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Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only
Program profile
Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

PROGRAM RECOGNITION
Interdisciplinary degree program within Theatre and Media Arts Department, fully supported by School of Music and Department of Dance
Limited enrollment program designed to train performers for musical theatre and related performance disciplines
Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre, Music, and Dance
TRAINING
Expert vocal instruction in pop/belt, classical and rock styles
Extensive dance training in jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap and ballroom
Acting training includes Stanislavsky, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner methods
Business training on how to brand and market yourself
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
One main stage production each year plus secondary and workshop productions
New York Showcase for graduating seniors presented to industry professionals
Annual local showcase for all students
Students work consistently for major regional summer theatre companies (MUNY, Tuacahn Amphitheater, Music Theatre Wichita, Sacramento Music Circus, Jackson Hole Playhouse, Hale Center Theatre)
International touring opportunities with Young Ambassadors Musical Theatre company
NOTABLE ALUMNI
James Royce Edwards — Broadway: Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, All Shook Up, Les Miserables
Sandra Dudley Turley — Broadway: last actress to play Cosette with the original Les Miserables cast
Clark Johnsen — Broadway: The Book of Mormon, La Cage aux Folles, The Addams Family
Christeena Riggs Driggs — Wicked national tour; Broadway: Cats, Les Miserables
William R. Swenson — Broadway: 110 in the Shade, Lestat, Brooklyn

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