Prof. Himmelheber

I suggest that you look at CSU Chico.

eve

KatMT

You might also want to look at the MFA program at San Diego State University, since you have already completed your BA. Or look at AMDA in Los Angeles. I think they offer a certificate program in musical theatre at both the LA and NYC campuses.

Good luck!

ilozada05

Thank you both so much!

MangoLover

Can someone tell me the audition requirements for the musical theatre program?

Prof. Himmelheber

Yes, you must have finished, or be finishing in May, the following college courses [with the grade noted next to it] in order to "jury" (audition) for entry to the BFA. All BFA here starts at the junior level in the department (though you might be more advanced class, due to number of units, in the university).

2 semesters of Voice and Movement for the Actor (including full transcription of I.P.A.) [B- or better]

3 semesters of Acting [B- or better]

1 semester of Script Analysis [C or better]

Courses that are recommended before jurying, and that you need in order to graduate with the BFA:

Ballet II
Jazz II
Tap II
Musical Theatre (2 semesters)
Music Theory
Basic Musicianship Skills

The jury for the BFA always happens in May, and is always on-site (no video submissions). You have to pass ALL THREE AREAS in order to be considered for the BFA:

1) Acting (a 3-minute scene from a prescribed list with a partner of your providing; OR two 1-minute monologues)

2) Singing (prepare 4 songs, contrasting style/vocal quality, that show off your range)

3) Dancing (one hour each of Tap, Jazz and Ballet)

Hope this makes sense. Write back if not.

VickiVV

Can some one give me info on the acting concentration and audition and all.
It would help alot.

Prof. Himmelheber

Hi, Vicki:

I emailed you information, as requested.



Also, the above audition requirements are the same for both Musical Theatre and Acting BFA juries. The additional suggested coursework for Acting majors would be Voice & Movement II series equivalent (one semester of expression and characterization through physical life, and the other semester is singing for the actor).

Essentially, the jury requirements are the same for both BFA programs so that we can remain accessible to transfer students.

If an incoming transfer student has met all prerequisites to jury, and they don't pass their jury, they may repeat the sophomore level of curriculum (and any freshman Voice & Movement needed) and then jury again the following May. This is only offered to incoming transfers (those starting in the fall).

Keep those questions coming!

Hope this helps,

eve