Musical Theatre Professional Development Program

The New York Conservatory Professional Development Program in Musical Theatre is an opportunity to spend two weeks in NYC working on your craft, meeting fellow actors, making important connections, and adding an off-Broadway credit to your resume!

Next Dates:
Monday, January 6, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025, including classes on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Two-Week Professional Development Program in Musical Theatre

In our Musical Theatre Professional Development Program, you’ll focus on:

→ Honing your audition skills with a New York City professional actor and have the opportunity to audition for a NYC casting director.
→ Rehearsing a Musical Theatre Performance

And, you’ll leave with:

→ Valuable audition feedback from a NYC Casting Director
→ A NYC credit for your resume at an off-Broadway theatre

Note: For the Professional Development Programs, International participants may enter the U.S. on either the B1/B2 visa or ESTA as this would be considered recreational study not for credit or certification by USCIS.

Professional Development Programs are open to those 18 and older with performance experience

Dates:

Monday, January 6, 2025 – Thursday, January 16, 2025, including classes on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Cost: $3,000 per participant

Housing Available: Up to 4-bed, suite-style rooms with private bath and kitchenette. Location within NYC Burroughs. Arrangements can be made with The New York Conservatory to book space in our Residence Hall for an additional $800 (plus a refundable $200. damage deposit).

Program Highlights:

Add a NYC Theatre Credit to your resume
Perform in an off-Broadway Theatre to invited guests
Workshop 16 and 32-bar cuts with a current Broadway performer
Audition for a NYC casting director
Experience NYC for a reasonable rate, including optional housing

Registration Requirements:

Simple registration form
Uploaded video of musical theatre or contemporary/pop song (16-bar cut)
Headshot and resume (if applicable)

Curriculum:

Performance Project with The New York Conservatory faculty and music director. Students will rehearse, stage, and present songs from new culture shifting musicals. May include new musicals written by The New York Conservatory faculty. Presentation of performance at an off-Broadway theatre. Directed by Joe Barros, Musical Direction by Rob Baumgartner.
Audition for Musical Theatre with a current Broadway performer and The New York Conservatory music director. Focus on the in-person audition and callback. 16 and 32-bar cuts are workshopped with a current Broadway performer and The New York Conservatory music director. A mock audition with a NYC casting director is scheduled at the end of the program. Taught by Christopher McGovern and Guest Artist (TBA). Previous Guest Artists include Rashidra Scott, Julie Benko, Paul Hardt, Scott Wojcik.