MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree now available!
Students have the option to choose from our 2 year Associate of Arts degree or our accelerated Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. With a schedule that allows students to complete six full-length semesters plus a summer term, the BFA degree was designed to be completed in three years.
MT Performance focuses on the individuality of the student and fostering what they bring their uniqueness and skill set. MT Performance is an acting-based program with a foundation in Meisner technique supplemented by equal parts vocal and dance training. Our MT Performance faculty includes a plethora of Broadway veterans most of whom are currently working in the field. From core classes like Acting Styles, Jazz, and Harmonies & Vocal Styles to unique offerings like Acting for the Camera and Commercial Hip Hop our focus is training well-rounded performers who are ready to enter today's theatrical market. Our MT Performance program is crafted specifically for those seeking to play principal roles in musicals and plays and those whom are interested in pursing a career in television and film.
MT Performance Curriculum
Three Year Bachelor of Fine Arts Program
Required Courses
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Major Courses
Ballet (1 credit)
Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
Tap (1 credit)
Jazz Dance (2 credits)
Acting for the Camera (1 credits)
Harmonies & Vocal Styles 1 (1.5 credits)
Acting Through Song 1 (3 credits)
Electives (1 credits)
Voice & Speech (1.5 credit)
General Education
Dramatic Text & Context (3 credit)
Intro to Life (1 credit)
Music Theory 1 (1 credit)
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Major Courses
Ballet (1 credit)
Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
Jazz Dance (2 credits)
Tap (1 credit)
Harmonies & Vocal Styles 2 (1 credits)
Acting Through Song 2 (3 credits)
Improvisation 1 (1 credits)
Electives (1 credits)
General Education
Fundamentals of Repetition 1 (3 credit)
Psychology 1 (3 credit)
Music Theory 2 (1 credit)
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Major Courses
Acting for the Camera 2 (1.5 credits)
Voice Over 1 (1.5 credits)
Jazz Dance (1 credits)
Kicks/Turns/Leaps 1 (1 credits)
Digital Performance (2 credits)
Gymnastics (2 credits)
General Education
Art in Culture 1 (1 credits)
English Composition 1 (3 credits)
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Major Courses
Jazz Dance (2 credits)
Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
MT Dance Ensemble 1 (1 credits)
Tap (1 credit)
MT Audition Technique (2 credits)
Acting for the Camera (2 credits)
Elective (1 credits)
MT Scene Study (2 credits)
General Education
Fundamentals of Repetition 2 (3 credit)
Neuroscience 1 (3 credits)
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Major Courses
Tap (1 credit)
Jazz Dance (2 credits)
MT Dance Ensemble (1 credit)
Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
Gymnastics (1 credit)
Vocal Styles 1 (2 credit)
MT Audition Technique (2 credits)
Elective (1 credits)
Acting for Commercials 1 (1 credit)
General Education
Business Skills 1 (3 credits)
History of TV/Film 1 (3 Credits)
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Major Courses
Jazz Dance (2 credits)
MT Dance Ensemble (1 credit)
Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
MT Audition Technique (2 credits)
MT Scene Study (2 credits)
Voice Over (1.5 credits)
Acting for the Camera (2 credits)
Elective (1 credits)
General Education
Ethics 1 (3 credits)
Entrepreneurship 1 (3 credits)
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Major Courses
MT Dance Ensemble (1 credit)
Commercial Hip Hop (1 credit)
Showcase 1 (2 credits)
Elective (1 credits)
MT Audition Technique (2 credits)
Advanced Callback Techniques (3 credits)
General Education
Business Skills 2 (3 credits)
Statistics 1 (3 credits)
MT Performance Curriculum
Two Year Associate of Arts Program
Required Courses
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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 18 students per year.
How often do we receive voice lessons?
All students work with a voice teacher weekly, every semester.
How diverse is your program?
We accept students with varying ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexualities, and disabilities into our programs.
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. Dormitory housing is offered within walking distance of all our buildings.
Are there any specific materials or equipment required for my major?
All requirements are communicated to students by Admissions during the enrollment process. The Director of Admissions meets with all Department Heads to ensure that all requirements are accurately communicated to prospective and incoming students.
Are there performance opportunities?
Of course! Students in any semester are able and encouraged to audition for the MainStage musicals as well as many student directed and led productions. We are proud partners 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 professional work. The Conservatory’s main goal is to train employable artists, we pride ourselves on working with students who are actively auditioning and booking to continue and complete their education.
If I don’t have a strong dance background, will I still be considered?
Absolutely. This major 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 four majors (MT Performance, MT Dance, Commercial Dance and Acting for Stage and Screen.) MT, MT Dance and Acting are offered as either a 2-year Associate of Arts degree or a 3-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In an industry where opportunities for youthful artists are in high abundance, we believe our students are ready to join the workforce as soon as possible.