"A Bachelor in Arts degree or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree?” is one of the most commonly asked questions we get. You would think there’s not much difference between the two programs; however if you thought that, you couldn’t be more wrong. To help students assess whether a BA or a BFA program is best for them, we created a tool that will help aspiring theatre students decide whether to pursue a BFA degree or a BA degree.
Read More“Here is a fact that many folks in education may not be telling you: There has never been a better time to major in the performing/theatrical arts than right now. We here at OnStage Blog have always tried to provide as many resources as we can for prospective theatrical art students. It begins with finding college programs that are doing some amazing things and giving their students fantastic preparation for their various industries.
So, without further ado, here is our 2021 list for the best college theatre programs in every state in the U.S.”
Read More“University/College can be the best 3+ years of your life; where you can reinvent yourself, find new friends, and live independently. And just as quickly as the experience came around, it's gone, and you're now an adult with little-to-no clue on where to go, or what to do, next.”
Read MoreConservatory, or liberal arts school? What aspects of a program should I look at? Should I pick up a minor or double major, or put everything into my performing arts major? For students considering pursuing an education in performing arts, particularly musical theatre, these questions are among the many flying around as they consider different schools and prepare to audition and/or choose where to spend the next few years of their lives.
Read MorePreparation is KEY. If you do not show you are a prepared actor in an audition room, it leaves the director to believe you are not a prepared actor in rehearsal. The number one item that shows you’re prepared is your headshot/resume.
Read MoreAs graduation season is upon us, I would like to take the time to say congratulations! Congrats to everyone who graduates or have already graduated this year! Especially those who pursued a career in the arts. That is no easy task! Coincidentally I too have graduated this year as well (Congrats to the 134th class of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts!), and above all, I would like to say one thing.
Please stop telling the conservatory students they didn’t go to college. I’m getting really sick and tired of being told I didn’t go to a real college, and I bet some people who are reading this are too.
Read MoreAs a musical theatre student in a competitive performing arts program, I have witnessed the dynamics between the different majors. Particularly, I have seen how the theatre and musical theatre students navigate the program, and how it can often be different from each other. These students will often stick together by major, even to the point of joining different student theatre clubs where students could usually mingle and exchange experiences. Therefore, this makes the circles rather closed off to each other.
Read MoreEvery year, OnStage Blog deep dives into college theatre programs to find what we feel are some of the best in the nation. While the perfect programs is the one that fits best with the student, schools can become that fit with fantastic facilities, strong faculty, multiple performance opportunities, among other things. In truth, there are some schools that do that better than others and should be recognized for it.
At the end of the summer, we will be publishing our top 25 theatre program rankings. But as we start to close the books on this academic year, we felt it’s time to name some programs that did exceptional work this year. So here is our 2019 list of the best theatre programs in each state.
Read MoreThere are many reasons why theatre has been around for thousands of years, and is still growing. Many people describe the theatre as something magical, and a truly extraordinary experience. Unfortunately nowadays, many drama courses don’t involve theatre trips, with students watching performances online instead. Many feel that this takes away the experience - there’s nothing quite like enjoying a heart-warming musical, or seeing a timeless classic at the theatre.
Read MoreWhile many were shocked by this college admissions scandal, as someone who’s worked in college admissions for the past decade, I wasn’t shocked at all. Truth be told, this has been happening for years in the industry and if you think BFA theatre/music/dance programs are in the clear, you’d be wrong.
Read MoreHopefully by the end of April, the right school will be revealed to you and your student. It may or may not be one of their top choices. That’s okay, because (as we all know), your student will get out of this experience what they put into it.
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