<p>Help!!! I'm a tenth grader at a Catholic High School and very interested in musical theater I have acted all my life but nothing major, just small community things and school productions I took three years of tap and jazz but that was three years ago i think I should start up again and get serious about this if I truly am going to pursue it. If anyone has any helpful tips and any schools that have good backrounds PLEASE RESPOND!!! Thank You,
MTcollegebound</p>
<p>Hi..as a current Musical Theater major at Oklahoma City University, I'm happy to help. Just send me a PM!</p>
<p>well if you want to stick to your Catholic background try Catholic University of America. Its in washington D.C. and a very good program. Also you didnt mention anything about singing.. i suggest taking voice lessons if you aren't already if you are interested in MT even if singing isnt your best talent you can always get better</p>
<p>If you are looking for one of the top, most competitive schools (as far as admission), the faq link in the "welcome" thread on the homepage for this group is very helpful!</p>
<p>If you are not interested in a top school, there is information scattered throughout the site about various schools - some divided by individual school, some by region, some by focus (heavy dance, etc.).</p>
<p>If you are interested in staying in a Catholic school environment, you might be interested in Notre Dame de Namur (close to San Francisco). They have a new BFA program, and though it is not yet as healthy as the top schools in terms of curriculum and performance, it is less selective and therefore easier to get into...</p>
<p>Keep in mind that if you have not been taking dance for some time, have never had voice lessons, and have only done acting on a small scale, having less competitive schools in your "pool of choices" is a good idea. Certainly try for the top schools (if you are interested in them), but also balance the odds of acceptance in your favor by looking at some good schools that are less competitive.</p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>eve</p>
<p>Rats, clicked too soon!</p>
<p>That last paragraph applies to ANYONE looking at programs. "Keep a good balance in your selection" is a theme you'll see again and again in this group, and for good reason. It is easier to turn down schools' offers than to not have any offers at all.</p>
<p>Just didn't want you to think I was discouraging you.</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>eve</p>