<p>What can anyone tell me about U of Alabama's New Musical Theater program?</p>
<p>i go to the university of alabama.....
well, it is a ba in musical theatre. i always considered it a "back up" but i didn't end up getting in.
i didn't end up really caring for the program itself. the dance training didn't seem very intense, especially for guys, and the music portion was not taught through the school of music which was also a big turn off. the audition process was extremely unorganized and took over 8 hours. they made us sit in a room and watch everyone rehearse twice throughout the day and then eventually audition. the students didn't seem to be the typical "musical theatre students" especially compared to other schools i auditioned for. they seemed more like people who enjoyed it in high school and wanted to continue into college, not necessarily hoping to do it as a profession.
the plus side is they highly encourage students to double major. that was one of the main reasons i looked at it.</p>
<p>i'm really sad to hear that about the MT track. I got acceped to bama and was thinking about the MT track. Was there only one audition? This sort of saddens me becaues I was impressed with their season.</p>
<p>Well it's still young so it is improving in leaps and bounds. And correction, the voice lessons are taught through the music school. This year the audition process was much more efficient. There are two auditions. One was earlier this month and one is in January I do believe. I'm becoming more impressed by it but anyone should check it out if interested.</p>
<p>My D has worked with many students from the Theatre Dept at Alabama and several of them are terrific. The school can't make or break the artist - it's what you put into it while you are there!</p>
<p>do you know when in January?</p>
<p>Apparently the date hasn't been announced yet but keep updated on the website UA Theatre</a> and Dance - Audition/Portfolio Review Day</p>
<p>BruceWayne...S has some very good freinds he graduated with that are at UA. Know anyone from Monroe/West Monroe LA? One is in Band I think</p>