Admissions

This program is open to current high school juniors and seniors.  Current sophomores are encouraged to audition, but preference will go to Junior and Senior students first.

Admission is through application and audition.  The application should be sent in before the audition date.  You may call and schedule an audition at any point during the application process. 

The application process includes the following: 

  •  Application Form
  • Current headshot and resume
  • Two letters of recommendation.  It is required that recommenders use our  Recommendation Form. These can be sent in with the application or sent in separately.
  • $50.00 application fee.  Payable by check, credit card or money order. This fee is non-refundable.
  • Audition via DVD or in person.   


2012 AUDITION DATES
Auditions are at 18 W 18th St. between 5th and 6th Ave. The Conservatory offices are located on the 6th Floor.

  • Jan. 28 (Saturday)
  • Feb. 11 (Saturday)
  • Feb. 19 (Sunday)
  • March 8 (Thursday)
  • March 17 (Saturday)
  • March 25 (Sunday)
  • March 27 (Tuesday)
  • April 12 (Thursday)

 

For the audition, prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo and a ballad and a one-minute monologue of your choosing. Please only use monologues from published full-length plays or screenplays. An accompanist will be provided. Bring the sheet music in the key you will be singing. We encourage you to choose age-appropriate material that you connect to and that shows us who you are. Please feel free to call us if you or your parents have any questions or concerns.

If you are unable to audition in person due to the fact that you live outside of the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut), please make a DVD of your audition and send it in with your application.  Audition requirements for DVDs are the same as in person, EXCEPT we ask that you tell us a bit about yourself at the beginning of your DVD so we can get a feel of your personality.  Please introduce your pieces before you perform them.

CAP21 accepts on a rolling admission basis. Students are notified of acceptance or decline within ten business days of their audition. The program usually fills up by mid-March.  Therefore, early auditions are encouraged. Students who apply/audition after the program is filled are placed on a wait-list.

All applicants must demonstrate the following proficiencies for admission to the Summer Pre-College Musical Theatre Training Program:

  • A desire for comprehensive training in acting, singing and dance, while experiencing the rigor of Conservatory style training.
  • Clear articulation of individual goals, sufficient English skills and the ability to understand language.
  • An openness and willingness to learn from faculty and peers.
  • A healthy physical instrument to participate fully in the program.

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