A unique opportunity for high school students to learn and sample our prestigious programs.
▶ Musical Theatre: Two 30-60 second song cuts (approximately 30 to 60 seconds in length, not to exceed 90 seconds each). Contemporary styles (MT or pop/rock/etc) are preferred, but choose what you do best. You may choose to submit prescreens/self-tapes, recorded solo performances (recitals, productions, etc - but must be a clear video where you are easily identifiable.)
You may also choose (but NOT required) to submit 1 monologue and/or dance video. If submitting a monologue, it should be contemporary material (1980s or later), and can be from a play, movie or TV show. It should be no longer than 90 seconds in length. If submitting a dance video, it may be a self-tape or rehearsal/group performance video, but you must be easily identifiable. Dance clip should be approximately 30-60 seconds in length.
▶ Musical Theatre Dance: 1 song cut (approximately 30 to 60 seconds in length, not to exceed 90 seconds). Contemporary styles (MT or pop/rock/etc) are preferred, but choose what you do best. You may choose to submit a prescreen/self-tape, recorded solo performance (recital, production, etc - but must be a clear video where you are easily identifiable).
1 dance videos in the style of your choosing (each video should be 60 to 90 seconds in length, not to exceed 2 minutes). Should be MT/jazz or similar style. You may choose to submit prescreen/self-tape or rehearsal/performance video, but you must be easily identifiable.
You may also choose (but NOT required) to submit 1 monologue. If submitting a monologue, it should be contemporary material (1980s or later), and can be from a play, movie or TV show. It should be no longer than 90 seconds in length.
▶ Commercial Dance: 2 dance videos in the style of your choosing (each video should be 60 to 90 seconds in length, not to exceed 2 minutes each). At least 1 should be Hip Hop or similar style. You may choose to submit prescreens/self-tapes or rehearsal/performance videos, but you must be easily identifiable.
▶ Acting for Stage and Screen: 2 monologues or sides (approximately 30 to 60 seconds in length, not to exceed 90 seconds each). Contemporary material is preferred (1980s or later), and can be from a play, movie or TV show. You may choose to submit prescreens/self-tapes or performance video (either film or stage production - but you must be easily identifiable).
You may also choose to submit a video with any marketable skills you think the admissions team should see (dance, singing, tumbling, etc).
PreCollege Summer Intensive Program
The Norwalk Conservatory’s PreCollege Summer Intensive is for any young artist enrolled in high school that is interested in a professional career in musical theater, musical theater dance, commercial dance, or TV/film!
Application are now live!
2026 Program Information
The PreCollege Summer Intensive Program parallels our conservatory program for two weeks to give students an understanding and feel of a professional career in the performing arts.
We offer four programs - Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Dance, Commercial Dance (Session 2 only) and Acting for Stage and Screen. Our faculty includes some of the most influential Directors, Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Choreographers, Dance Captains, and more. All of whom teach in our three-year conservatory.
Housing
Housing is provided in the dormitories at the conservatory. The dorms are walking distance to all classes. With Resident Advisors, Campus Security, and City Hall right next door, students are in safe and secure accommodations in the heart of downtown Norwalk.
Session Dates:
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▶ Majors Offered: Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Acting for Stage and Screen (formerly TV/Film Performance)
▶ Payment Deadline: June 15
▶ Tuition, Housing & Meal Plan: $3,300
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▶ Majors Offered: Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance, Commercial Dance, Acting for Stage and Screen (formerly TV/Film Performance)
▶ Payment Deadline: July 1
▶ Tuition, Housing & Meal Plan: $3,300
AUDITION INFORMATION
This year we are changing from live auditions to video submissions. Applicants can apply to be considered for 1 or 2 majors. We may request a live (Zoom) callback. Applicants may be accepted without a callback.
Audition Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
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NoCo’s precollege program is for any young artist who will be enrolled in high school in September 2026 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 perfect for students who are interested in applying to the college.
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PreCollege 2026 has two sessions, please see the above for dates.
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On NoCo’s campus. We are located in the heart of the beautiful Norwalk, Connecticut: minutes away from New York City.
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The total cost of the program is $3,300. This includes tuition, housing and our meal plan.
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The program is audition based. We only accept 16 students per cohort (major) per session.
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Click the link above or email us at Admissions@TheNorwalkConservatory.org
Make sure to put PRECO SUMMER 2026 in the subject line for the fastest response.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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