea L. Patterson, who will be teaching acting to our students during their workshop sessions in NYC! ✨

Andrea L. Patterson is an Obie Award-winning actress based in New York City and a graduate of the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory.

Patterson's stage credits include originating the role of Ainee in the world premiere of "cullud wattah" at The Public Theater, for which she also received a Drama Desk Award nomination; the role of Luanne/Jade in "Confederates" at Signature Theatre; and, most recently, Helen (of Troy) in "Memnon" at The Getty Villa in Los Angeles and with The Classical Theatre of Harlem.

Patterson's television credits include guest star roles on "Blue Bloods" (CBS), "Manifest" (NBC), and "Jessica Jones" (Netflix).

What an incredible opportunity for our students to learn from an award-winning actress with experience across professional theatre and television. ❤️🎭

🌟 Meet Angela Birchett! 🌟

Our LOCKED IN³ students are spending their mornings in New York City training with Broadway professionals, and Angela Birchett will be teaching our students singing during their workshop sessions! 🎤

You may remember Angela from our Disco Gala earlier this year if you attended! 🪩✨

Angela Birchett is a multi-hyphenate performer and performance clinician whose work spans Broadway, television, film, live music, and hosting.

Her Broadway credits include "Hell's Kitchen" (Miss Liza Jane) and "The Color Purple" (2015 Revival). Her additional theater work spans regional and touring productions of "The Color Purple," "The Hippest Trip: Soul Train The Musical," "Hairspray," "Dreamgirls," "Once On This Island," and "Ain't Misbehavin'," to name a few.

On screen, she has appeared on television in "Kevin Can Wait," "Blindspot," "The Equalizer," and an upcoming appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," as well as in films including "The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel" and Kirk Franklin's "A Gospel Christmas" (Lifetime).

What an incredible opportunity for our students to learn from a performer whose career spans Broadway, television, film, and beyond. ❤️🎭

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✨ Meet Maya Bowles! ✨

Our LOCKED IN³ students are spending some of their time in New York City training with Broadway professionals, and Maya Bowles will be teaching our students dance during their workshop sessions! 💃✨

Maya Bowles is a proud Atlanta native and Point Park University alum (2020). Maya earned her BFA in Dance from Point Park with a concentration in Jazz Dance and a minor in Musical Theater.

She is currently performing in the Broadway cast of "Wicked." Her other Broadway credits include "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," "The Wiz," and "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."

What an incredible opportunity for our students to learn from a performer who is actively working on Broadway and sharing her experience with the next generation of artists. ❤️🎭