MT Summer Programs in NY
I'm an International student (18 y/o) who's looking to start a career in musical theatre in my country. Next summer I'll get the awesome opportunity to go to NY so I can study MT and get to know the...
View ArticleVocal injuries on Broadway
https://broadwaynews.com/2019/09/19/speaking-out-about-vocal-injuries-on-broadway/
View ArticleBig List of MT Colleges: By State
MODERATOR NOTE: FOR THE MOST UPDATED LIST, PLEASE SEE POST #2 WHICH IS MORE COMPLETE THAN POST #1'S LIST. Here is the big list of schools that offer a musical theater degree. This list was formerly...
View ArticleMusical theatre colleges that offer non MT minors?
DD (sophomore - so we have time) attends a magnet performing arts HS, and wants to major in MT and to continue Mandarin, or possibly international relations or Asian studies as a minor. She's got three...
View ArticlePre-screen question
Does anyone know what the average is for how long it takes to hear from a school once your pre-screen is submitted? Thanks!!
View ArticleTCU BFA MT
Page 1 of 2 There is not a lot of discussion about Texas Christian University’s BFA MT in this forum even though it's on the big list, so I thought that I would contribute now that my daughter is a...
View ArticleQuestion about ED2 and choosing audition dates
I have heard a lot about applying early to get an audition date, but I am curious about how that might work with selecting ED2 as an application option. My child wants to apply to a bunch of prescreen...
View ArticleJitters
My daughter is getting the last minute jitters and now is doubting that she has what it takes. She is afraid to submit her prescreens and is giving up before it starts. I think she wants it so badly...
View ArticlePre-Screen Results list for class of 2024
I don't know if anyone else is doing this, but I thought I might start a list of pre-screen schools we have heard from. If anyone else wants to join in, feel free. We have heard from Emerson
View ArticleFinal MT Decisions Background - Class of 2022
Believe it or not - we will need this thread soon so setting it as a placeholder. Hopefully, a moderator can pin it to the top. Below are the categories from prior years and a link to last year's...
View ArticleChicago/ NYC Unified Auditions~ Musical Theatre
My daughter is currently in the 10th grade. Should she attend unified auditions in the 11th grade or 12th grade?
View ArticleA1s prescreens question
Hello cc family - I am hoping that someone here can shed some light on what the in-person prescreen process looks like for A1s? My D submitted her application and requested the "New York City Pre...
View ArticleWild Card (optional)...is it actually optional?
For most of my child's schools the Wild Card is listed as optional and they would prefer not to submit one. I am just curious if this would be recommended even if optional. TBH the wildcard video is...
View ArticlePre-Screen Time Limit Question
When submitting my pre-screens, I did them very early back when slates were not included in the time limit. Because of the new common pre-screen, the guidelines state: "This time limit includes the...
View ArticleTalented Musical Theater daughter with great academic grades
My daughter loves musical theater, is a super trained vocalist and she also has great academic grades (1400 SAT). She wants to do musical theater but does not have the dance training to pull off an...
View ArticleSCAD - Any insights
Not a lot about SCAD on CC. D was just accepted. I'm a little confused as it appears to be a BFA (Performing Arts) program without an audition (makes me leary). Auditions are used for artistic...
View ArticleShould I Apply for MT Major?
I wanted to know if I should apply for a MT major, or just stay with art. I don’t know how to dance or really act, and I can sing kind of well, but I don’t think any college will accept that. My high...
View ArticlePrescreen Lessons Learned
Well, I'm a long time lurker who is now eyeball deep! As many of us have just wrapped up this fun step, let's share lessons learned for the future while it's still fresh in our heads! Here are a few of...
View ArticleDo Essays Matter?
Okay, now I know this question is rudimentary and can be answered quickly. Of course they matter! And I know that. But while going through this process, I’ve realized that I am applying to 16 schools...
View ArticleMARCAS Audition
I know this is a regional type event but I am wondering if it is worth attending to just get out the nerves and get some experience? Do any schools actually accept students at this event? Any feedback...
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