2017-2018 Audition Calendar for Summer and Year-Round Work
My MT daughter is graduating this year, and although my D plans all her auditions herself -- I like to know dates and expenses ahead of time. Here's my question -- StrawHats and NETC auditions look to...
View Article2017-2018 Production Schedule
Can we start a list of the MT program production schedules for next school year? There was a list a couple of years ago and it was interesting to see what shows schools were performing and it was...
View ArticleWhich Schools Give the Best Merit Aid? Another Freakonomics Post
A commonly recurring question on this forum is, "Which schools give the best merit aid?" Responses generally are helpful but anecdotal in nature. I decided to see if I could come up with a means to...
View ArticleSummer Program Big List- Data/Info - keep adding
Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs, CO 6-week, HS & College Session June 16th - July 30, 2006. Application and video auditions due February 1, 2006 Live will be held February 12 in NYC Acceptances...
View ArticleHartt question
The supplemental application for Hartt says "Select no more than one degree or major." My d had hoped to audition for both Acting and Musical Theater. Is that not allowed?
View ArticleMusical Theatre Schools!
1. New York University 2. University of California: Irvine 3. University Of Southern California 4. Rider University 5. Syracuse University 6. Pace University 7. Santa Clara University 8. California...
View ArticleMT audition coach
This is not to discuss whether or not one is needed or should be used. The decision has already been made to use one. I am looking for opinions on MTCA vs Mary Ann Dennard. Have looked at both their...
View ArticleUnifieds and Audition travel tips
I thought it might be helpful to share some experiences/tips about audition travel and Unifieds: We attended Chicago Unifieds and had an amazing experience. The Palmer House Hilton was so fun!...
View ArticleA1 auditions
So I read about these A1 auditions and was wondering , should my D be learning about them in her program? She's a freshman MT & didnt seem to know about them but I know a few schools seem to...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan BFA Transfer
Alrighty, so I am currently a freshman at the University of Michigan in the school of LSA and I am currently trying to transfer into the MT program. I missed the deadline to apply last year, so I have...
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 ArticleGap State
Happy Decision Day, all. I thought that since my D's decision is to take one more year to prepare, improve, form a better list-I would start a thread for any students/parents who are doing the same. I...
View ArticleRocco Dal Vera
For all those who are CCM grads, current students and parents, or prospectives, I am so sad to say that Rocco passed away this afternoon. A prolific author and longtime professor of voice and speech....
View ArticleSummer work auditions pay to audition?
My daughter is a freshman musical theatre major and she received an email from the director of the theater Department about auditions from a company that's coming to a school nearby for summer work and...
View ArticleClass of 2022 (the journey); sharing, venting, discussing
It's close enough to June 1! Let's get started! I have a D - rising senior. She is my third child to embark on the college BFA (MT/Acting) jounrney. She is interested in a mix of MT and Acting schools....
View ArticleMusical Theater Prescreens - Class of 2022 (process/response)
Hello, I haven't seen a specific feed on the prescreen for MT Class of 2020. My S has completed 11 prescreen applications to MT programs. Anyone have any idea how long until the schools send out...
View ArticleLatest list of top MT programs
I know there have been a number of these out there, but I'm excited to see the fledgling program at Manhattan School of Music showing up in this company:)...
View ArticleMusic Theatre Applicant
Hello! I am planning on auditioning for the music theatre program at the university of hartford, and due to family finances, I have never taken a dance class (I know basic ballet, tap, and movement). I...
View ArticleIs there any 2 years musical theater program you guys would recommend?
Is there any 2 years musical theater program you guys would recommend? I come from Thailand. I'm interested in musical theater 2 years ago after i watch Beauty and the Beast in my country. Then I...
View ArticleClassical monologues?
Hi, I'm currently preparing for MT/Acting prescreens and one school specifically asked for a Classical (pre-1900, according to their standards) and I'm having a very hard time finding one suitable for...
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