Univeristies/Colleges
Univeristies/Colleges
Lorah77
Swing Joined: 11/11/05
#0Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/11/05 at 2:56pm
I'm currently attending a university but doesn't offer musical theater. I came here because I didn't know if I wanted to do actually do musical theater or not. But now I know it's what I want to do, but I'm not sure which college to transfer to. I can't spend an arm and a leg on college. Does anyone have suggestions for great musical theater colleges? I'd like to stay in the midwest, but any suggestions would be helpful!
Thank you!
#1re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/11/05 at 3:22pm
university of michigan.
search though. look on the student board. and do a search. there is a lot of good information.
theatreboi11
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05
#2re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/11/05 at 3:44pmwhat school do you attend now?
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Lorah77
Swing Joined: 11/11/05
#3re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/13/05 at 9:10pm
I currently attend University of Wisconsin Madison. I'm looking for something not freakishly expensive. I mean, putting in tons of money for a degree in the performing arts isn't exactly ideal..especially for me 
I've looked into Michigan but it's really expensive. But thanks!!
#4re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/13/05 at 9:14pmThere is a student board...
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cheersfface
Swing Joined: 11/7/05
#5re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/13/05 at 9:41pmIt's really difficult if you don't have the money to spend. All the really fine programs are mostly at private schools (ie. CCM, UM, Carnegie Mellon, Syracuse, Ithaca, etc.) I hear Wright State in Ohio is a good program and I believe that might be a state school, which means less money. Good luck in your search.
Bdwy24
Leading Actor Joined: 8/17/05
#7re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 12:30amYou need to look at Universities in your state. That is the Cheapest way to go. All the other schools people mentioned are VERY expensive. Look at Universities in your state and look into their theatre/music theatre depts.
#8re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 12:45amKent State University. Inexpensive, great financial aid and scholarship opportunities, in the midwest, and a great New York Showcase program.
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#9re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 2:04amI know it's not in the Mid-West but UF offers a BFA in musical theatre and it's not that expensive, plus they offer good fin. aid.
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#10re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 2:47pm
I attend Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA.
If you have any questions regarding our program please ask. I work in the Conservatory office (actually using my boss' computer right now!) so I have access to tons of information.
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IveGottaBeME
Leading Actor Joined: 1/15/05
#11re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 3:04pmI like Point Park too because i'm from Pittsburgh. but if you want liberal arts, a great city full of theater and very acting based program chcek out UArts in phillly.
kgee30
Stand-by Joined: 6/1/04
#12re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 3:29pmUW-Eau Claire had a great theater program when I was there, but that was back in the early 90s (alas, many moons ago). I've no idea what it's like now, but you might want to check it out if you're interested in staying in Wisconsin.
#13re: Univeristies/Colleges
Posted: 11/14/05 at 3:32pm
The school I'm going to mention looks expensive, but if money is a problem they give a LOT in grants...so dont disregard it right away.
I am at American University, the program is really starting to get better and if you arent sure that you want to do it, all of the majors are great, pm me if yo uwould like some more information
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