<p>I had a last minute change in plans and now have to decide between Webster and MMC for Musical Theatre/Acting and was wondering if I could get some advice on pros and cons for each program, reputation, opportunities, etc. I have to make a decision soon and this is super stressful and I'm very torn. If anyone can send some advice my way, I would greatly appreciate it :)</p>
<p>Would you be in the BFA or the BA at MMM?</p>
<p>Don’t know about the programs all that much but I do know that MMC is very small, in the city with no campus if that matters.</p>
<p>I can’t speak for MMM but Webster has always had a strong reputation and it appears the program is on the upswing. The incoming Class of 2013 is being touted by the faculty as one of its strongest incoming class it has ever had. Lara Teetor has been the head of the Musical Theatre program now for a couple of years and this probably has helped advance the program. Other positives: the campus is located in a very nice community and the quality of life is strong; the school has a relationship with two professional theatre organizations that shares facilities with Webster University (Repretory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of St. Louis); Webster has had its share of Tony nominated/winners just like most of the strong Musical Theatre schools; lastly, the program is well rounded and consdidered strong in acting and dance and decent in vocal performance. I hope this helps.</p>
<p>My D is a rising soph at Marymount and is very very happy with the program and the training. She is a theatre major with a musical theater minor. She has dance class every morning, has an amazing voice teacher, and has especially grown so much in her first year acting class. She’s made some wonderful friends, and has found the teachers to be very approachable.
It’s true it is a very small urban campus (two buildings, with dorms offsite) so if you want a traditional campus it may not be what you are looking for but my d is loving it</p>
<p>I am not officially ‘in’ MMC’s theatre program yet. They are trying to get me a special audition for placement either in this upcoming fall or spring semester bc I am a transfer and because of the situation I was put in initially by the school. I received my financial aid letter a week before my audition and it was too low to afford to go, so I cancelled my audition. Then in June they contacted me saying they made a mistake and got me more money, so now I am trying to get an audition b/c it wasn’t really my fault for not showing up, if that makes sense. It would just be sort of a leap of faith, so I am really unsure.</p>
<p>I am just trying to figure out which program I feel is stronger and better for me. I feel that MMC has a great location and plenty of chances to make connections and network. But I feel that Webster is stronger in their training. So I am trying to weigh options of what I think will help me more, because I want amazing training but then also being in the city to network and stuff would be a huge plus, and I feel I would squeeze the most out of either place’s training, but I am also unsure of who has a better showcase. I know MMC has one in NY and Webster has one in NY and a fairly new one in LA, and is now starting one in Chicago. MMC I could potentially graduate in 3 years with 1 major and 2 minors and Webster would be 4 years for BFA MT</p>
<p>I would not suggest going to MMC unless you know before you make the decision that you will be in the program. There are never any guarantees, and you would most likely be very disappointed if you choose to pull out of the BFA program at Webster, and were not admitted to the program at MMC. In terms of weighing the options, I would suggest laying out the two programs side NY side, pros and cons, etc… It is really going to be a matter of personal choice. Both are good programs.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice KatMT. My parents and I decided to do exactly what you said: I will go to Webster unless I get into MMC for the program I want. Then if I get in, I will compare both side by side to make sure of my decision either way. I don’t want to give up the opportunity of attending Webster on a gamble of getting in somewhere next semester granted that I am not given an audition soon.</p>
<p>Best of luck!! :)</p>
<p>My son did not end up auditioning for either program, but I can tell you this - when we visited both schools several years ago, he was much more impressed with Webster than with Marymount Manhattan. Webster was on his audition list and Marymount was not (after our visits in his 10th and 11th grades). In the end, he cancelled the Webster audition after getting into some of his other top schools before Christmas his senior year. Webster had been scheduled for him at unifieds in Feb. in Chicago, and he cancelled those auditions except for the ones that already had his deposit money that he couldn’t get back. If you want more information, please send me an e-mail using the drop-down menu by clicking on my screen name.</p>
<p>Webster, without a doubt.</p>
<p>Based on hard-working kids we know in both programs.</p>
<p>As someone who has been to both campuses you inquiry about I recommend Webster over Marymount. My sons graduated from Webster one year ago…they received excellent classical training. I have to be up front though…year after year after I year I have heard the same mantra claimed, “The incoming Class of 20_ _ is being touted by the faculty as one of its strongest incoming class it has ever had”. First of all I know the faculty pretty well and most if not nearly all would never say this as all their classes are talented. It would not be professional to pit one class’ talent over the other. Talent is one thing, but being able to withstand life in conservatory is a whole other animal. It is tough work and not everyone can hack it.</p>
<p>Thanks for everyone’s advice on my situation. I will be for sure attending Webster in the fall 
I’m a little nervous about moving far away from South Florida to the midwest but I think it’ll be a great experience.</p>
<p>Congratulations on making your final decision!!</p>