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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Integrated into the acting training with additional coursework in music theory, singing, dance, and musical theatre history
•Private applied voice lessons, vocal ensemble, and musical theatre workshops
•Dance training in ballet, jazz, and tap throughout all four years
REPERTOIRE
•Curriculum centered on 20th and 21st century musical theatre material
•From Berlin to Sondheim, Gershwin to Bernstein, Weill to Porter, Webber to Kitt and LaChiusa
SENIOR SHOWCASE
•Showcases in Miami and New York City, plus virtual regional showcases (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles)
•Opportunity to meet and network with agents, casting directors, and regional theatre representatives
•Historically, majority of students receive positive industry feedback
VISITING ARTISTS
•Guest artists, composers, choreographers, playwrights, directors, acting coaches, casting agents, and artistic directors
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Auditions
Florida Theatre Conference (Winter Haven, FL)Nov 6, 2025
On-Campus CallbackJan 24, 2026
On-Campus CallbackMar 7, 2026
Florida State Thespian Festival (Tampa, FL)Mar 18, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option B:
-One musical theater song from any time period
-One contrasting song of your choice (any style)
-60-90 seconds each
Monologues
•MTCP Monologue Option B:
-One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)
-One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)
-60-90 seconds each
Dance
•MTCP Dance Option A:
-Dance/movement video required
-Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick
-Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension
-60-90 seconds
Ballet
•MTCP Ballet Option B:
-Ballet video optional
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
OPTIONAL WILD CARD VIDEO, 60-90 sec
•Show your personality or share something about you
•Can be ANYTHING: a special skill, interesting story, passion speech, instrument you play, etc.
•Ideas: original composition, SNL-styled skit, hobby video, performing in another language, playing an instrument, a how-to video
Submission Specifications
FRAMING
•Songs and monologues: waist-up frame
•Dance and ballet: full body from head to floor
•Slate: waist-up, eye level
RECORDING
•Use standard technology (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
•Solid-colored wall ideal, any non-distracting background acceptable
•Keep lighting source behind or to the side of recording device
•Film in landscape (horizontally)
•Camera at eye level — use tripod or stack of books
•Each piece filmed as a separate video — no continuous recordings
LABELING
•Format: Title of Piece – Show/Playwright – Your First & Last Name
•Slate video: no longer than 10 seconds
Additional Materials
SLATE VIDEO (required)
•State your name (and pronouns if desired)
•Speak loudly and clearly directly at camera
•No longer than 10 seconds
•Separate video — do not slate individual performance pieces
Callback Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 60-90 sec each
•Same requirements as prescreen — may present the same or new material
•ONE MUSICAL THEATER SONG from any time period
•ONE CONTRASTING SONG in any style
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 60-90 sec each
•Same requirements as prescreen — may present the same or new material
•ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE (after 1950)
•ONE CLASSICAL MONOLOGUE (before 1950) with heightened language
Dance
DANCE CALL
•Same requirements as prescreen — may present the same or new material
•Must include turn, jump, and kick
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit audition materials via Acceptd
•Complete free NWSA application at nwsacollege.org
MTCP
•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen
•Song Option B, Monologue Option B, Dance Option A, Ballet Option B
RECOMMENDATIONS
•Two letters of recommendation from recent arts or educational instructors/counselors
•Submit to Director of Student Services: natkins@mdc.edu
TRANSCRIPTS
•Official transcripts not required during application
•Have unofficial transcript available for class recommendations
•Official transcripts required upon final acceptance
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions with March 7 priority deadline
•Students may audition for more than one division, but course of study limited to one
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd
•Selected students invited to in-person callback audition
LIVE AUDITION
•Callback auditions held on campus in Miami
•May present the same material as prescreen or new material fulfilling the same requirements
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
•Florida Theatre Conference (Winter Haven, FL) — November 6-8, 2025
•Florida State Thespian Festival (Tampa, FL) — March 18-21, 2026
CONTACT
•Transfer students and special circumstances: Alan Patrick Kenny, akenny@mdc.edu, 305-237-3458
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