Colleges For Musical Theater - Part 40!

mamalu
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:28:17 +0000

Karenmommy,

I’ve worked with many MT/theater students who also feel passionate about a 2nd area of academic interest, and choose to study both in college. Your d’s strong Academic record give her advantages. The 3 DC schools that you mentioned are all great candidates, American, GW and Georgetown all have great IR programs and terrific theater opps, acapella (show choir) opps, etc.

Also, take a look at Brown, Tufts, Vassar, Muhlenburg, Bard, Brandeiss, Boston College, all schools where she could minor or double major in an area of performing arts and audition for shows. The theater production values are very high at these schools.

To research, take a look each school’s theater/performing arts page on the college website. See what shows were performed in recent years and what is upcoming for this year. Do not be bashful to call the theater depts and speak with department heads or their secretaries. They will be happy to answer questions and give guidance. Go see shows on campus this fall/spring.

It sounds as if she is leaning toward IR and is committed to training and performance opps while in school. With drive and passion, it is doable.