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College Entrance

Considering a degree in theatre? Learn about the college audition process and the different types of programs available.

What Does It Mean to Pursue a Degree in Theatre?

Read about what a career as a theatre performer looks like and how a degree can help.

Deciphering Theatre Degrees

Discover the different kinds of college degree programs available and consider which might be the best for you.

What to Look for in a Theatre Program

Read about important factors to consider when looking at theatre programs, beyond the degree and curriculum.

Picking Out Audition Material: 101

Read about the basics of choosing smart repertoire for college musical theatre auditions and beyond.

Finding and Cutting Monologues

Discuss how to choose and cut monologues that will meet your various college audition requirements.

Rehearsing Monologues

Get tips on how to rehearse monologues.

Finding and Cutting Songs

Find out how (and where) to look for well-written, under-performed songs, and how to properly cut them to show your best in a college audition.

Your Audition Book

How do you put together your audition book so your time and energy is focused on the right thing in the audition room?

Musical Theatre Dance

Learn how to prepare for musical theatre dance auditions.

Creating Your Prescreen Audition

Not all colleges use prescreen auditions, but most of the larger and most popular programs do. Learn how to create a solid self-tape audition.

Live Auditions

*In-person auditions* are part of the application process for college musical theatre programs. Learn about the ins and outs here.

Audition Day

Will you be ready for audition day. Let's see what you need to do!

Rehearsing Songs

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to take apart a song so you can fully understand and authentically express it in an audition situation.

Preparing for the Interview

How can you best prepare for your college interview? Find some tips here.

After the Audition: What Now?

Read about how to keep busy in a way that will help you make a smart decision about what college program to pick when the time comes.

Making the Choice

How do you figure out what college program to attend? We have thoughts on how you can parse out the many details that will factor into your decision.

Things Most Drama Students Forget

The top things that drama students forget.

Understanding Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid options for college programs and how you can apply for them.

For the Parents

Explore this “for parents only” module so you can support your child in their journey toward finding the right college program for them.

For the Teachers

How can you, as a teacher, best help a student interested in pursuing a college degree in musical theatre? Read more here!