University of Alabama

PROGRAM OVERVIEW IN “THEIR WORDS”

The musical theatre track is an area of emphasis for BA in theatre students who wish to focus their studies on musical theatre vocal performance and dance. Students must audition for admission into the musical theatre track. Students who are accepted into the track will study dance techniques, vocal performance, musicianship, musical theatre history, and cabaret performance. UA Theatre & Dance produces three musicals a year that offer students studying musical theatre performance opportunities. Two of the musicals are produced during the season. The third, SummerTide Theatre (UA Theatre & Dance’s professional production), produces a musical each summer in Gulf Shores, AL. Additional opportunities for musical theatre students include Bama on Broadway, internships and mentoring.

LOCATION

Tuscaloosa, AL

TRAINING APPROACH

Liberal Arts

DEGREES OFFERED

B.A. in Theatre with Musical Theatre Track

SCHOOL SIZE

Large (>25k Students)

COST

20K-30K

PRE-SCREEN REQUIREMENTS

Yes

LINK TO UPLOAD PRE-SCREEN VIDEOS

The pre-screen video should be no more than 90 seconds and must include at least one 16 measure cut of a song and a 30 second monologue. Dance or movement is encouraged but not required.

Pre-screen videos should be sent here.

LIVE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

One 90-second (or less) monologue of your choice

  • Classic or contemporary

Two theatre songs

  • 16-measure audition versions, but know the complete songs
  • An up-tempo and a ballad
  • Women who can belt should include both belt and legit

Dance audition

  • Bring dance clothes, and character and jazz shoes, if you have them

AUDITION DATES & LOCATIONS

  • Saturday, November 11, 2017
  • Saturday, January 13, 2018

Auditions are held on-campus.

Musical Theatre Registration Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2017 @ 5pm

Musical Theatre Applicants who wish to audition on January 13 must submit a pre-screen video by December 15, 2017 @ 5pm.

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Yes

FRESHMAN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Yes

OUTSIDE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Department Approval Required

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Raphael Crystal
Director of Musical Theatre
205-348-8856
rcrystal@as.ua.edu

Audition Contact: Stacy Alley, slalley@ua.edu

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