Plot Synopsis

THE NEXT BIG THING: NY is a reality series that follows Trapper Felides, a top New York City performance coach and musical director, as he mentors a group of performers -- and takes on stage moms -- preparing them for their next career changing audition or their big music industry break. By giving his clients the blunt truth and tough love they need to succeed, he uses his uncensored methods for success to turn good performers into great ones, and great ones into stars. Trapper is much more than just a vocal coach and career maker -- he's also a life coach, a brother, a mentor and a seasoned guide through the tough world of show business. Trapper is determined to take each one of his clients to the top of their crafts and is willing to do whatever it takes to see their names in lights -- in the premiere episode, he even convinces his young talent to perform for the tough crowd at the Apollo Theater's well-known Amateur Night.