musical theatre

MichaelNKat
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:47:37 +0000

mtinfo24 - I noted your comment that your son does not want a “conservatory” and also your comments about some of his academics. If he is interested in continuing an exposure to traditional academics, that will impact on the schools that are suitable for him. In looking at BFA programs, you will see that many of them, while not “pure” conservatory programs, are conservatory “style” programs in which the opportunities to take classes outside the theatre department are very limited. Some BFA programs allow for more. In addition, the curricula at most BFA programs are very structured and sequenced. It is accordingly important to look at the curriculum at each school of interest to get a handle on both the balance between acting, voice and dance as well as the extent to which there is an opportunity to take gen ed or L.A. arts classes, if that is of interest. In this regard, you should be aware that CMU, which you indicated is of strong interest, is in reality more of a “pure” conservatory program than most other university housed programs - the MT curriculum does not provide for any classes outside of the theatre department.