Advice for a Possible Musical Theatre Transfer?

Calliene
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:00:56 +0000

Hi, @saulst! My daughter just graduated from Montclair. They do take transfers and you CAN get in without dance since they level dance classes (a girl I know who just graduated came in with no dance but had a KILLER voice and acting skills) but DEFINITELY being able to dance some helps, so agree that taking some classes at least to get the basics so you can pass as a “mover” would help. And I agree with the avoid-debt-if-at-all-possible part. And I don’t think your resume counts as much as how you do in the audition. Having said all that, people come into this field from all walks and you don’t need a BFA in MT to succeed if you have the drive and talent. You could stay at your school with the head of the music department that you love where you will be getting good vocal training, and use the money you’ll save with your scholarship and by not transferring to take dance classes and get some solid acting training in summer programs while participating in any community theater or productions (including student-lead) at your school. Also having an education degree can be really valuable in the survival world. Do you play an instrument, too? Accompanists are always in demand. The fact that you’re even here means you are driven and are doing your homework and that shows great maturity at your age. Good luck!