Musical Theatre College Audition Advice
Question about my D's song choice for MT college auditions- if the song is great but the show was a flop- Any warnings against choosing songs from bad shows? Also, other than the usual ALWebber,...
View ArticleNYC Combines for 2019
Is anyone aware if there will be Combines in NYC the day before Unifieds start, and if so, which schools? I've seen it listed for the past 2 years, but nothing for the 2019 auditions.
View ArticleGap year in MT thoughts
My senior D is researching a gap year. We've reviewed some great threads here but are looking for more up to date stories and advice. Thanks!
View ArticleBroadway Breakthru - College Breakthru summer program
Does anyone have information about Broadway Breakthru's summer College Breakthru program in Chicago? Is it a worthwhile program that will provide good preparation for the college audition process? D is...
View ArticleMT programs with prescreens
Is there a comprehensive list on CC or somewhere of all the colleges that do prescreens? If not, lets start one!! U of M Ithaca add more!
View ArticleDual Degree in Musical Theater and Physics??
Hello everyone, I'm currently about to start my senior year in High School (in France) and I still haven't found any solid plans for my future studies. I've always had a passion for musical theatre and...
View ArticleMT Programs with strong financial aid for international students?...
Wondering if any Canadians (or other international students) on here who have enrolled in competitive US MT BFA programs could discuss experience with financial aid? Not eligible of course for US...
View ArticleBFA MT/Arts management or administration
Does anyone know of any schools with the option to minor in arts management/administration (or similar degree) as well as getting a BFA in Mt? I know Pace offers this and Shenandoah does but it adds...
View ArticleMusical Theater Auditions Song Selection
Hi! I'm currently a senior in high school and I have decided to audition for some musical theater programs. I'm trying to find the right audition songs currently. I have a pretty big range that allows...
View ArticleHas anyone debated between the University of Miami and the University of...
If so I would really appreciate your feedback! Here are some of the things I know: *UM has a NY Showcase, UCF has a showcase in Florida. D's eventual goal is to work in NY. *UM doesn't allow freshman...
View ArticleMT schools with good financial aid?
Good MT schools that supply good amounts of financial aid for merit based (grades and GPA and SAT/ACT)? Thank you!!
View Articlemusical theater and drama programs
My daughter is a junior in high school. She sing, dances, acts, and plays piano and is equally passionate about them all, and has a 4.1 GPA. She wants to attend a university as opposed to a strict...
View ArticleBest MT non audition safety schools?
I am compiling my college list for next year, and I need to have at least 2-3 non audition safety schools. I am hoping that if I don't get in any of the places I audition for that I can still go to a...
View ArticleAudition question
So this weekend I had a college audition. We began with a workshop led by our adjudicator in which I began to perform and worked the beginning of my piece. In the workshop he seemed to like me. Then in...
View ArticleMT Schools with heavy dance emphasis
Which MT schools have heavy dance emphasis? My daughter has more dance training and that is definitely her strength and she is interested in narrowing down her list of schools to those which may have...
View ArticleHelp with school list! (what to do when kid has no preferences...)
Right now list of possible schools to apply to is too long (maybe 50 or so...). When I talk to my son I can't get from him any criteria to use to narrow the list. He is passionate about doing MT and...
View ArticleMT Programs with lighter dance requirements
D (junior) is an accomplished singer / actor. Is behind in dancing. She is currently taking classes but it is clearly her weak spot. Her dance coach recently told her the goal is to get to be...
View ArticleTest Optional Applications
For those schools that have shifted to a test optional format, what is the downside of that? My daughter is a terrible test taker, and we're working hard at trying to get her scores up, but her ACT...
View ArticleOpen (and heartfelt) letter to parents of MT applicants
Dear Parents, My thoughts are with you this Fall, even though I don’t know any of you. Last year, I was in your shoes and I had no idea what I was in for! We survived; you will survive too. Many people...
View ArticleMT Schools with Great Dance Concentration, asking for a Transfer
Hello everyone! I'm currently a transfer looking to *knock on wood* get back in a BFA program for Musical Theatre. My last school was not what I was looking for after my first year, and not worth...
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