Over the years, we've had many discussions about standardizing the process of MT/Acting auditions for college on these boards, and it appears there is some discussion about this by MT educators. (Most recently this was discussed extensively starting with post #4365 on page 291 of the thread called “Class of 2021 (sharing, venting, etc)”.
In any case, while I cannot post a link here, there is a blog on Huff Po right now entitled "Stressed Out! The College Audition Quagmire" by Mary Anna Dennard interviewing Sherri Sanders on just that subject.
Sanders is involved with Music Theatre Educators Association (MTEA) and she is trying to spearhead efforts to do just that.
Sounds like a longer-term effort, but she's very passionate about it. Google the title of the article and you'll find it easily.
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Standardizing college theatre / musical theatre auditions
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University of West Florida-BFA MT
Anyone have an input on this school's program/?
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LIU Post
I'm interested in hearing from students/parents about the MT program. We haven't been able to do a campus visit yet and from my research I feel like I'm getting conflicting information on the quality of program. Some of the articles I have seen mention past financial trouble. Anyone aware of the current financial state and if/how it is affecting the quality of the program?
Thanks :)
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Making a Decision
I know I read a post here a while ago but I can't find it so I'm resurrecting the question.
We are in a wonderful position of choosing between 3 schools and really need some help in making the final decision. What are some questions we should ask ourselves when trying to figure this out? I was going to make some kind of ranking sheet for D so that she could order the things that are most important to her and we could create a matching system for the school. Or am I being crazy that it will never go down that organized and clean!
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Carnegie implementing prescreen for Fall 2017
From the CMU website:
Starting in Fall 2017, the School of Drama’s Acting and Music Theater majors will require all applicants to submit pre-screening materials in order to be considered for a live audition. More information will be available on this website in May. It’s likely that the pre-screening form will be live starting September 1 and students will be notified of the pre-screening decision on a rolling basis.
Link here: https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/school-of-drama
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LAMDA U.K. Drama vs.uncsa
Som has been accepted to both Uncsa and LAMDA. Both excellent schools- any feedback positive and negative about either? Down to the wire! LAMDA had him audition once and sent him to the North American recalls without other auditons or call backs. Now big decision!
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Stella Adler Musical Theatre Intensive
Does anyone have any experience with Stella Adler MT intensive in New York ? How is the program ? Housing is not included. Best/cheapest places to live ?
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Long Island university, NY - musical theatre program
I know they only except 16 to 22 BFA students each year but approximately how many students apply? Where do most of the students come from that attend the BFA program?
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Summer Stock
Hey y'all! I'm a current MT freshman and everyone in my class is going crazy over summerstock auditions. I'm applying for Strawhats and I plan on auditioning at several open calls in NYC (I already attend school here). I'm also hoping to do video applications/auditions for a few. This process is 10000X more terrifying to me than the college audition process, so I wanted to start a forum where current college students/graduates/their parents share their personal experiences with auditioning for summerstock theatres! (There are a few older forums on this but I just wanted to make an updated one). So if anyone has any thoughts, stories, advice, etc. on this process PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE share!
I personally am wondering if anyone has attended any open calls in NYC, and what those were like? It's so intimidating to me because most of the open/non-equity calls are the day after EPA and ECC auditions and I feel like a baby. Hoping someone has some insight on this!
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Hidden out of state costs, even with in state tuition?
My parent and I got in an argue net over the cost of out of state schools that provide in state tuition for mt majors. I understand that cost of living may be higher, but some of my schools instate cost $26+ per year and somewhere out of state like Montclair has 11k tuition cost.would it still be cheaper to go to my instate schools?
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Nebraska Wesleyan BFA MT
DD was accepted to this program. Anyone else admitted?
Anyone currently attending this program that can give us your opinion on the program?
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Arcadia University
I originally posted this in the Theatre/Drama Majors area of the forum, but I thought I'd post it here too for good measure to see if anyone had any input.
I was recently accepted into Arcadia's Acting BFA with their new MT concentration, and it basically is my front runner at this point. I was soo sure, but my overthinking side is starting to get to me. The acting training seems wonderful and the students speak highly of it, but is it an overall well-regarded program? And the school itself, I know it's small and not a party hard school, and that it's known for study abroad, but is it a well-regarded school in general? A lot of school-review sites I've found seem to put it in a "pretty good" category, but those few "this school is terrible don't even think about coming here" (in regards to the school as a whole, not the acting program) always worm their way into my brain. I want to go to a good school, not just a "meh" school with a great theatre program. Should I just take those comments with a grain of salt? I'm planning on seeing a musical there next month so I can see what their productions are like, but can anyone give their opinion on what they think the quality of training is compared to some other schools? Specifically I guess would be Viterbo's BFA in Acting which is another acceptance I have. Also, this is one of the bigger things, I can't seem to find much about their alumni success? Is this something I should be worried about? I want to act in some realm professionally someday, so should not knowing specifics about alumni success in the professional scene be a red flag? Any input would be appreciated.
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Sticker shock! Cost of attendance from financial award letters.
We're finding that a lot of college websites and search sites are incorrect when it comes to the cost of sending your kid to college. I know that there are many hidden costs and hidden savings, but the official "Financial Award Letter" is the closest thing that we have to a bill from a college.
What is the gross cost of attending each school, based on the most current information that comes from the financial award letters that you've received? Since every student is unique and every family financial situation is different, this would not include any scholarships, grants, awards, or loans.
Oklahoma City University = $49,256.00
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Musical Theater Majors That Allow Double Majoring
I love musical theater and am certain that I want to major in it, but I would also like to major in something like journalism, or professional writing of some sort. I know that with a rigorous BFA in MT it becomes nearly impossible to dabble in another subject, but if there are any universities with a BFA in MT that have and allow a double major in journalism as well, I would love to know. Obviously, in my situation, a BA is most likely better suited if I were to attempt to complete two majors in the standard four years so any schools that offer a BA in musical theater and a degree journalism/writing would be information that would be greatly appreciated. Auditon or non-auditon does not matter much to me, but it would help if the school was in a location where internships and opportunities are abundant. Any information on any of these categories would be helpful. Thank you!
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Summer MT programs
My son applied to the summer programs at Baldwin Wallace, Pace and Marymount Manhattan. If he is lucky enough to get accepted to all or some, we are wondering which one to choose. Does anyone have any information from past participants on any of these programs? How do they compare? Similarities? Differences?
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Rider/Westminster Choir College
Not trying to be alarming.
But has anyone seen this?
http://www.rider.edu/pathforward/updates
Rider is selling Westminster Choir College. (Which is in Princenton NJ not on the Lawerenceville campus. Will that impact the MT students?
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Belmont in Nashville?
Does anyone have info on Belmont or any experience there? I read that they have a great crossover program between VP and MT, but there's not a separate board here for it or much discussion about it.
TIA!
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A Modest Proposal......
I have been thinking about this for some time.... I wonder about the possibility of shifting the focus of the MT and theater forums (which I would require the intervention of the moderators) creating one that is performance based (whether MT or straight acting) and one that is Tech based (stage management, lighting etc) It seems to me that MT/Acting have far more in common than Acting/Tech (which both end up in the theater forum) I know a ton of people who have applied to both types of performance programs - and there are so many of us who frequent discussions in both forums. Just a suggestion.... anyone else agree?
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Waitlist Class of 2021
Share your stats, worries, and hopes
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MT Acceptances for 2021 by Member Name
Copy the existing list (when there is one) and add your info
Username--M/F--School--Date Accepted--Date Auditioned
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