General Information
Musical Theatre
Theatre
Production and Design
Theatre Studies
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What is the population in Montclair university?
18,498 students
100
What is the audition procedure?
2 contrasting songs, one ballad and one up tempo both from a American Musical Repertoire. One must be classical and the other choice an be any of you choice and can be from a modern contemporary. Prepare 2 monologues, one from a realistic contemporary play and the other from a time period of your choice. Can't be longer than 90 seconds. There will be a music theory placement, as well as a dance placement.
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What is the audition process of the Theatre program?
Prepare 2 monologues, no longer than 2 minutes. Find 2 contrasting pieces much as possible. They can be of any time period and one must monologue be from a contemporary realistic play. You will be interviewed right afterwards.
100
What is the audition procedure for Production and Design?
Prepare a portfolio of best examples of artistic and graphic work, working drawings, and or sketches. You will be explaining to auditors what each displaying piece is. You will later be interviewed.
100
How many students a year get into theatre studies?
25-30 students
200
What is the requirement to be able to audtion for any theatre program?
You HAVE to be accepted into Montclair University itself to be invited into auditions for any program. You have to specify in your application when applying to Montclair to be able to be invited to audition.
200
What is the musical theatre program like in Montclair University?
It's a highly selective 4 years conservatory-based and the program prepares students for successful careers in musical theatre. You will focus on acting, dancing and singing on stage and learning in classrooms.
200
How many students a year get into Theatre and Musical Theatre?
20 students are chosen each year for Musical Theatre and 14 for Theatre.
200
What should my portfolio look like?
Should include best examples of your production work and design works. Have also non-theatre work reflecting your taste and abilities e.g graphic designs, art projects, life drawings or examples of photography.
200
Can students from Theatre studies audition for any shows?
Yes. Open for any students.
300
What is the tuition for Montclair University?
Non-New Jersey residents the tution is $34,879 per year. (not including housing fee's, books and supplies, etc...)
300
What are some opportunities students get for musical theatre or each program in general?
What are some opportunities students get for musical theatre or each program in general? Montclair offers amazing faculty that will teach at their best ability. Also Montclair is in New Jersey, but it is only 30 minutes away from Manhattan, so Broadway is right around the corner. Montclair also bring in professional guests that have experience and will be the teacher for the day.
300
What is Theatre program like in Montclair?
It's a conservatory-based and intense program that will prepare students for a successful acting career for on stage or screen-acting as well, You will work on mainstream, contemporary and classical pieces.
300
What is the amount of students accepted each year for Production and Design?
About 10 students a year.
300
What is the Theatre Studies audition like?
What is the Theatre Studies audition like? There will be an interview assessing your experience, interest and communication skills. Applicants will participate in a brief audition. (you don't need a memorized audition piece) You will also complete a writing sample.
400
What is the student life like in Montclair University? What would you do on weekends?
What is the student life like in Montclair University? What would you do on weekends? The university is very big so there is a greek life. You can go to parties, join clubs such as History club, Fashion Club, Players, etc... There are dozen and dozens of clubs you can join. Montclair is ONLY 30 minutes away from New York City. So most people can go to New York City on weekends for clubbing, parties, Broadway shows, Opportunities, shopping, etc... There are also jobs that can be offered to students on campus and off campus as well.
400
Can freshman audition for musical theatre shows?
Yes, anyone can audition for any shows.
400
Can freshman audition for Theatre shows?
Any person can audition for theatre shows in Montclair University.
400
Can production and design majors do shows for onstage or backstage freshman year?
Yes, they can participate.
400
What is the Theatre Studies program like?
It is a program that will focus on learning about performance, dramatic literature, theatre history, dramaturgy and stagecraft. It will also involved liberal arts context.
500
Is there housing available in Montclair University?
Yes, there are resident halls available for any student to move into(with paying of course). There are resident halls such as The Heights, Bohn Halls, Blanton Halls, etc.. They also offer summer housing.
500
What is Players and how many shows a year do Montclair usually do?
Players is a student-run Theatre club that allows to do shows each year. There are about 7-10 shows a year that students can participate in.
500
When choosing the Theatre monologues for your audition, what must you not do?
Do not try to do monologues with characters out of your age group. These monologues should show your best acting ability, so choose pieces that will show what you are looking forward to do as a profession actor.
500
Do you have to be invited to audition for Porduction and Design?
Yes you have to be in Montclair itself and then be appointed to an audition
500
True or False: Theatre Studies is offered as a minoring option and as well as BA.
True!!!!!
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