Baldwin Wallace VS. CCPA/Roosevelt

BWMT09
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:24:23 +0000

Ok, I must jump in to set some things straight, because Happymom08 has some of her information wrong.

The dance portion of the program is not the strongest component. Essentially it is what you make of it, if you push yourself to become a dancer you can ( I myself am taking the steps to achieve this goal by the time I graduate). The goal of the program is to turn out individuals who can stand out on their own as well as in an ensemble, not typical cookie-cutter chorus boys/girls.

Vicky is the program. Yes she does travel across the country all the time to direct. But never is she gone so long that the program falls apart and fails to function. It’s actually beneficial to BW students because she is ALWAYS casting her students in her shows and spreading the BW name to agents, casting directors, choreographers, producers, etc.

As a matter of fact there is an assistant chair for the MT program. Scott Plate, who is an acting instructor, is an equity actor whose been in the business for well over 20 years, has his MFA from FSU and is MORE than competent to keep the program running smoothly at any time Vicky is away.

The course load at BW is just intensive as any other BFA program. The only difference is we take more music courses. It is essentially impossible to double major as a MT major because we take 18 credits (the maximum you can take) a semester. And very few people pursue a minor, unless they have already had college credits before attending BW. This is further complicated by the fact that many of the students work professionally while in school, not mention other rehearsals that are associated with school performances.

It is true that there aren’t as many professors here then at larger musical theatre program. However there aren’t as many students per class. The program focuses on the individual and each of us have a personal relationship with our instructors.

I hope this helps clear up any confusion on BW and helps your son make an informed decision.

~BWMT09