The Theatre Conservatory at Montverde Academy is an intense training program for acting, musical theatre, directing, and technical theatre. Students will master performing arts advanced techniques that provide a foundation that builds versatility to perform in every aspect of theatre while gaining hands-on experience through five or more productions a year.
Students can choose a specialized path in Conservatory with tracks in Theatre, Musical Theatre, or Technical Theatre. By combining dynamic acting, voice, and movement training with hands-on technical experience, students are empowered to grow and advance their art and ideas. Our training teaches students to not merely act a theatrical role, but to live it. Command of intense emotions like terror, ecstasy, and grief, provides students with the power to hush a crowded theatre and comic skills to fill it with laughter. In addition, studying behind-the-scenes skills like set design and lighting builds a technical portfolio.
We support students with an energized community of working professional artists and designers who share their expertise, experiences, and passion for the art of theatre. Our faculty, staff, and students work toward a common goal of creating an environment that encourages artistic, intellectual, and personal growth.
How to Audition
All Conservatory Applicants
All students must complete and submit an admission application with supporting documents to the Admission Office in addition to a completed audition application. No student may audition until both completed applications are received. All students must demonstrate sight reading skills on their instrument and audition in appropriate attire: smart business wear for both men and women. Music may be submitted in advance, well-marked copies may be brought to the audition, or you may bring your own accompanist.
Auditions can be scheduled by completing the audition form online. All students must complete and submit an admission application with supporting documents to the Admission Office in addition to a completed audition application. No student may audition until both completed applications are received. Contact the Enrollment Management department to begin your school application.
Once both completed applications are received, your audition date and time will be scheduled.
Acting
- Submit a current headshot
- Prepare two contrasting one-minute monologues
- Two recommendations from prior director and/or English or drama teachers
Musical Theatre
- Submit a current headshot
- Prepare one monologue and one musical theatre song
- Two recommendations from a prior director and/or English or drama teachers
Technical Theatre
- Prepare for one 10-minute interview
- Present a portfolio of any previous experience in tech or creative artwork
- Two recommendations from a prior director and/or English or drama teachers
Meet our instructors
Our program encourages thespian talents to bring out values such as focus, discipline, trust, and critical thinking analysis. These values are the goals that the Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory strives to instill in every student. MATC provides a far-reaching, challenging, and innovative path to success in higher learning and beyond.
– YOUR PATH HAS NEVER BEEN MORE CLEAR.