The theater division’s highly regarded curriculum uniquely combines acting, voice and dance to produce “triple threat” graduates who work on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in television and film. Seniors may choose an emphasis in Directing, Music, Performance, Dance or Acting.

Many of our faculty members are working professionals—actors and directors—who are active in Boston’s performing arts scene. Others who have worked on Broadway and in television and film are able to share their real-world skills and experience in the classroom. Students also benefit from master classes from some of the industry’s top actors, directors and producers.

Boston, MA

Conservatory

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre Performance

Small (<10k Students)

50K-60K

No

Monologue

• Two, short, contrasting monologues, one modern and one classical
• Modern postwar literature: examples of postwar dramatists are Miller, Williams, Albee, Inge, and Shepard
• Classical literature: examples of classical pieces include Shakespeare’s comedies and histories or Molière
• A four-minute time limit for the total acting portion of the audition will be enforced

Song

• Two brief contrasting songs, one ballad and one upbeat from Broadway repetorie
• Select songs that demonstrate vocal quality, phrasing, rhythmic skills, and lyric interpretation
• Select songs that express a character’s feelings more than songs that tell a story, avoid narrative songs
• Prepare age-appropriate material
• Avoid long intros leading into songs
• Limit each song to two minutes, preferably 32 bars, a verse and a chorus
• Applicants must bring pre-recorded accompaniment on an MP3 player (no CDs permitted). We will provide speakers and an auxiliary plug for your device
• There will be no CD player or piano available in the audition room

Dance Call

•  Be prepared to learn a combination in various musical theater styles.
• Expected audition dress attire is as follows: Women: Solid-colored unitard or leotard with dance pants. Men: Form-fitting, solid-colored tee shirt and jazz pants.
• Both: Please bring ballet slippers and jazz shoes to the theater dance audition, no tap shoes required

On-Campus
January 5-8, January 27-28, February 17-24, 2018

Atlanta
January 13-14, 2018

Miami
January 17-19, 2018

New York
January 19-22

Chicago
February 4-7, 2018

Los Angeles
February 10-13, 2018

The Boston Conservatory grants $9 million annually in Conservatory and named scholarships.  More than two-thirds (67%) of students receive institutional grants and/or scholarship aid.

Approx 60

Senior Showcase

Freshmen Revue

Off campus opportunities

• Auditions with local theater companies and playhouses
• Community outreach programs servicing Greater Boston
• Paid performance opportunities arranged through our Student Services Office
• Annual Festival of New Musicals with Goodspeed Opera House

The Boston Conservatory
617-536-6340

Sara Stackhouse, Chair of Theatre
sstackhouse@bostonconservatory.edu

Admissions Office
617-912-9153
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