<p>'ello, I have basically the same question as the author of this thread and am hoping you guys can help me. I am really over my head in this musical-theatre-college-application-and-audition thing; I am a rising senior in a small highschool in suburban IL with a bad theatre program with almost zero guidance for people who are applying for colleges, much less people auditioning for a musical theatre program. I will provide information in the same vein as the first post - ANY information or advice that anyone has would be greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>Academically:
4.23 gpa - all honors classes/AP (all classes that are offered, I am taking them)
ACT: 34 - I do not plan on taking the SAT itself, though I will take the SAT subject tests in the fall.
I am part of National Honor Society and have worked a part time job throughout sophmore and junior year (I am told colleges like that)</p>
<p>As a Performer:
I have been in theatre since I was in 2nd grade. I have taken several triple threat and musical theatre classes over the years, but, my experience has been generally limited to highschool productions. </p>
<p>Acting: Freshman year, I was the title character in the play, and was the only female freshmen cast. Things have generally gone in this vein, although I know that highschool is not the greatest indicator of ability, especially my highschool. I have not been able to fit any acting classes in my highschool schedule.
I have been in several community theatre shows, but have not gone to any competitions, or anything like that.</p>
<p>Singing: is my strong suit - I have been told that I have natural talent though voice teachers are scarce around here, so I have only been able to take lessons sporadically for about 2 years. I have been in the highest level choirs in my highschool as well as the audition only madrigal and jazz choirs since freshmen year. I have taken piano lessons, play oboe in the school orchestra, and am the senior drum major in the marching band (I’m not sure if this makes any difference for a musical theatre major).</p>
<p>Dancing: among dancers, I’m not that great, but I have taken dance classes for about 10 years - 10 years of ballet, 4 years of jazz, 3 years of lyrical, and have taken a very little bit of hip-hop and tap, and will be be stepping up my dancing this year to prepare for auditions. I taught ballet and tap for a year, and have helped choreograph a few of the songs in our school productions. </p>
<p>Acting and lack of expirence I fear are my greatest weaknesses, that and me just having no idea where to start. I would be just as happy teaching musical theatre at a college level (or <em>possibly</em> highschool) as I would be working professionally.</p>
<p>As of now, programs I am looking at are:
Indiana Bloomington (I understand that this is very competitive and a long shot)
Illinois Wesleyan
Cinncinati
Northwestern University (not thrilled that you don’t audition until the end of freshmen year)
Northern IL
Colorado University- Boulder (I lived in Colorado for a few years and really enjoyed living there)</p>
<p>I know that none of you have seen me act or anything, and it is hard to judge based just on what I have told you, but any insight would be greatly appreciated!
thanks!</p>