Coursework and Daily Schedule

Focus on the fundamentals of musical theatre and prepare for the college audition process.

Coursework

A student in a black leotard is singing expressively.

In three weeks of intensive training, you will receive three credits of undergraduate coursework while gaining new skills in the fundamentals of musical theatre.

This includes developing the skills and techniques necessary for singing, dancing, and acting. You will spend your days immersed in coursework focused on:

  • acting the song,
  • vocal coaching,
  • dance techniques, and
  • rehearsing and performing a review style show.

We prioritize preparing you for college auditions. You will receive guidance on how to select material and prepare for the prescreen auditions.

You will also attend a professional theatre performance as a group and have time to participate in recreational activities with students from across the U.S., outside of the musical theatre concentration.

“I feel like the teacher really created a bond with us and fostered a bond between us as students. This made discussions much more interesting, which is invaluable in an environment where we need to critique someone's artistic creations.”

2022 participant

Daily Schedule

This daily schedule is subject to change. A final schedule will be shared with participants approximately two weeks before arrival:

  • Classes from 9:30 - 11:30 am; 1:00 - 2:30 pm; and 3:00 - 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday.
  • In the evenings and on weekends, participants in the program will have the opportunity to engage socially in activities organized for students across the varied disciplines in the pre-college programs for high school students.  These may include hiking the waterfalls of Ithaca, trips to local establishments, and other organized events.
  • Participants should expect to engage in self-directed practice time outside of established class times.  

Example Weekly Schedule - Updates for 2024 coming soon!

Monday 7/4 Tuesday 7/5 Wednesday 7/6 Thursday 7/7 Friday 7/8
Holiday Students Arrive on Campus

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

   

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Ballet or Tap

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

  *possible evening welcome and introductions

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

Monday 7/11 Tuesday 7/12 Wednesday 7/13 Thursday 7/14 Friday 7/15

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Ballet or Tap

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Ballet or Tap

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

    Field Trip: Hangar Theatre Performance of Cabaret    
Monday 7/18 Tuesday 7/19 Wednesday 7/20 Thursday 7/21 Friday 7/22

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

9:30 - 11:30 am

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Ballet or Tap

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Jazz or MT Dance

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Ballet or Tap

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance 

Clark Theatre

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Rehearsal and Performance

       

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sharing of the Work

Reception