Musical Theatre

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A Chorus Line (2020)

The Musical Theatre Diploma is an immersive, three-year training program to prepare students for a professional career in musical theatre and the performing arts.

What makes Musical Theatre at CapU unique?

  • Musical Theatre (MUTH) is a conservatory-style program, meaning you take most of your classes with a cohort. This cohort becomes your community and supports your learning.

  • MUTH offers training in all three disciplines of musical theatre (acting, singing and dancing) every semester of the program.

  • MUTH offers training in stage and screen acting, including a workshop in MOCAP (Motion Capture).

  • You’ll take one-on-one training every semester of the program with singing specialists.

  • Dance training focusses on ballet, tap and jazz, but other dance styles, such as modern and hip hop, are also included.

  • All courses are taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields.

  • Performance opportunities include a small-scale musical in our black box studio, as well as the mainstage musical in the final year of your program.

  • Every graduate performs in our Grad Showcase, which local talent agents and producers attend.

Anne of Green Gables the Musical (2018).

FAQ’s

  • Yes. Everyone who applies to Musical Theatre must audition.

    Details about the application and audition process are available here on our Audition Info - Musical Theatre page.

    Distance auditions are available.

    Detailed instructions will be sent to you once your initial application to CapU has been received.

  • Deadlines for applications can be found here.

    We usually conduct two rounds of auditions: one in February and one in May for the following fall. If you are determined to attend school in the fall, we recommend you submit your application in time for the first audition cycle.

  • It varies between the different years of the program, but overall the majority of your classes are studio classes, meaning you are on your feet, and learning and practising those skills right there in class. Assignments are often practical as well, and presented in class.

    For a complete list of MUTH courses and links to course outlines, go here.

  • Yes. The MUTH program has many opportunities to perform that are included as courses in your program.

    Generally, 1rst Year is focussed on building foundational skills and in-class work. However, in 2nd Year there is at least one performance project presented in the Arbutus Studio, and in 3rd Year, the performance project is a full-scale musical presented in the Blueshore Theatre. Both of these productions are open to the public.

    Other performance opportunities include in-class scene work, end of term showcases and special projects.

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