| ok let me give you some opinions on Milikin. These are not based on hard facts, I don't have stats to back them up so don't ask, however if you choose to put any weight behind this, I am extremely well-versed in the realm of mt, I have many friends and connections whom have appeared in leads, major roles, and dance captain positions on and off broadway as well as on tours. I also have many friends who are theatre professors. Sooo, I am not a fan of Milikin at all. this is not to say they don't have a good program. however, I know many people, whose opinion i credit, who have gone through the program and been far less than thrilled. I also know a professor there who is well respected, who is less than thrilled. Milikin has an attitude that they are on the same level as schools like ccm. they love to think that they are the best school around, and do little to improve upon what they have. As a performer and vocalist, i feel that so many students come out of there being cookie cutter actors. they are castable but only in that sense. a lot of this has to do with the vocal training they received. i am a huge advocate of vocal health and vocal health in belting because as we all know belting is an important tool, but it must be used correctly. a friend of mine whom is incredibly talented attends there. since she has been taking her level of skill in this area has decreased. the way she is belting now makes her more prone to injury. this is unforgivable on the part of the instructor. i also recently attended a production there. the production values of the show were weak at best. the production was definitely phoned in. yes, they are ultimately a good program and have had successful students however it is certainly not a choice i would make. |