<p>I’m sorry I know I have read the answer to this but now I can’t find it…maybe it’s buried in the Unifieds thread? </p>
<p>Anyway, for the CMU audition does the student HAVE to commit to MT or Acting? Or can they audition for MT and be considered for acting?</p>
<p>TIA!</p>
<p>MamaBear, a couple of friends of my D's auditioned for MT were offered an Acting spot. Also, someone last year auditioned for Acting, but then was acted to sing a song. You typically sign up for an MT or Acting audition, but it appears that the CMU auditors can consider you for either/or. Hope this helps :).</p>
<p>Thank you so much! I was able to find that confirmed on their website. :)</p>
<p>does anyone know the answer to this for any other schools?</p>
<p>Yes, if you audition for CAP21 at NYU/Tisch, you will be asked during the audition if you would be willing to consider another (acting) studio. At Syracuse, Ithaca and University of the Arts, you also have the option of designating on paper that you would be willing to be placed in an acting major rather than a music theater major, if the faculty thinks that is more appropriate for you.</p>
<p>Just as an aside, I was told by someone that CMU may only have three open spots for girls in musical theater for the Class of 2013. I have no way to verify this, except to say it came from someone who knows the program well.</p>
<p>7 guys and 3 girls for musical theatre for the class of 2013. That is just the general basis of what they're looking for, but it could be more or less, you never know based on who they see :) And of course, you can still be considered for acting</p>
<p>I just wanted to put that daunting number out there so that it is upfront and everyone knows it. Last year, once auditions were said and done and the results were in, there was some anger on the part of some students and parents who said basically "I wish we had known these very daunting odds going in. We might not have auditioned there, knowing 1,000 plus kids -- most of them, girls -- audition and they only take two or three for musical theater." This anger was exacerbated by the fact that CMU charges a fairly hefty audition fee and does no screening beforehand, so anyone who wants to can audition. (Which makes sense ... the program is conservatory based, so academics play little to no role in the final decision. It's almost all about the audition at CMU.)</p>
<p>Just for the record, we were not among those who were angry, as my kid knew the odds going in and felt she had just as good a chance as anyone. She had done the CMU precollege program and loved the school, program and faculty and still does. But there is no question some of the students and parents were upset. </p>
<p>So it just pays to know the whole story going in.</p>
<p>In response to littlemermaid's question above - I think that Otterbein is another school that will consider you for other majors (voice, acting) at your MT audition</p>
<p>In response to littlemermaid's question above - I think Otterbein is another school that will consider you for other majors (voice, acting) at your MT audition</p>
<p>You're right, MTMama!</p>
<p>Those ARE sobering facts, thanks for sharing! Does anyone know the stats for the freshman class (past or future) for the BFA in Acting/Drama???</p>
<p>MamaBear, what do you mean by "stats"? Do you mean their test scores, etc. or how many are taken for acting? CMU takes less females for MT and acting, both, than they do males, because their viewpoint is that there is more work out there for males.</p>
<p>I'm sorry I wasn't more clear... Will they enroll just 10 in the freshman acting class as well?</p>
<p>I believe in this year's freshman class there are 14 that were accepted into acting (5 are girls). One boy (I believe) was moved into MT. The acting numbers seem to vary more then the 10 they look to achieve for MT. </p>
<p>In my daughter's sophomore class there are about 16 actors now but that number is less than was originally accepted because two girls were moved to MT and one guy left for the cast of Spring Awakening. I think many of the actors could have as easily been accepted as MT's but for some reason CMU just seems to keep that number around 10.</p>
<p>if you look on the website it lists the people in the classes and if you count it looks like there around around 28 in the whole program together - about 16-18 acting majors and 8-10 mt</p>
<p>The names on the website are mostly correct but not completely. Some kids have moved from acting to MT so just keep that in mind.</p>
<p>Quick question that doesn't quite relate to number of slots. I auditioned for CMU Acting recently and noticed that some students were being viewed twice. They were first seen by one panelist and then sent to the other panelist (there were 2 working the auditions.) Is this their way of saying "you have a callback." If you are only viewed by one room, is there no chance at getting in? I asked one of the guys running the audition and he said if they see you twice it just means they haven't quite gotten a good sense of who you are. They need a second opinion. I don't quite believe them. Anyone know anything about this?</p>
<p>Seeing more than one of the faculty doing the auditions is generally seen as a good thing. However, students have been offered admission based on only "one room." It may depend on which member of the faculty for whom you auditioned; if the program head, she can make a decision without need to have you viewed by another member of the department. Take a deep breath and don't stress too much!</p>