Certificate Musical Theatre 2 Yr Program

Overview of our 2-Year Musical Theatre Program

Offered at our New York Campus, the New York Film Academy's cutting-edge two-year program merges our Musical Theatre and Acting for Film programs so that students interested in musical theatre and film are able to study the various aspects of both genres including a deep exploration of movie musicals.

Performing for the camera demands the integration of the work crafted for the stage with new techniques specific to the film medium. It is that unique integration of knowledge that distinguishes the training offered in the two year Musical Theatre Program. The musical theatre and film program is designed for individuals who have completed the first year of the New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Conservatory Program.

Students participate in a broad array of musical theatre and film classes that focus on helping them find the actor within, expand their vocal and physical range, and guide them to learn and apply the emotional, physical, and technical work necessary for quality film acting. Near the end of the second year, the students perform in a musical based short film and a live showcase presentation, guided by instructors who are working professionals on Broadway, for family, friends, classmates, and industry contacts.

MUSICAL THEATRE & FILM CLASSES

SEMESTER ONE CLASSES Acting I Improvisation I Performance Lab I History of Musical Theatre Voice and Speech I Ballet I Jazz & Theatre Dance I Voice Studio Lab Song Interpretation Ensemble I Music Theory	SEMESTER TWO CLASSES Pop Rock I Comedy Performance Lab II Stage & Film Combat Voice & Speech II Audition Technique Musical Theatre Scene Study Acting II Ensemble II Ballet II Jazz & Theatre Dance II Tap I Ballroom Dance
SEMESTER THREE CLASSES Pop Rock II Performance Lab III Singing for the Camera Voice and Speech III Acting III Ballet III Shakespeare Jazz and Theatre Dance III Tap II Modern Dance Movement Acting for Film I Movie Musical Prep I The Director’s Perspective (rehearsal process)	SEMESTER FOUR CLASSES Performance Lab IV Acting IV - Advanced Acting for Musicals Advanced Musical Theatre Audition Tech Movie Musical Prep II Movie Musical Project Acting For Film II Ballet IV Jazz and Theatre Dance IV Hip Hop Dance Tap III Voice Over

MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

To audition for the Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre at NYFA, prospective students must submit an application. Applications can be completed online or brought to the audition. There is a required $65 application fee for the 1 & 2-Year Musical Theatre Conservatory Programs and a $50 application fee for the 4-Week Musical Theatre Workshop.

Please prepare two contrasting musical theatre songs and one monologue from a contemporary American play (each piece should be approximately 60-90 seconds in length).

• When auditioning at the New York City location, a pianist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in a three-ring binder and in the correct key.
• For all other auditions outside of the NYC campus, please bring an accompaniment backing track with you on a USB or mobile device (instrumental only, no vocals included).
• We will not accept a cappella auditions (singing without music).
• For video submissions, please make sure to include your name, the titles of the pieces and shows you are performing from, and the program that you are applying to.

Please do not choreograph your audition, use props, or perform into a microphone. We ask that you choose material that is age- and type-appropriate. It is important to remember that you must act your songs, so find pieces that excite you and that you have a personal connection to. The more connected you are to the character's circumstances, the more we are able to see your talent and personality.