The musical theatre program at CCM is the oldest in the country and was the first of its kind. It was used by the National Association of Schools of Theatre in formulating the guidelines for accreditation of Musical Theatre programs nationwide. It is widely recognized for its “triple-threat” approach to training and many of its graduates are following careers as performers and creative artists in every facet of the entertainment industry.

Cincinnati, OH

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre

Large (>25k Students)

10K-20K

No

Two selections chosen from the standard musical theatre repertoire

• One selection should have a sustained legato line
• the second should be “up-tempo” and provide a contrast in rhythm, mood, characterization, style and approach. It may show special skills such as comic timing, dramatic flair, ability with patter, or, for women, the “belt” voice
• No longer than 32 measures each

A comic or dramatic monologue from a contemporary or classical play

• The monologue should be suited to the age of the auditionee and should not be in dialect
• The monologue should be no longer than one minute. Longer selections will be cut off by the timekeepers

Adjudicators may engage applicants in a short question and answer session.

Auditionees must provide a head-shot or recent photograph and a resume listing theatre training and roles played. Scrapbooks, press-clipping and videotapes are not accepted.

• Dec. 2 Cincinnati — Musical Theatre ONLY
• Jan. 12–13 Cincinnati — Select majors
• Jan. 19–21 New York City — Theatre Unifieds (Musical Theatre and Acting)
• Jan. 20 Cincinnati — Musical Theatre and Theater Design & Production
• Jan. 26–27 Cincinnati — Select majors
• Feb. 5–8 Chicago — Theatre Unifieds (Musical Theatre and Acting)
• Feb. 16–17 Cincinnati — Select majors

Yes

The Musical Theatre Experience at CCM is book-ended by showcases, a Freshman Showcase which serves as a debut for the incoming class and a Senior Showcase which serves as a “Capstone” Experience. Each year the graduating class in Musical Theatre travels to New York to present a showcase for agents and casting directors. The work is created by the students themselves under faculty direction. The class selects a theme for the showcase, then blends musical numbers, narration and monologues into a cohesive whole. They create the musical arrangements, supply the choreography and staging, direct the scenes and are responsible for every aspect of the production.

Freshman perform a review of songs and monologues at the end of their first year.

Seniors may audition for outside performing opportunities.

Aubrey Berg

Title: Professor of Musical Theatre; Chairman, Department of Musical Theatre; Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre
Office: 4764 Corbett Cntr Perform Arts
Tel: 513-556-5803
Email: aubrey.berg@uc.edu

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