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Introduction to the Reading and Writing for Broadway Program

The Reading and Writing for Broadway program is a non-credit course offered by Fordham University as part of its Summer Leaders Academy. This engaging course is designed for high school students who have completed their first year and are interested in exploring the world of theatre.

Course Description

In this course, students will build their analytical skills while uncovering how theatre has shaped—and been shaped by—political and social change. From the thrill of the stage to the rigors of research, students will explore a variety of theatre professions, the history of dramatic arts, and how plays reflect the world around us. They'll dive into plays as literature, conduct dramaturgical research, and try their hand at creative work in playwriting and theatre criticism.

Skills and Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to:

• Understand the jobs and concentrations available to a theatre professional and explain the collaborative process.
• Contextualize plays within the historical development of the dramatic arts.
• Analyze plays with an appreciation of their value as literary blueprints for performance.
• View and discuss theatre with a critical eye as an astute audience member.
• Participate in the dramaturgical research process.
• Create original theatrical writing in the form of scenes/monologues and theatrical criticism.

Overall Takeaways

Students will gain a feel for theatre academia/research/criticism that will help them become informed audience members as well as inspired creators and scholars of theatre.

Instructor Bio

The course is taught by Diana L. Calderazzo, who earned a PhD in Theatre with a focus in Cognitive Studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 and a Master's Degree in Theatre from the University of Central Florida in 2005. She has taught Theatre and/or Communications at several universities and has published peer-reviewed articles in various journals.

Class Schedule

The class schedule includes:

• Monday: Jobs in the Theatre, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature/Reading
• Tuesday: Dramaturgy
• Wednesday: A live theatre outing to see Hamilton on Broadway
• Thursday: Discussion and writing reviews
• Friday: Playwriting and a visit to the NYPL for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center

Course Details

• Course Name: Reading and Writing for Broadway
• Dates: June 22-26, 2026
• Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Location: Rose Hill Campus
• Instructor: Diana Calderazzo
• Course Number: SULA 0164 RN1
• CRN: 16563

Tuition

• Residential: $2,086.00 (includes course, course materials, housing, meals, and excursions)
• Commuter: $1,418.00 (includes course, course materials, lunches, and excursions)

Application Requirements

• The course is open to high school students who have completed their first year.
• A copy of the high school transcript and fall report card are required for application.
• The course is recommended for students with a 3.0 or better GPA.
• No prior experience with the subject matter is required.

Application Deadlines

• Course and housing: May 1, 2026
• Course only: May 15, 2026
• Admission decisions are rolling until the class is full, with a recommended application date of April 1, 2026, for consideration of need-based discounts.

Immersion 1 Resident Move-In/Move-Out

• Move-in: June 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Move-out: June 27, between 6 and 9 p.m.