College Audition Pieces
Hi all! I'll be auditioning for college MT programs in a few months, and I need some advice about good audition songs. For my ballad, I'm considering "Dear Friend"- from She Loves Me (which I know can...
View ArticleStagedoor vs College-Based Summer Intensives
Hi everyone! :) As the school year is about to start for my D, we are already starting to plan for next summer. My D is going into her freshman year at a PA school (she's been there since 7th grade),...
View ArticleDoes anyone get accepted at Moonifieds?
I was wondering if you can tell me your experience at Moonifieds. Thanks!
View ArticleCurrent Students' influence on admission
I'm applying to one of my dream school, but there's only one problem: my "enemy" goes there. She always seemed to hate me, and I'm afraid if she can have any negative impact on my admission. Do the...
View ArticleOverdone Musical Theatre Songs for College Auditions?
Hi guys! I am auditioning for quite a few musical theatre programs in the winter, and am still looking for good songs to sing. Is Another Life from Bridges of Madison County too overdone/ not age...
View ArticleShowcases and their impact?
My D starts her senior MT year next week and is getting ready for showcase auditions. In their program outside auditors are brought in to audition the kids, and those who make it then do the shows. My...
View ArticleNews about Relativity Studios and Relativity School?
Several recent news items pointing to financial woes on the part of Relativity Studios, including today's news reports of layoffs and impending bankruptcy filing. Curious if any current parents /...
View ArticleAm I experienced enough for a college musical theatre program?
After reading through many, many posts on here, I've seen that some parents and students have mentioned that they've heard of "kids who have only done high school shows" getting into some colleges and...
View ArticleSong question
Wondering if anyone knows... My D is filling out applications & doing the online audition date requests etc... The one theatre date request form is asking what she is singing at the audition. She...
View ArticleHow does Columbia college Chicago notify you if you got into the BFA MT?
I auditioned February 6 and I haven't heard since. They keep sending me info about the school but not any of the programs. Some of my friends were rejected a month ago through snail mail and I've heard...
View ArticleClass of 2021 (sharing, venting, etc)
It seems like it's our turn at last! I'm excited to embark on this journey!
View ArticleMT Audition Schedule
I have a rising senior who is applying to MT programs. Thanks to CC and many other resources, I'm not in a full panic, but there is one question I'd love to have answered: when can we reasonably expect...
View ArticleGap Year (from high school to college) to audition for MT Schools- MY...
Hey everyone! I'm a graduated high school alumni(class of 2015) who would love to share her thoughts and journey upon taking a gap year, otherwise known as a "year off" between high school (since I...
View ArticleOrganizational Strategies
I was just reading on the "Debunking Myths" thread some really great organizational strategies that parents and students employed this audition year. I'd love to get some great ideas for organizational...
View ArticleHow Many Headshots?
How many headshot/resumes should I order to be safe for the audition season? I'm looking at using "The Actors Photo Lab" and get free shipping if I order 150. Is that an obscene amount? I need 45 for a...
View ArticleWhat can you tell me about AMDA?
I have students who have become very interested in AMDA. I've searched to forum, but there isn't a lot of updated information. Do they have a good program? Is it selective? I ask, because I have heard...
View ArticleAnother BFA Acting Top 10 list
This one takes some unique features of each program into consideration. A few of the "usual suspects" did not make the list and some that are rarely discussed here did. Hmm. . ....
View ArticleMT people, you NEED to see this play
We dropped our kid off at school in Atlanta last week and thought, what the heck, we'll catch a play at the local theater. Wow! Turns out the Alliance premieres a lot of plays that have then gone onto...
View ArticleDance experience?
Hello everyone! I'm a 2016 high school grad (female) who's taking a gap year this year. I auditioned for MT programs last year, but I wasn't in the right mindset at all honestly compared to this year....
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