MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
In our MT Performance program, we focus on the individuality of the student and growing what makes you, YOU! MT Performance is an acting-based program with a strong basis in Meisner technique supplemented by vocal and dance training. Who better to teach young artists than those currently working in the field at the highest level? Our MT Performance faculty includes a plethora of Broadway Directors, Music Directors, and Casting Directors. From staple classes like Acting Styles, Jazz, and Harmonies & Vocal Styles to semester classes including Acting for the Camera and Commercial Hip Hop we train well-rounded performers ready for today's theatrical market. Our MT Performance program is crafted specifically for those looking to play principal roles in musicals. MT Performance is a two-year conservatory program.
MT Performance Curriculum Two Year Program
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Major Courses
BAL Ballet (1 credit)
CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)
HVS1 Harmonies & Vocal Styles 1 (3 credits)
JZD Jazz Dance (2 credits)
LAB1 Laban 1 (1.5 credits)
MTA MT Audition Technique (3 credits)
MTS1 MT Scene Study 1 (2 credits)
TAP Tap (1 credit)
VOV Voice Over (1.5 credits)
General Education
BSK1 Business Skills 1 (1.5 credits)
MUS1 Music Theory 1 (1 credit)
PSY1 Psychology 1 (1 credit)
TVF1 History of TV/Film 1 (3 credits)
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Major Courses
ACT-MT Acting for the Camera (1.5 credits)
BAL Ballet (1 credit)
CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)
HVS2 Harmonies & Vocal Styles 2 (1.5 credits)
IMP1 Improvisation 1 (1.5 credits)
JZD Jazz Dance (2 credits)
MEI-MT Meisner (1.5 credits)
MTA MT Audition Technique (3 credits)
MTS MT Scene Study (2 credits)
TAP Tap (1 credit)
General Education
BSK2 Business Skills 2 (1.5 credits)
ENG1 English Composition I (3 credits)
MUS2 Music Theory 2 (1 credit)
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Major Courses
ACT-MT Acting for the Camera (1.5 credits)
CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)
JZD Jazz Dance (2 credits)
MEI-MT Meisner (1.5 credits)
MTA MT Audition Technique (3 credits)
TAP Tap (1 credit)
VCS1 Vocal Styles 1 (2 credits)
VOV Voice Over (1.5 credits)
VAS1-MT Voice & Speech (1.5 credits)
General Education
NEU1 Neuroscience 1 (3 credits)
PLY1 Playwriting 1 (3 credits)
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Major Courses
ACM1-MT Acting for Commercials 1 (1 credit)
CHH Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
GYM Gymnastics (1 credit)
JZD Jazz Dance (2 credits)
MTA MT Audition Technique (3 credits)
MTE MT Dance Ensemble (1 credit)
SHW1 Showcase 1 (1.5 credits)
TAP Tap (1 credit)
General Education
ENT1 Entrepreneurship 1 (3 credits)
ETH1 Ethics 1 (3 credits)
The Conservatory was originally founded as The LINK Program. Check out some brilliant alumni:
Shereen Pimentel - Maria in West Side Story
David Breeds - U/S Evan, Jared, Connor in Dear Evan Hansen
Emily Owens - U/S Madame Thernardier and Ensemble in Les Miserables
Maggie Lynne - U/S Nessarose in Wicked
Aaron James McKenzie - A Beautiful Noise
Marie Eife- U/S Elphaba in Wicked
Jordan Cunningham - Ensemble in Everybody's Talking About Jamie West End
Jaimie Pruden - U/S Jenny & Susan in Company
Ramone Nelson - MJ the Musical
Haile Ferrier - Dear Evan Hansen
Sidney Wilson - The Lion King
Cecilia Trippiedi - Hadestown
Ayla Ciccone-Burton - Six
Henry Julian Gendron - MJ the Musical
Megan Grosso - The Prom
Nick Alvino - The Music Man
Jason Schmidt - Rise of the Pink Ladies on Paramount Plus
Peli Woods - Frozen
Sayo Oni - Hadestown
Jeffrey Cornelius - Dear Evan Hansen
Harriet Watson - SIX
D'Kaylah Unique Whitley - Dear Evan Hansen
Jojo Fleites - The Winchesters on The CW
Sis - Oklahoma
Sean McManus - Beetlejuice
Jaylan Evans - My Life With the Walter Boys on Netflix
Najah Hetsberger - Ain't Too Proud
Amaya White - An Officer and a Gentleman
Chelsea Nicole Mitchell - CATS
Hannah Schreer - Come Fall in Love
Caleb Mathura - Come Fall in Lone
Brent Comer - Les Miserables
FAQs
How many students do you accept?
We accept 16 students per class.
How often do we receive voice lessons?
All students work with a voice teacher weekly, each semester.
How diverse is your program?
Our programs are extremely diverse. We accept students with varying ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexualities, and disabilities into our programs. The Conservatory strives for our faculty to be as diverse as our student body.
What are your facilities like?
Our facilities include a variety of building types. From large dance studios to state-of-the-art recording studios, many of our facilities are used by professional arts businesses. The Conservatory also offers a large cyc wall for advertisement filming and our dormitories are within walking distance of all our buildings.
Are there performance opportunities?
Of course! Students in any semester are able and encouraged to audition for the MainStage musicals. We partner with the A1 Conference, allowing our students to audition for summer theatres across the country, annually.
Can I audition for professional shows while in school?
Yes! In fact, we encourage our students to continuously audition for roles. The Conservatory’s main goal is to train employable artists.
If I don’t have a strong dance background, will I still be considered?
This program track includes training specific to playing principal roles in musical theatre. We strive to nurture and enhance the abilities of students who may be new to dance. All students participate in assessments on the first day of class and will be placed in the appropriate level class.
What type of programs do you offer?
Currently, we offer three conservatory programs — each lasting two years. In an industry where opportunities for youthful artists are in high abundance, we believe our students are ready to join the workforce within two years. Our students graduate with less debt and receive training from the most brilliant Broadway creatives.