Author Description
In The Ultimate Musical Theatre College Audition Guide, Author, Acting Teacher, And Musical Theatre Program Director Amy Rogers Offers An Honest, No-nonsense Guide To The Musical Theatre Audition. Written For High School Students And Their Parents, Teachers, And Mentors, The Book Demystifies What Can Be An Overwhelming Process With Step-by-step Explanations Of Audition Checkpoints To Answer Every Student's Question, Where Do I Begin? Chapters Explore Degree Types, Summer Programs And Intensives, Audition Coaches, What To Sing, What To Wear, Headshots, How To Prepare Your Monologue, The Dance Call, The University And Program Applications, Prescreens, On-campus Auditions, Unifides, Resumes, Acceptances/waitlists/rejections, And More. The Book Also Includes Advice From Over 10 Top-tier Program Directors And Faculty, As Well As Examples From Students, Parents, And Experts Currently Working On Broadway. Written With Compassion, Experience, And A Love Of The Industry, Rogers' Essential All-in-one Guide Is Guaranteed To Prevent Surprise Throughout The Audition Process.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can high school students navigate the complex, multi-stage process of auditioning for competitive university musical theater programs? Author Amy Rogers Schwartzreich, a seasoned acting teacher and program director, leverages her extensive industry experience to provide a structured roadmap for students, parents, and mentors. The book argues that demystifying the technical and logistical requirements of the audition process is the key to reducing anxiety and increasing a student's chances of success in a high-stakes environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive breakdown of degree types, summer intensives, and application timelines.
- Practical advice on selecting repertoire, preparing monologues, and managing the dance call.
- Professional insights from over 10 top-tier program directors and faculty members.
- Guidance on administrative requirements including headshots, resumes, and handling waitlists or rejections.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses specifically on the United States collegiate musical theater audition landscape.
- It does not provide vocal coaching or acting instruction, focusing instead on the logistics of the audition process itself.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and industry professionals frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for students entering the competitive college audition circuit. Readers often note the clarity and practical utility of the step-by-step checklists provided throughout the chapters.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019092506X
ISBN-13:
9780190925062
Reference
Education
Musical Theater
College Admissions