USC Launches New Degree in Contemporary Musical Theater
FYI: USC's School of Dramatic Arts is launching a new degree program in Contemporary Musical Theater. The first class will enter in the fall of 2018....
View ArticleInterlochen Summer Program
There has been much talk about the Interlochen summer program. Some people think it helps their college applications. This is not true. If you want to focus on the arts then it about what you learn....
View ArticleFinal Decisions Background - Class of 2021
OK, @bfahopeful said I should start it, so here it is. Hope to see it fill up soon. Good Luck!
View ArticleMusical Theater/ Ithaca Dance Prescreens
Hi! Is anyone else late getting their Ithaca application in because of the dance prescreen? They have a very specific routine. My daughter didn't record it over the summer because we weren't sure if...
View ArticleAncillary Costs
My wife and I are obsessing over costs. We've made our peace with regard to the costs of auditioning and getting in, but can't find information about additional costs once D gets in to a BFA program....
View ArticleBA Theatre Transfer to BFA Musical Theatre HELP? Is it too late?
Hey, so I'm currently a sophomore at a state school studying for a BA in Theatre and a minor in music. I really want to transfer to a BFA musical theatre program. However, I don't know if it is worth...
View ArticleYoung Americans College of the Performing Arts
There is no other place like the Young Americans. There is rarely a greater joy than being a Young American. If you are interested in becoming a professional performer, The Young Americans campus is...
View ArticleWestern Illlinois MT program
I have not been able to find much information about Western Illinois' MT program. I was able to find on the web that the program is really up and coming, especially since a lot of their graduates end...
View ArticleChange in EMC Program (Equity Membership Candidate Program)
Actor's Equity has made changes to the EMC program. In the past, candidates needed to accumulate 50 points to be eligible for their card. Now you will only need to have 25 points to be eligible for...
View ArticleInfo on COMBINED COLLEGE THEATRE AUDITIONS Open Call - Jan 2018
Arizona State University Missouri State Shenandoah University Texas State University Texas Tech University University of North Dakota Friday, January 19, 2018 Chelsea Studios, NYC Registration begins...
View ArticleNYC MT Unifieds- What's a realistic # of auditions?
My D hopes to attend NYC Unifieds in January. How many auditions are ideal/feasible from a scheduling standpoint? And do many schools offer walk in opportunities?
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 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 ArticleSummer stock auditions
In a “find out after the fact category, for summer stock auditions & screenings, I was not aware that several of what would be considered “top tier” MT schools actually have the great opportunity...
View ArticleMT Program Highlights, Pros and Cons, Inside Scoop, Questions Answered-Get to...
Since the Musical Theatre School list above has become completely useless after the format changed and you can no longer follow discussions going on there with the On Buttons, an idea came to me today...
View Article2017 Combined College Theatre Auditions
The following schools will be hearing MT auditions in NYC as part of the Combined College Theatre Auditions: Arizona State University Shenandoah Conservatory Wagner College Theatre Missouri State Texas...
View ArticleHeightism? Other ponderings on "type" in MT
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending an MT production at "tippy top" program. I have seen many of their performances over the decades (like three). In the last few years, something about...
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 ArticleWould the song "Times are Hard for Dreamers" from Amelie be considered a...
I know that this is a silly question, but I cannot tell and I would love to use it as an audition piece depending on the style it's considered to be.
View ArticleWho is watching these prescreens?
It seems each college program has a different approach to evaluating the prescreen submissions. Does anyone have information about how their school screens? I have been told that various faculty watch...
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