<p>Here is a fairly recent thread that touches on this subject. Within this thread, you will find references to additional threads on this topic: </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1170200-please-check-over-our-college-list.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1170200-please-check-over-our-college-list.html</a></p>
<p>As you will see in the threads, opinions vary. Some people are adamant that 6-8 auditions are enough (provided you are able to do a lot of preparatory analysis for the right fit) and some people think 12 (or even more) give you better odds in what is a very competitive, very subjective, and seemingly probabilistic process (for example, Mary Anna Dennard in her book “I Got In,” recommends 12 or more for girls, as I recall). You may want to consider soliciting advice from someone with actual experience and expertise in the field who can realistically assess your capabilities before deciding on how many schools at which to apply.</p>