Certificate Musical Theatre

Overview of our 1-Year Musical Theatre Program

Offered at our New York Campus, the New York Film Academy’s One-Year Musical Theatre Program has been designed with the same focus and intensity as our world-renowned Acting for Film Program. Students interested in musical theatre are able to study the various aspects of the musical theatre craft under the guidance and tutelage of a first-rate, Broadway-level faculty. The program is designed to accommodate students with singing and movement abilities at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. The first semester lays the foundation for the advanced and challenging work in the second semester.


Musical theatre actors must be able to effectively interpret scripts and songs while also being well-versed in a variety of dance styles. Additionally, they must be able to present themselves professionally in auditions. The following courses allow students to explore the integral skills required for success in this field, to understand professional ethics and to prepare themselves for the rigorous physical and emotional demands of a musical theatre career.

MUSICAL THEATRE 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

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.