NoCo’s precollege program is for any young artist who will be enrolled in high school in September 2025 and is interested in a professional career in musical theater, musical theater dance or commercial dance, or television/film. PreCollege will parallel our conservatory program for two weeks to give students an understanding and feel of a professional career in the performing arts. The program is good for students who may be interested in applying to the college

PreCollege 2025 has two sections, please see the above for dates.

On NoCo’s campus. We are located in the heart of the beautiful Norwalk, Connecticut: minutes away from New York City.

The total cost of the program is $2,950. This includes tuition AND housing. Our meal plan is an additional $350. The meal plan is optional but highly recommended

The program is audition based. We only accept 16 students per major per session.

Click the link above or email us at Admissions@TheNorwalkConservatory.org

Make sure to put PRECO SUMMER 2025 in the subject line for the fastest response.

Scholarships are merit-based. You will automatically be considered for institutional scholarship funding from your audition.

The American Theatre Wing is committed to fostering a future generation of theatre makers that reflects the diversity and dynamism of America as a whole. Through the Training Scholarships, the Wing is promoting diversity, equity, and access to the arts to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Funding will go towards covering the costs associated with summer study and after school training programs for public middle and high school students who come from populations historically underrepresented in our industry; who demonstrate economic need, exceptional talent, and an interest in participating in after school training programs or intensive summer study programs to better prepare for future training at the university level.

The student’s area of focus can be from any aspect of theatre from performance, to design, to writing, to stage management, and others. Through the Training Scholarships, we hope to create a strong pipeline to the professional theatre for promising artists of all backgrounds.

LINK: https://americantheatrewing.org/program/the-andrew-lloyd-webber-initiative/

Final Payment deadlines vary by Section. Please see the above chart. There are many payment plans available for qualifying families. Please email admissions@thenorwalkconservatory.org for more information.

NoCo’s PreCollege program accepts students on a rolling basis. Applicants will typically receive an admissions decision 2 weeks after auditioning. Final acceptance emails are sent out by early April, but the program is expected to fill by February with some majors filling as early as December/January.

▶ Majors Offered: Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Acting for Stage and Screen (formerly TV/Film Performance)

▶ Payment Deadline: June 1, 2025

▶ Tuition & Housing: $2950

▶ Meal Plan (optional but recommended): $350

▶ Majors Offered: Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Commercial Dance, Acting for Stage and Screen (formerly TV/Film Performance)

▶ Payment Deadline: June 15, 2025

▶ Tuition & Housing: $2950

▶ Meal Plan (optional but recommended): $350