Vanguard is one of the only Christian universities to offer a Musical Theatre Concentration. We offer top notch training in voice and acting with specialized courses in musical theatre auditioning and vocal technique. We have a unique partnership with Orange Coast College (just around the corner in location) where we accept dance units into our program as the third component to a well-rounded program. We also produce two musicals annually as part of our main-stage season. Cabaret opportunities abound through the use of our student produced Coffee House Theatre in the Cove, a small on-campus student gathering venue.

The Department of Theatre Arts seeks to establish a Christ-centered, professional environment for artistic expression by developing the creative spirit, mind, and body of each student in the disciplines of: performance, directing, design, technical theatre, production, theatre management, script writing, theatre history, and dramatic literature. By imparting knowledge and allowing hands-on participation, the department is about preparing students to impact our world for God’s glory.

Costa Mesa, CA

Conservatory

BA in Theatre w/ Musical Theatre Concentration

Small (<10k Students)

30K-40K

Musical Theatre Award for Musical Theatre Concentration Majors

Priority Deadline: Mar. 1
Final Deadline: May 1

Description

Vanguard University commits to providing a renewable financial aid package that covers up to full tuition with institutional aid and state and federal grants. Five awards available per academic year.

Requirements

• Application and acceptance to Vanguard University
• Completed FAFSA
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Musical Theatre Concentration Major Declaration
• Audition

Audition Requirements

• 32 bars of a Broadway song or ballad
  • Demonstrate full vocal range
  • Demonstrate adherence to pitch and tempo
• Two contrasting one to two-minute monologues
  • Drama / Comedy OR Contemporary / Classical
• 30-seconds to one-minute choreographed dance piece

A Bluetooth speaker will be available to play recorded music from and iPod or similar mp3 playing device.

Awards

Each year, 2-3 shows are entered in the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. These shows are adjudicated to determine the show’s potential competition in the regional festival, and for individual student talent as candidates to compete for the Irene Ryan award, which is the highest national acting scholarship award for college students. Student designers and stage managers are also considered for top KCACTF awards.

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