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KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

Dallas, TX

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Program profile

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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AA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveTransfer Out

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AA Acting Performance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveTransfer Out

Training

•Intensive 15-month conservatory program (71 credit hours, 4 semesters)

•Triple-threat training in singing, dancing, and acting

•Four semesters of ballet plus jazz and tap training

•Sight singing, ear training, and choral harmony development

•All instructors are working entertainment industry professionals

Notable Alumni

•Clinton Greenspan — Broadway's Aladdin (title role) and national tour

•Demi Lovato — Disney Channel, singer/actor

•Selena Gomez — Disney Channel, singer/actor

Professional Development

•Full-length musical production in 4th semester

•Industry Showcase for agents, casting directors, producers, and theatre owners

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

School Info

Snapshot

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$30K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$20,521

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,783

After aid

College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Intensive 15-month conservatory program (71 credit hours, 4 semesters)

•Triple-threat training in singing, dancing, and acting

•Four semesters of ballet plus jazz and tap training

•Sight singing, ear training, and choral harmony development

•All instructors are working entertainment industry professionals

Notable Alumni

•Clinton Greenspan — Broadway's Aladdin (title role) and national tour

•Demi Lovato — Disney Channel, singer/actor

•Selena Gomez — Disney Channel, singer/actor

Professional Development

•Full-length musical production in 4th semester

•Industry Showcase for agents, casting directors, producers, and theatre owners

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Program Highlights

Training

•Intensive 15-month conservatory program (71 credit hours, 4 semesters)

•Triple-threat training in singing, dancing, and acting

•Four semesters of ballet plus jazz and tap training

•Sight singing, ear training, and choral harmony development

•All instructors are working entertainment industry professionals

Notable Alumni

•Clinton Greenspan — Broadway's Aladdin (title role) and national tour

•Demi Lovato — Disney Channel, singer/actor

•Selena Gomez — Disney Channel, singer/actor

Professional Development

•Full-length musical production in 4th semester

•Industry Showcase for agents, casting directors, producers, and theatre owners

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

•High school diploma, transcript, or GED certificate

•Photo of yourself (uploaded with application)

•Essay: Why you want to study Musical Theatre and your top five life goals

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply online at the KD Conservatory website

Eligibility

•Previous postsecondary credits may be accepted at the Director’s discretion

•Minimum grade of C required in transferred courses

•Tuition pro-rated for accepted transfer credits

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions — students may indicate preferred start date on application

•Full-time program — classes 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

•Associate of Applied Arts degree awarded upon completion

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Contact KD Conservatory or fill out the online inquiry form

•An Admissions Representative will schedule a facility tour

•Audition/interview with the Musical Theatre Department Chair

•Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED

Contact

•Phone: 214-638-0484

Scholarship Info

Partial Scholarships

•Periodically available based on merit

•Requires 250-word essay

•Two letters of recommendation required

•Official academic transcripts required

•Interview/audition with the Director or designee required

•Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment in good standing

School Info

Snapshot

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$30K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$20,521

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,783

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

•Intensive 15-month conservatory program (71 credit hours, 4 semesters)

•Triple-threat training in singing, dancing, and acting

•Four semesters of ballet plus jazz and tap training

•Sight singing, ear training, and choral harmony development

•All instructors are working entertainment industry professionals

Notable Alumni

•Clinton Greenspan — Broadway's Aladdin (title role) and national tour

•Demi Lovato — Disney Channel, singer/actor

•Selena Gomez — Disney Channel, singer/actor

Professional Development

•Full-length musical production in 4th semester

•Industry Showcase for agents, casting directors, producers, and theatre owners

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Updated 1d ago