Wright State Info/Discussion for Prospective Students

I posted this in the general MT thread also, but think it might get lost. I think this is something different that Wright State is doing that makes it stand out from other programs.

My D just graduated from Wright State (2017) and they tried something new this year instead of the traditional Showcase they have always done. Rather than 1 performance in NYC with industry professionals invited, and not sure who would/would not actually attend (or who would be sent from XYZ agency), they had a week of scheduled workshops and masterclasses with agents and casting directors, so they knew they were legitimate. The students performed and received feedback.

They all loved it, and I think every one of them had interest from agents. We haven’t had time yet to talk through details of the whole week, but the quick rundown I got on the phone was that “it was amazing.” Additionally, the new grads were paired with Mentors - alums several years older than they are who have been living & working in NYC (or tours, etc) & who are currently living in the city. They met with them and will stay in touch - so they have someone a little further out/more experienced available to answer questions.

The Seniors have a Showcase class & they spend most of their senior year picking material, preparing it, rehearsing, and also learning about life in the business. My D feels very prepared and I am very impressed.

@MTmom2017 Thank you for the information. My D will be a freshman this fall at WSU and I’ve been wondering about the transition away from the showcase. I’ll be interested to find out if it’s more successful for the alums and what they think of it. Go Raiders!

Today, I heard from another WSU mom that one of this year’s graduates has/had two callbacks from the NYC trip for a role (not understudy) in Chicago’s Hamilton.

@mom4bwayboy Interesting. WSU just announced on Facebook today that Brandon Kinley (Just graduated w/ his BFA MT) has just been cast in the Chicago company of Spamilton. I wonder if there was some confusion.

Yep. I had the wrong information. He booked Spamilton.