<p>You sound as though you are off to a good start. I think if I were you I would try to find someone who could mentor your acting skills. I would also enroll myself into some dance classes (both ballet and jazz). It is important for one to learn the language of ballet as you will be required to take it for two years at Webster.</p>
<p>As much as I am thrilled that you are interested in Webster for pursuing a MT degree, I think it is important that you also explore other possiblities at other schools. Webster is considered a selective program and will certainly tell you so when you communicate with them.</p>
<p>It sounds as though you are near by if you are planning to audition for the St. Louis' Children's Choir so I suggest you arrange your schedule for a visit to Webster and check out one of their shows.</p>
<p>Ratio of boys to girls vary. They never set out looking for a set amount of each gender. I can tell you that the current freshman class has more MT boys than girls....but that is purely by chance as that is how the acceptances happened to fall last year. That may not have been the ratio that was initially invited.</p>
<p>Hope this all makes sense...I'm a little toxic today from all the indulgences of good food and cookies I ate over the holidays. Not to mention that tremendously big bucket of popcorn I ate while watching the movie "The Producers".</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any further questions.</p>
<p>My Ss are sophomores in the MT program at Webster. They would be more than happy to communicate with you if you would like. They were MT guides/mentors their freshman year. They would also be more than happy to provide contact with this year's freshman theatre guide. If this interests you please feel free to either PM or email me. Always good to start "networking" now!! ;) Take care!!</p>
<p>Thanks all of yall for your responses! That was a lot of help! I do actually live fairly near it. I go to a private school in St.Louis and I live in Manchester.
As for extensive acting lessons, my theater arts class is actually very thorough in acting skills. My teacher is a phenomenal teacher and actress herself, so its like taking acting classes. We have performance of all sorts every other month pretty much. I have 10 students in my class. As for the dancing, I'll get 6 weeks of ballet out of CAP 21 this summer in NY. I'm auditioning in March in New York for the program. I'm also going on a broadway trip with my TA teacher and 11 other theater students. Just a question, does anyone know the top school for MT? Just curious...Besides Webster, I'm thinking of auditioning for Boston Conserv. bc I live in Boston too. Does anyone have other recommendations for colleges to audition for that dont require a dance audition (or not the most experienced dancer)? Going to auditions senior year can get really expensive so I'm trying to narrow my choices down.Thanks.</p>
<p>This question has been asked many times before on MT CC and it's really impossible to answer as there is no actual published ranking that supports a "Top List". I think most of the schools heading the top of MT CC's forum are pretty selective.</p>
<p>Remember, the school(s) you wish to pursue is a purely a personal choice...it is all what <strong>you</strong> want...not what others perceive. Visit a few schools and speak with the instructors then ask yourself: Do I feel comfortable at this school? What is their emphasis...acting, dancing, singing, or all three...is this what I want? Do they offer a senior showcase and is this important to me? I can go on and on...but I think you get the point that it is certainly a subjective formulation that ultimately only you can solve.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would start researching schools that are within your local and budget (including tavel expenses to tuition). Decide how far away you are willing to travel and then look at schools within that area...this is exactly what we had to do and did. There are great schools out there...you just need to find the one that matches what <strong>you</strong> want in a program.</p>
<p>You may also want to consider attending Unified Auditions in Chicago. By going to an event such as this you will be able to audition for several schools without the extensive traveling. I believe there is a thread for Unifieds and I would check that out if I were you.</p>
<p>No, Webster does not have a dance audition. They may however do some movement with you before your presentation of monologues and songs. That is the very reason they suggest you first wear tights or something easy to move in...they will then allow you time to change in order to present your pieces.</p>
<p>I'm new to this post, but I am auditioning for Webster on Feb. 10th. I'm auditioning for Musical Theater and I'm from Columbia, MO, so it's near to home. I was wondering if anyone knows what type of singing syle Webster prefers, whether it is a CCM-type that likes belting or an Oklahoma City University type that likes classical-styled? I can do both but I want to market myself correctly.</p>
<p>I can tell you that Webster has both styles in their classes. If I had to choose one over the other to tell you though it would probably lean more to Classic. More importantly they will be looking for you to convey the character and act the song. Show honesty with the pieces. If you can do that you will do well.</p>
<p>One other thing....dress is also important. I am assuming you are a female....I would definitely wear a dress or skirt....look as professional and proper as possible. Very very key.</p>
<p>We will be at Webster on February 10th (in the afternoon)...I assume you are auditioning on campus? Let me know.</p>
<p>On second thought.....I probably shouldn't have chosen between the two styles. I don't want to give you or anyone else the false impression that Webster prefers classic to belt. As with any audition, sing however showcases your voice the best. Just be you!!</p>
<p>Thanks so much. I think I will keep my same audition material as I have a belter and a classical-type for the ballad that should suffice. Just wondering, but I know the importance of dressing nicely, but why do you recommend a skirt or dress? Perhaps over pants, etc. Does Webster have some weird quirk about that?</p>
<p>No Webster doesn't have some wierd quirk....certainly nice slacks would suffice also. Just look professional.</p>
<p>I believe Mary Anna gave some great advice on another link regarding what to where to auditions. I think it would probably be worth one's while to read through that heading "Audition Outfits".</p>
<p>Just to confirm on the leaving a demo at New York unifieds. I called again to check on that just to be absolutely sure. I was told that you do not have to leave a demo in New York only because the head of their program will be there to hear you.</p>
<p>the only thing i'm worried about,
as far as theatre college goes,
is getting IN.
my grades were low,
but my ACT was high;
so most colleges would probably think
that i am...
lazy.
but, but, BUT...
i just got academically accepted into
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY;
and i'm very, very excited
because i'm not worried about
theatre auditions at all~
((yes, i'm very confident at what i do))
but... i just wanted to join the ranks
of those of you who have children,
or who are children,
going into the theatre/musical theatre
programs at webster; and i will see
you guys/gals/moms/pops in the fall!!</p>
<p>i'll be at senior day on feb. 20th;
i'll be the 6'5" oreo!
hahaha; ahhh~ i love being mixed.
i'll be going with two kids from my school,
a potential art major and...
i don't know what my other friend is majoring in;
but she runs cross country!
... yup. i'll see some of you kids there!!</p>
<p>[blake.]</p>
<p>ps. i'm trying to decide if i want to go for
regional theatre or musical theatre;
i don't want my focus to be singing though,
i want more acting, then speaking and dancing!
... i dunno, i have a very strong bass/baritone voice,
but... i don't want to be required to take all those
voice classes... cuz... i dunno. maybe that's a
decision that i need to make myself;
BUT ANY HELP WILL BE... HELPFUL!</p>
<p>just an outsider's POV, but even just from my audition today I felt that no matter which major, MT or Regional, Webster focuses a lot on acting, and it's a good thing. From what I got there, correct me if I'm wrong, the Regional AND musical theater majors all take the same acting, movement, script analysis, and perhaps voice (speaking) classes - together for the most part, and then the MT majors add singing and dancing to the mix while the Regional majors add more theater history and the like...so it's all in what you want to compliment the acting classes. I watched a movement class and an acting class today, and they were both stellar!</p>