We've helped hundreds of students earn admission, and millions in scholarships, to the nation's top conservatories and BFA programs. College audition coaching, audition and pre-screen coaching, musical theatre, voice, and acting: every layer, one team.
Start where the student is. Some families come to us for one song; some come for the whole college season. Each kind of coaching below stands on its own, and they build on each other.
The full college season: school list, pre-screens, essays, resume, audition book, and mock auditions, from the first spreadsheet to decision day.
See packages and pricing →School shows, community theatre, summer programs, and college pre-screens. We coach the material, then film, edit, and label the video.
Learn more →Acting the song: cuts, repertoire, character, and performance, so a sixteen-bar cut reads as a story and not a vocal exercise.
Learn more →Breath, range, healthy belt and legit sound, and the confidence to sing in a room full of people.
Learn more →Monologues, scene study, cold reads, and on-camera work, built on technique and specificity.
Learn more →Private coaching with NoVAPA faculty from $95 a session. Pick your coach and buy directly through registration.
Meet the coaches →Every student is different. We build a personalized roadmap that meets you exactly where you are, whether you're just beginning to explore programs or preparing for pre-screen submissions next week.
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A meticulously researched, strategically balanced college list built just for you, paired with GetAcceptd setup to manage every application, deadline, and requirement in one place.
One-on-one private coaching sessions tailored to your material, technique, and audition goals, available in-person or virtually, exactly when you need it.
Pre-screens are your first impression. We coach every frame (staging, camera angles, lighting, performance) so your video demands a callback from every school on your list.
Your artistic statement is as important as your audition. We help craft compelling essays that communicate your voice, vision, and readiness for conservatory training.
A professionally designed performing arts resume and a complete audition book with curated, contrasting material, ready for any room you walk into.
Intensive mock audition sessions simulating real conditions: panel Q&A practice, cold reads, sides coaching, and full performance feedback so you walk in confident and ready.
Every service is priced transparently and built around your journey. Register directly through our registration system. Not sure where to begin? Book a one-hour Consultation Session and we will map out the season together.
Coaching happens in our Leesburg studio or online over Google Meet, whichever fits the student and the deadline.
We meet, assess your strengths, discuss your dream schools, and map out a custom plan for your season.
Build your college list, select your monologue and song, and begin deep coaching on each piece.
Film your pre-screens, polish your artistic statement, and submit applications with confidence.
Simulate real audition conditions, manage callbacks, and navigate waitlists all the way to decision day.
Tony Cimino-Johnson is a Broadway Investor, Published Author on Theatre Education, Producer, Director, and a Tony Awards Honorable Mention Theatre Educator with over 20 years of experience in theatre arts education.
At DC Unified's College Auditions, we are proud to have Tony Cimino-Johnson leading our programming as one of the most accomplished and respected voices in the field today.
Every grade has a role to play in your college audition journey. Here's exactly how we support you from 9th grade through senior year.
Get involved in your school's theatre program and start building your performance resume. Attend Rising Star DC Unifieds events, explore summer college program options, and begin acting and audition coaching to set the foundation for your future.
Strengthen your technique in acting, voice, and dance. Return to DC Unifieds, refine your summer program goals, and start developing your digital brand and online presence. This is the year to build momentum and get serious about your artistry.
This is the most critical year. Build your tailored college list, get your GetAcceptd account set up, select your audition material, and start filming pre-screens. Your resume and audition book need to be polished and ready.
This is your year. Walk into every room prepared, polished, and confident. We support you through live auditions, callback management, essay writing, waitlist strategy, and all the way through to decision day.
Not sure which grade plan applies to you? We'll figure it out together in a one-hour Consultation Session.
Book a one-hour Consultation Session for $90 through our registration system. We look at where the student is now, what the season needs to look like, and which services actually fit. Book a Consultation Session →
Already know what you need? Every service on this page can be booked directly. Register here →
Ideally junior year, by September or October. However we've worked with students at every stage, including seniors who came to us in December. Earlier is always better, but it's never too late to get support.
Absolutely. All sessions can be done virtually via Google Meet, and we have students from across the country and even internationally. Location is never a barrier.
We specialize in Musical Theatre, Acting (BFA & BA programs), and Music Theatre / Vocal Performance. We also support students pursuing Technical Theatre, Stage Management, and Directing programs.
We typically recommend 20–24 schools for performing arts applicants, strategically balanced across reaches, targets, and safeties. The right number depends on your discipline, flexibility, and financial goals.
Yes! We help students applying to BA programs, conservatory programs, community college transfers, and everything in between. We're focused on finding the right fit for you, not just the most prestigious name.
Yes, for the Full-Season Intensive package we offer monthly payment plans. Contact us directly at info@novapa.org or 571-571-2120 to discuss options that work for your family.
Perfect: that's exactly who we love working with. We start from the ground up: understanding the process, demystifying what programs look for, and building confidence brick by brick. No experience with the audition process is required.
Yes! We offer periodic college audition prep workshops and summer intensives. Keep an eye on our calendar and Instagram for upcoming dates, or contact us to be added to our workshop notification list.
