Ithaca, Elon or Rider, any advice!!
We have narrowed it down to the top three acceptances. All wonderful programs but it’s so hard to decide. Any advice would be appreciated!
View ArticleNew York voice coach admits misconduct
I found this disturbing and hope that none of our kids were subjected to this voice coach who has worked with some teens on college prep. Even through well known affiliations, our kids can be the...
View ArticleEasy way to see what a school's alumni are doing
Google "resume" "BFA Musical Theater" or "BFA Acting" (or just "BFA") and the name of the school you're interested in. Google will bring up a ton of resumes from actors' websites, which list the name...
View ArticlePrivilege, Training, and How To Save Money
As I was reading the comments about going to Unifieds vs. going to on-campus auditions, I was thinking about how expensive this whole process is. It also reminded me of this article. In it Judi Dench...
View ArticleApplying to both BFA in Acting and Musical Theater?
Hi! From what I understand you need to apply separately to both musical theater and acting programs? However, is it true that you can audition for just musical theater and they can accept you into the...
View ArticleApplying to both BFA in Acting and Musical Theater?
Hi! From what I understand you need to apply separately to both musical theater and acting programs? However, is it true that you can audition for just musical theater and they can accept you into the...
View ArticleShawnee playhouse question
Does anyone have any info or experience with the Shawnee Playhouse in the poconos area of PA? D applied for an internship there but can’t find much info regarding it .
View ArticleMissouri State (Springfield) BFA MT program
Does anyone have first-hand insight into the BFA MT program at Missouri State? My D has some hard decisions to make. We'd love to hear from an insider. I know it's a new program, but we were impressed...
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 ArticlePoint Park Wait Listed
Just got word my daughter has been wait listed artistically until April 18. I guess this is better then a NO? Can someone who has been through this process explain to me what that exactly means to be...
View ArticleJesus Christ Superstar
I watched tonight with family and we all thought it was the best of the NBC live musicals. Anyone else?
View ArticleNo acceptances?
D was turned down for 4 prescreens, has had 5 live auditions. One of those already said no. Of the remaining 4, she got 2 positive reactions and 2 indifferent reactions. I see on the forum that people...
View Article2017-2018 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 ArticleMMC Pre-College Summer Intensive MT Experience?
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Marymount Manhattan's Pre-College Summer MT Intensive.
View Article2018 Chicago Unified audition tips (Musical Theatre)
OK, I know it's early, but I believe in preparing as well as I can. So I've heard some things about unified auditions, but I was just wondering some things. 1. How many people usually go. (Just...
View Article2018/2019 Season of Shows
Thought we would list the upcoming show seasons as we have done in years past. I will start as we found out the mainstage season today! :) Coastal Carolina University: The Pillowman The Full Monty She...
View ArticleNYU Tisch STUDIO placement! Please help!
D just got studio placement! Had hoped for NSB but got Strasberg! Don't know anything about it... can anyone help?
View Articlenon audition musical theatre programs
My D is going to audition for MT programs but knowing the competition, she wants some non-audition programs on her list, too. Can anyone suggest some non-audition programs that are strong academic...
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!
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