<p>If you are looking at UNH, you may also want to look at Plymouth State University – also in NH. Approximately 4300 undergraduate students. A strong Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Interestingly enough the Theatre area head also teaches American Sign Language… her first masters degree is in that area and her second in Theatre… She recently won a distinguished teaching award a the university. Here is a link to the article: [Elizabeth</a> Cox, Distinguished Teaching Award](<a href=“http://www.plymouth.edu/excellence/2008/cox.html]Elizabeth”>http://www.plymouth.edu/excellence/2008/cox.html)<br>
Your D is well within the academic range for admitted students at Plymouth State. </p>
<p>Before moving to JMU I taught at Plymouth State, and was very impressed with the students, facilities, and faculty. I have also hired Plymouth students and alums to work for me at the summer theatre in NH where I am artistic director. It is a very good program for MT. It is a BA by audition program. (PS. I grew up in Plymouth, were Plymouth State is located, so I can fill you in on the town too!)</p>
<p>I now teach at James Madison University in VA… We are a BA by audition for Musical Theatre. Students who want to declare the Theatre Concentration are encouraged to audition, but it is not required for that concentration. JMU is approximately 16,000 undergraduate students. American Sign Language courses are offered through the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (a minor through this department is possible as well as majors). I believe there is also a sign language club on campus. The average admitted student GPA at JMU is a 3.7, so your D would be in range. In Musical Theatre we aim for a freshman class of 8 - 10 and usually accept 16 - 18 to yield that number. We make recommendations to the admissions office. </p>
<p>Feel free to contact me via PM or email if you have questions about either program. :)</p>