What is B.E.T.A. on Broadway?

B.E.T.A. on Broadway, the elite youth touring company of the B.E.T.A. Theatre of NWFL, LLC (Broadening Education Thru Arts, established in 1986), is sponsored by and housed at the Surfside Music Theatre in Grayton Beach, Florida. Founded in 1994 with just eight members performing at community events in the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach area, the company quickly gained recognition for its unique, high-quality performances and has since expanded to 45 members, including alternates and mascots. Its mission is to provide talented young performers with advanced training and real-world performance opportunities, bringing high-quality entertainment to community events and stages across the region. We are proud to bring B.E.T.A. on Broadway back to the Emerald Coast, continuing our tradition of inspiring and entertaining through the arts while performing for our community.

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Where has B.E.T.A. on Broadway performed?

Past Appearances (1994–2010) include Pensacola Wahoos, Walt Disney World, Cat Country Mardi Gras & special events, Winterfest (Pensacola), Six Flags New Orleans (Halloween Festival), Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Naval Air Station (Pensacola), Seaside community functions, Truman Show premiere (Seaside, FL), Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival stages, Pensacola Beach Pavilion, Pensacola Little Theatre, Destin Community Center, charity events, senior living facilities, WEAR TV3, ABC (Mobile, AL), CBS (Panama City, FL), numerous parades, and major festivals (Mullet, Peanut, Sausage, ZooLights, ZooFest) to name a few.  

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Who Can Join?
B.E.T.A. on Broadway is open to performers age 10 to 20 who successfully audition and are cast. Auditions are talent- and merit-based, focusing on vocal ability, movement, and the capacity to learn advanced-level musical theatre, pop, and seasonal show choir material. Selected company members commit to a performance season, attend regular rehearsals, and participate in community and special event appearances.

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Auditions

Now casting for the 2025–2026 season! Schedule your audition appointment before September 10. Email us at surfsidemt.30a@gmail.com or text us (850)771-8538. Auditionees should prepare a 16-32 bar cut of any genre song, be prepared to move or dance, and be vocalized and harmonized

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When are rehearsals?

​Rehearsals begin the week of September 11. Tentative and subject to change: “B.E.T.A. on Broadway” rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings (time TBD, typically 5:00–6:30 p.m.) and Fridays from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Some “Friday Flings” may extend later into the evening, with dinner provided for the cast. Depending on touring bookings, Saturday mini retreats may also be scheduled once per season.

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Is there a cost to participate if I am cast?​​​​​

Since B.E.T.A. on Broadway is not a class, there is no tuition required for cast members. However, there is an operations cost of $1,600 for the full eight-month touring season (Winter and Spring terms) or $800 for one term.

With support from our parent company, Surfside Music Theatre, these costs are subsidized as follows:

• Students consistently enrolled in voice studio or acting for stage and screen lessons with Surfside Music Theatre qualify for a subsidized fee of $450 per term or $900 annually, payable in three installments of $150 each (Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1 for Winter; Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 1 for Spring). Please note: voice and acting lessons are a separate cost, paid directly to the respective coach.

• Students not enrolled in lessons with Surfside Music Theatre are subsidized at a reduced rate of $1,400 for the full eight-month touring season or $700 per term, payable in three instalments of $233 each (Sept 1, Oct. 1, Nov. 1 for Winter; Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 1 for Spring).

Additional opportunities are also available for Actors’ Equity Association members (with guest artist approval) and recording artists who have been represented and produced by a reputable record label.

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Uniforms are mandatory and the responsibility of each cast member. Costumes may also be a cast member’s expense, though the theatre can often assist depending on production needs. Required items include jazz shoes, tap shoes (as needed), character shoes, and modesty wear for quick changes.

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Book Us
Bring the energy and talent of B.E.T.A. on Broadway to your next event! Our company performs at vetted community functions, festivals, fundraisers, and special occasions, delivering high-quality entertainment tailored to your audience. Click the button below to inquire about availability, performance options, and more booking details.