Guys, I'm interested in making it BIG in musical theatre, and I'm just having a hard time finding the best place to help me land roles on Broadway. Please tell me the BEST place to attend to get the training I need, and that'll get me jobs right out of college.
2007-02-16 00:29:55 · 7 answers · asked by zsplitts 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Well, I think the most important thing is to have the talent and passion. You don't have to be as good as the Sutton Foster or Idina Menzel or Julie Andrews to be make it on Broadway. Ypu gotta have the drive. You gotta want it so bad. You can hone your skills, you can practice and be the best. I'm sure you have the talent or you wouldn't even be trying to make it on Broadway.
My advice is to relocate to New York City. You gotta be there to make it. If you have the money, get a vocal coach/teacher, enrol in a dance studio or enrol in an acting class. They'll know that you're serious enough about it to invest in music and acting lessons.
If you are in HS, try La Guardia HS for the Performing Arts.
If you'll be in college, get a BFA from Jullliard. Or try getting into NYU, I heard they have a good theatre program there. And a lot of the Broadway stars today got their college diploma from NYU. I know for sure Idina Menzel (Wicked, Rent) graduated from NYU.
Try and see if they have scholarships. And while you are in college, join their theatre group. Most actors today got their start from college theatre. Also do get an internship on Broadway. Or volunteer on Broadway and Off-Broadway productions even if its just backstage or ensemble. You can learn the ropes while building up your resume and your contacts. Who knows, that director/producer/composer you volunteered for may be the next Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim, Rob Marshall, Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Volunteer! It really is the best way to get started. Even if it flops (turkey). They might need you to fill in as an ensemble cast. Remember you have to start somewhere even if it is off-broadway. Besides think of all the things you'll learn while volunteering: the technical aspects, the set designing, costumes, make-up, etc. You may even realize that what you really love is to be on the creative team or the production team.
I forgot: you can enroll in Camp Broadway, they have programs for 18 years old and above. www.campbroadway.com
2007-02-17 15:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Theatregeek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 16:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Juilliard and Yale seem to be pretty big at the moment, but I have met a number of people from Oklahoma City who've received really good training, at the university there in conjunction with the Lyric Theatre. NYUI, Carnegie-Mellon, Boston Conservatory, the Hartt School all have great programs, too. I've recently worked with graduates of Boston and Hartt, and they all know their stuff.
Try, if you can, to go to school near New York and get used to the way the theatre scene operates here.
It might be a good idea if you could supply yourself with some skills that would help you between engagements. A "survival job" is often needed in this business.
All the best!
2007-02-17 03:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I want to make it big on Broadway. What is the BEST performing arts college to help me make it?
Guys, I'm interested in making it BIG in musical theatre, and I'm just having a hard time finding the best place to help me land roles on Broadway. Please tell me the BEST place to attend to get the training I need, and that'll get me jobs right out of college.
2015-08-10 09:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by Regan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some very good schools that have a lot of connections to people in the Broadway community and one of the is Cinncinati Conservatory. They regularly have agents and talent scouts on campus as well as opportunities to do showcases for agents in NYC. I'm not an ex-student but I know many students who have gone on to bigger things after having graduated.
2007-02-16 01:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by Yogini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your education might not be as helpful as your tenacity AFTER you attain education. NYU has a great theater arts program, but it isn't a job placement service.
LAND ROLES is largely dependant on TALENT, and Schooling can't promise one has any or will gain any. IE: American Idol Audition shows.
The Education however, will remain with you, long after your theatrical rejections might be old memories. That isn't said to discourage you, but is an insight into learning Tolerance, acceptance, some levels of compromise, and to NOT allow rejections to be taken as personal attacks.
Steven Wolf
2007-02-16 01:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ball Sate University, New York University, Wright State University, Cincinatti Conservatory - e-mail me the area you live around/in! sallad741@hotmail.com
2007-02-16 01:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by Dallas P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 00:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 4 years college will teach you that bro. You gotta come to NYC and enroll on Dance Schools.
2007-02-16 00:33:35 · answer #9 · answered by peet_henry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch the movie "Save the Last Dance"
Juelliarde (can't spell it) LOL
2007-02-16 00:33:47 · answer #10 · answered by Bailey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋