<p>What would you say is the best way to use your summer before applying to MT programs in the Fall:
Option 1) Auditioning for a community theater show to be able to add that to your resume</p>
<p>OPtion 2) Participating in a reputable musical theater intensive camp with our local broadway theater league, taking voice lessons and balet classes to help build skills.</p>
<p>We are down to the wire and need to decide very soon! Because of the timing, my son can not participate in both options.</p>
<p>My opinion is option 2. Honestly, the auditors are going to pay more attention to what you present in your audition and what skills you have than what shows are on your resume. I know many people who have gotten into top programs without a stellar resume. At this point, the more you can do to strengthen your skills before audition season, the better. I would say to focus on preparing for auditions. There will be plenty of time to do shows in college and beyond. Good luck to your son!</p>
<p>I vote for 2 as well. Let me also add that this is the time to be looking for monologues and songs. The research for those can take a lot of time, something you will be definitely be short on once senior year begins. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will feel at your auditions.</p>
<p>I’ll chime in for option two, also. The impression we got (very strongly) this year was that it was all about the audition, much less about the resume. Yes, some skill building and resume building happen concurrently, but I think an intensive theater camp experience will translate much more directly, especially if combined with additional voice and dance lessons.</p>
<p>Plus, I’d venture a guess that it might be more fun for your son, as well, being surrounded by like-minded kids.</p>
<p>After seeing a grueling summer before senior year part of the goal should be to make your choices about what schools to apply to, get all the paperwork sent to you or see if you can apply online. We made a concerted effort to have all the applications FINISHED by the time senior year started, except for the few schools that didn’t have their applications available. You also want to start looking at the audition schedule and plan how you are going to do that as well. Be in a position to request your audition slots at the earliest time so you can stick to your plan. Don’t forget to book flights and hotels as soon as you know as well since there are many events not having to do with theater that can make these fill up ahead of time. With everything that happens during senior year you will be glad to get all this done beforehand. Even doing this ahead of time the senior year was quite intense.</p>
<h1>2 training is the way to go, private is even better, work on the songs and monologues and be ready to blow them away in the audition room, they won’t care what show you’ve been in if they see the talent in front of them.</h1>
<p>also if you can find time to volunteer that will always look good to your prospective school.
assist at a junior musical theatre or dance/drama program.</p>
<h1>2 definitely. Work on audition skills and material plus college apps. That’ll keep him busy enough!</h1>