The Musical Theatre diploma program provides three years of
comprehensive training in acting, dancing, singing, theatre history and
criticism, technical theatre, acting for television and film, and the
practical application of those skills in performance situations. The
goal of this program is to provide each student with the skills
necessary to begin a professional career in acting and musical theatre.
Students will be expected to audition for all the department
productions, as well as perform in their own studio productions every
term. Upon graduation, students will have successfully participated in
all of the required courses and performances, produced their own shows,
and studied with theatre professionals who assess their progress.
Musical Theatre Program Goals
The Musical Theatre program provides a thorough grounding in the
skills required to sing, act and dance in a variety of styles with a
focus on performance in musical theatre.
Please consult the online B.C. Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca for
the most recent information. Students may have to audition for placement
in other programs, and should consult with the specific institution
regarding these requirements.
Information for Prospective Students
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Contact the School of Visual and Performing Arts
(604.984.4911) before the end of March for an information package
which describes the application process. Late applicants will be
considered if space permits.
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Make an appointment through the School of Visual and
Performing Arts in March for auditions, which are held in late
April/early May. Auditions requirements will be included in your
information package.
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Students are required to take an English Diagnostic Test
before registering in any Theatre programs.
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Students interested in early auditions in January for the
following September intake should obtain a letter from a drama
teacher or a theatre professional. Applications for early auditions
are accepted in the School of Visual and Performing Arts until early
December.
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Diploma students should pre-register once they successfully
complete the audition process.
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BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent OR Mature Student status.
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL / ELA / IELTS / CAEL for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based requirement = 560, computer-based requirement = 220, internet-based requirement = 83, or English Language Assessment (ELA) requirement = 145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement = 6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment requirement (CAEL) = 70.
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Audition and Interview
Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:
Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5
Phone: 604.984.4900
Fax: 604.984.1798