Musical Theatre

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 to Expect

Musical Theatre (MUTH) is a conservatory-style program, meaning you take most of your classes with the same students throughout your three years here. We believe that the community you build with your cohort and instructors is a vital part of your learning.

You’ll take courses in the three disciplines of musical theatre: acting, singing, and dancing. You’ll also take an introduction to music theory, courses in screen acting, and will have individual instruction with Private Musical Theatre Instructors each year of the program. All courses are taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields.

In the final year of the program, you’ll perform in the musical that is always part of our Mainstage season.

Anne of Green Gables the Musical (2018)

FAQ’s

  • Detailed information on the requirements of admission and instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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

    The audition process varies slightly from year to year, but generally it always includes four components: an interview, a monologue, a song, and choreography/dance skills.

    You may be asked to do a group component; you may be asked to do a callback. 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.