For over 20 years, The Bushnell has affected the lives of over 400,000 young people with award-winning programs that extend beyond the stage, into the classroom and throughout the community. Programs such as The Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars, The Noah Webster JAZZicians instrumentalist program, and the full-scholarship Ensign-Darling vocal program.
As The Bushnell looks toward its centennial, Talent Development remains a vivid reminder that the institution's future brilliance depends on today's young artists. If what we've seen is any indication, that future is already ringing out— clear, confident, and unmistakably local.
Offering aspiring young performers an exceptional opportunity to learn directly from accomplished artists. Each session is thoughtfully structured to ensure a meaningful and supportive learning environment for every participant.
The Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars is our first-ever youth theater program. BPAS will combine a dynamic series of masterclasses and immersive creative learning workshops designed to culminate in a fully staged live theatrical production.
A young artist program for curious, open-minded, highly motivated and talented singers with strong points of view and stories to tell!
JAZZicians is a scholarship program in Hartford for instrumentalists who attend the Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School.