They don’t just perform a musical. They create one.
In six days, young theatre-makers turn a blank page into a world premiere, personally led by award-winning composer Brian Feinstein.
Created by Brian Feinstein, award-winning composer of the Broadway-bound musical The Bad News Bears, whose music has been performed by artists and theatres across the country, including the Boston Pops.
As featured in BroadwayWorld ↗Watch 17 students go from a blank page to a standing ovation in six days.
The SHINE World Premiere | Broward Center | Summer 2026
More than a program. A world premiere your community creates.
SHINE brings a one-of-a-kind musical theatre experience to your organization, culminating in a world premiere created and performed by your participants, on your stage.
We bring the creative leadership and curriculum. You bring the community. Together, we make something worth celebrating.
New Audiences. New Connections.
Welcome families, friends, and community members into your venue, some for the very first time. SHINE turns your stage into a place where creativity, community, and connection come together.
An Opening Night Unlike Any Other.
Imagine a world premiere where the performers are also the creators. An original musical, a proud ensemble, and an audience experiencing something that’s never been seen before.
A Creative Program, Ready to Go.
SHINE brings its six-day curriculum, professional artistic leadership, and a clear path from the first idea to final bows. Your team provides the space and on-site support. We guide the creative journey together.
A Story Worth Sharing.
Celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community engagement through a program with a tangible outcome. From the creative process to the final performance, SHINE gives your organization a wonderful story to share with families, supporters, and potential funders.
We bring the creative. You bring the room.
We bring the artistic vision, creative tools, and a proven six-day process. You bring the space, the participants, and your community. Together, we turn a blank page into opening night.
We bring
- Brian Feinstein as lead teaching artist and music director, on-site throughout the intensive
- The SHINE curriculum, creative exercises, and songwriting and storytelling tools
- A flexible production roadmap, from first ideas to final performance
- Marketing support, including promotional copy and customizable show artwork
- Artistic guidance throughout the week, culminating in an original musical created by your participants
You bring
- A staff lead and 1–2 teaching assistants to support the creative process
- A rehearsal space suitable for your group size
- A stage or performance space for the final presentation
- A piano or full-size keyboard
- Registration and ticketing through your organization’s channels
The six-day creative journey
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Scene 1 · Day 1
The Blank Page
The ensemble forms, games begin, and the first ideas fly.
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Scene 2 · Day 2
Characters & Story
Together, they choose their story and invent the characters who’ll bring it to life.
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Scene 3 · Day 3
Writing the Songs
Lyrics and melodies take shape as their ideas come alive at the piano.
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Scene 4 · Day 4
Bringing Scenes to Life
Dialogue, movement, and music meet as the story finds its feet.
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Scene 5 · Day 5
Putting It All Together
Run-throughs, costumes, props, and opening-night butterflies.
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Opening Night
Scene 6 · Day 6
Opening Night!
From a blank page to a world premiere. Their story. Their songs. Your stage.
Typical intensive: Six days, with a final performance on Day 6. Daily hours and performance times are coordinated with the host venue.
Where It All Began: The Broward Center
In summer 2026, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosted the inaugural SHINE intensive, bringing together seventeen young theatre-makers to create something entirely their own.
Six days later, they took the stage with The Mystery of Mockingbird Manor, an original musical filled with their characters, their story, and their songs, performed for an audience of family and friends.
What began as a blank page became a world premiere. And an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
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Everyone has a story worth telling.
On day one, there’s no script. No songs. Just a room full of young imaginations and a blank page.
Six days later? A world premiere.
Together, our young theatre-makers dream up characters, build a story, write original songs, and bring their very own musical to life onstage, in front of family and friends.
No prior experience necessary. Just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to jump in.
Brian will be there every step of the way, guiding the creative process, exploring their ideas at the piano, and helping them discover something pretty extraordinary: the power of their own imagination and what they can create together.
And yes, there will be plenty of laughter along the way.
Could SHINE be coming to your community?
We’d love to keep you in the loop! Leave your email, and we’ll let you know when a SHINE intensive is planned near you.
Are you a venue, school, or arts organization? See how to bring SHINE to your stage →
Brian Feinstein.
“Creativity isn’t taught. It’s unleashed.”
Brian Feinstein is an award-winning composer, producer, and educator whose work spans Broadway-bound musicals, Off-Broadway productions, and stages across the country. His credits include the upcoming musical adaptation of The Bad News Bears at A.C.T. in San Francisco, Mimi Le Duck, starring the legendary Eartha Kitt, and music performed by the Boston Pops. A Jonathan Larson Fellow and founder of FeinLine Academy, Brian is also the author of The FeinLine Philosophy.
After more than 25 years of working with young artists, he created SHINE around one simple idea: give people the tools, the freedom, and the confidence to trust their own creative voices. Then watch what happens when their imaginations take center stage.
The Reviews Are In!
The SHINE Musical Theater Writing Experience was an innovative addition to Broward Center’s arts education programming. By learning the fundamentals of songwriting, playwriting, and musical theater performance, students grew as artists and more importantly collaborators. The program created a space where student voices were celebrated, ideas were valued, and confidence flourished!
As a principal who has worked with many teaching artists, I can confidently say that Brian Feinstein stands out as exceptional. Over the past five years, I’ve consistently seen his unique ability to connect with students, engage them creatively, and foster meaningful artistic growth. His student-centered approach builds both skills and confidence, leaving a lasting impact on our school community.
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Let’s bring SHINE to your stage.
“You’ll talk directly with me, not a sales team. We’ll explore your space, your students, and how we can make SHINE work for your organization.”Brian Feinstein
- Say Hello. Send a quick inquiry and tell us a little about your organization. No commitment.
- Let’s Talk. We’ll schedule a short conversation to explore your goals, timing, and how SHINE might work for your community.
- Make It Happen. We’ll put together a proposal tailored to your venue, participants, and program needs.
Investment: SHINE is customized for each host organization, with pricing based on program size, location, and production needs. Potential funding options include registration, ticket sales, and local sponsorships. We’ll walk through the details together.
Prefer to chat? Schedule a CallQuestions, Answered.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend reaching out several months before your preferred dates to allow time for planning, registration, and coordinating with your team. Have something sooner in mind? Let’s talk.
What is the financial model?
SHINE is customized for each host organization, with pricing based on program size, location, and production needs. Host organizations may offset program costs through registration, ticket sales, and local sponsorships. We’ll explore the options together.
What kind of space do we need?
A rehearsal space large enough for the ensemble to move, create, and rehearse comfortably, plus a stage or suitable performance space for the final presentation.
Does Brian travel?
Yes. Brian personally leads SHINE intensives on-site at the host venue. Travel arrangements and expenses are addressed in the customized proposal.
Do we need a piano?
Yes. An acoustic piano or full-size keyboard is an essential part of the SHINE creative process, allowing students to explore their musical ideas throughout the week.
How is the program marketed?
FeinLine provides promotional guidance, copy, and available creative assets to support your outreach. Your organization manages local promotion, registration, and ticketing.
Does my child need singing, acting, or songwriting experience?
Not at all! SHINE welcomes first-timers and experienced performers alike. Curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to jump in are all they need. We’ll explore storytelling, songwriting, and musical theatre together, with a professional composer at the piano.
What ages is SHINE for?
SHINE is designed for young artists of all ages. Any age, any dream! Each host sets the exact age range for its session, so check with your local host for details.
What does a typical day look like?
Mornings are for brainstorming, theater exercises, storytelling, and songwriting. Afternoons get everyone on their feet, creating characters and staging scenes. By the end of the week, it all comes together for opening night. Daily hours are set by the host venue.
How much does it cost?
Tuition is set by each host organization. Details are shared when registration opens.
How do I sign my child up?
SHINE is presented in partnership with theatres, schools, and arts organizations, with registration handled directly by each host. Leave your email in our family interest form, and we’ll let you know when a SHINE intensive is planned near you.
Your venue. Your students. One original musical. Six days.
Brian leads every SHINE intensive himself, so only a handful of host weeks are available each year.
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