<p>I would like some help on finding a post-HS musical theater program that fits me. </p>
<p>Here is what I’m looking for:
- Has to be within 6 hours or less of NYC.
- The program must consist of curriculum centering on musical theater.
- I’m not exactly looking for a college/university, just a solid program in musical theater. Although, a college/university is preferred.
- I would prefer the program to offer a B.F.A./B.A. in Musical Theater, but not required
- I would prefer the school to offer performance opportunities
- Besides Theater, I also want to get some nice film work on my r</p>
<p>You need to do what everyone else has done. Look at different schools listed on this site, go to their websites and start gathering information. If you’re not willing to put in some work on your own to find the right school, are you sure you’re willing to put the work in once you’re enrolled somewhere? Don’t mean to sound harsh but you need to take some ownership of your future here.</p>
<p>It really doesn’t sound like college is what you want. Perhaps something like Cap 21?</p>
<p>ty…from another post you’ve made in the theatre/drama forum, you stated you finished 8th grade and are heading to a P.A. high school program. Although it’s great to start thinking about your future now (and important to start thinking about what you want), realize that you’re going to be a different person by the time you are 18. Also, hopefully your h.s. program has guidance to help you figure out what/how you want to study once you finish high school in a few years.</p>
<p>In the meantime, consider a subscription to Dramatics magazine, make sure your training is balanced (are you getting enough dance classes at your p.a. school to be competitive in MT, or do you need to supplement?), see lots of shows, talk to your family about their ideas for your future (and how this will be financed…). You might look into some of the summer MT programs for future summers (MPulse takes mostly h.s juniors, some others all h.s. aged students, but auditions are in the winter prior) – if you audition into a campus-based program (MPulse at University of Michigan, Oklahoma City University’s summer program, UArts in Philadelphia to name just a few) that might help you figure out more if a college arts program is something you’re interested in learning more about.</p>
<p>It’s good to see you’re starting to think about your future! Research…but don’t rush.</p>
<p>To tykunzelman:</p>
<p>I am a current MT student at Montclair State University and Montclair fits literally every description that you just described. It’s a great school, but I do agree with jeffandann…it is your job to put in a lot of research and find the school that is perfect for you. But like I said Montclair State’s MT program falls under everything that you just described! 15 miles outside of the city with a beautiful view of the skyline…$38,000 a year for out-of-state students. Definitely look into it, and please feel free to ask any questions you might have about the university!</p>
<p>Ty, good for you for starting the search now and doing it yourself!!! My daughter and I started visiting colleges when she was a high school freshman. It’s never too early as it is a huge undertaking. So read, read, read, search websites, visit schools when possible, and make a list of priorities, knowing those priorities could change. My daughter’s #1 priority was not being too far from NYC, which never wavered, and she ended up with 12 schools on her final list. But if you are not sure you even want a degree program, you might also want to look at some of the non-degree programs like someone else said, like Cap 21 or Circle in the Square. But bottom line, start researching now and good luck!!</p>
<p>Pace may have the flexibility for working that you are seeking and it is right in NYC. I’m not sure if it meets your cost parameters however. Point Park in Pittsburgh or University of the Arts in Philadelphia may be appealing. Emerson and Syracuse are a couple of others that might meet your needs although I’m not sure how flexible they would be with working.</p>
<p>BoCo is VERY flexible and VERY expensive. You can take the bus or amtrak to the city.</p>
<p>To add to vvnstar Pace does offer merit to get it in the price your looking at.</p>
<p>Also like others have said go to the big list and start researching schools. At this point time is on your side</p>