Audition-Based Programming
Overview
AUDITION-BASED PROGRAMMING
Audition Based Programs at Paramount School of the Arts are for students in grades 6-12 in musical theater and acting.
Musical Theater Programs include Youth Theater Conservatory (YTC) for grades 6-8 and Musical Theater Institute (MTI) for grades 9-12.
Acting programs include Acting Institute (AI) for grades 9-12.
Our Season 5 auditions have completed and we are excited to create with over 50 new students between all three of our programs.
Auditions for Season 6 will be in August of 2024. Check back for updates and Season 6 audition information in March of 2024.
Youth Theater Conservatory
Youth Theater Conservatory
$450 Per Semester – Including 3 hours of instruction/week
Students participating in our Youth Theater Conservatory program will experience musical theater training like no other. Meeting each student where they are, YTC students will spend dedicated hours each week exploring the ins and outs of musical theater which will blend acting, vocals, and dance. Students in the YTC program will also be given opportunities to attend performances, community programs, workshops, talk backs, special field trips, and private coaching from Paramount industry experts. By the end of this 3 year program students will be prepared to audition for our high school program Musical Theater Institute (MTI).
Age Range
- Grades 6–8 / Age 11–13
Description
- For students who have serious interest in singing, dancing and acting
- Intermediate to advanced classes
- Good prep for Musical Theater Institute
- Full year commitment
Audition Information (Click here)
School Year COURSEWORK:
Musical Theater (acting, vocals, and more) Mondays 6:00-7:30
Dance Technique (required- no charge a $250 value) Mondays 7:30-9:00
FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS FOR YTC MEMBERS
- Select free public and private workshops with Guest Artists
- 10% off PSA voice lessons
- 25% discount on select additional acting, dance, and vocal classes.
- Free Required Dance Class (a $250.00 value)
- Invite to Paramount Theater Productions dress rehearsals (when policies allow)
- Vouchers to each Broadway Series Show at Paramount Theater
- Talk-backs with the creatives of Broadway Series shows
- Featured roles in annual Spring Showcase
- Enhanced Work In Progress Showing performance opportunities.
Musical Theater Institute
Musical Theater Institute
$450.00 per semester – this includes 3 hours of instruction every week
Students participating in our Musical Theater Institute program will experience musical theater training like no other. Meeting each student where they are, MTI students will spend dedicated hours each week exploring the ins and outs of musical theater which will blend, acting, vocals, and dance. Students in the MTI program will also be given opportunities to attend performances, community programs, workshops, talk backs, special field trips, and private coaching from Paramount industry experts. This program is designed to help prepare students to audition for university theater programs or enter the world of professional acting.
Audition Information (Click here)
Coursework
- Musical Theater (acting, vocals, and more) Monday’s 7:30-9:00 pm
- Dance Technique (required- no charge a $250 value) Monday’s 6:00-7:30 pm
Discounts and Freebies for MTI Students
- Select free public and private workshops with Guest Artists
- 10% off PSA voice lessons
- 25% discount on select additional acting, dance, and vocal classes.
- Free Required Dance Class (a $250.00 value)
- Invite to Paramount Theater Productions dress rehearsals (when policies allow)
- Vouchers to each Broadway Series Show at Paramount Theater
- Talk-backs with the creatives of Broadway Series shows
- Featured roles in annual Spring Showcase
- Enhanced Work In Progress Showing performance opportunities.
Acting Institute
Acting Institute
$300 per semester up to 2 hours of instruction/week.
Students participating in our Acting Institute are guided through a 4 year program developed for high school students who are looking to enhance their acting skills, on-camera presence, and prepare for auditions, college, and more. Students in the AI program will also be given opportunities to attend performances, community programs, workshops, talk backs, special field trips, and private coaching from Paramount industry experts. This program is designed to help prepare students to audition for university theater programs or enter the world of professional acting.
Audition Information (Click here)
School year COURSEWORK:
- Acting (Thursdays 6:00-8:00)
FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS FOR AI MEMBERS
- Select free public and private workshops with Guest Artists
- 10% off PSA voice lessons
- 25% of select additional acting, dance, and vocal classes.
- Invite to Paramount Theater Productions dress rehearsals (when policies allow)
- Vouchers to each Broadway Series Show at Paramount Theater
- Talk-backs with the creatives of Broadway Series shows
Submit Your Audition
SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION
Season 5 auditions have completed.
Below please see a sample of audition information for future audition opportunities.
YTC and MTI students must prepare One 1 minute song and One 1 minute monologue. Also must participate in the dance call.
AI students must prepare Two 1 minute monologues in contrasting themes.
YTC = Youth Theater Conservatory Grades 6-8
MTI = Musical Theater Institute Grades 9-12
AI = Acting Institute Grades 9-12