Actor/Singer, but what Major?

KatMT
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:52:27 +0000

I am a Syracuse alum MT, and the acting training there is very strong. As a MT student we took the same acting classes as the BFA actors, could audition for all plays, etc… On the flip side BFA actors may audition for musicals. At Syracuse you can audition for the MT major, but indicate that you would also like to be considered for the Acting major.

The other schools mentioned above also allow a a lot of cross over. I believe that CMU also allows you to indicate when you audition that you would like to be considered for the Acting program as well as the MT program.

In addition to the BA programs mentioned above, you may want to look at Skidmore and Rollins if you are looking for non-auditioned BA schools for your list. These schools require strong academic stats, but it sounds like you have those? Remember though, a non-auditioned BA is not a safety unless you are well above the admit stats and could afford to attend if admitted.

Since you are from VA In State schools to look at:

VCU – BFA Acting Program where they perform musicals, and have at least one MT Performance class. There are quite a few opportunities to study and work in MT around Richmond as well. I believe you audition for admission to the BA program and then again at the end of your sophomore year for admission to the BFA track.

For an auditioned BA program, JMU is worth a look. The MT and Theatre concentration students take acting classes together, all students can audition for plays and musicals, theatre students may take certain MT performance classes on an auditioned, space available basis. Just opened a beautiful new facility. It is worth a visit to tour the Performing Arts Center. I teach at JMU, PM me if you have any specific questions.

CNU is a non-auditioned program (at least for initial admission to the program. I think you do audition for scholarships as an incoming freshman, and tracks at the end of freshman year.