Program Highlights
The Musical Theatre program is a career preparation course for those students who are serious about pursuing a career in the performing arts.
This intensive program consists of over 35 hours of weekly studio time with opportunities to perform through most of the six terms. Students will refine performance skills in acting, singing, dancing, screen acting, audition techniques, voice-over and learn the business side of the profession. With faculty drawn from the professional theatre and screen industries, the combination of this comprehensive training and the opportunity to study with working professionals will increase the chances of success for the graduates of this program.
- Vocal Development - Demonstrate resonance, agility and articulation.
- Vocal Development - Control and demonstrate appropriate range, timbre, pitch, register negotiation and placement.
- Vocal Development - Understand and interpret the vocal requirements particular to the context of the performance.
- Physical Development - Master body and spatial awareness, physical connection, coordination and flexibility.
- Physical Development - Sustain posture and alignment in the context of performance and discipline.
- Physical Development - Retain and execute choreography.
- Physical Development - Meet the physical requirements of various performance styles.
- Artistic Development - Demonstrate musicality, freedom and ease of creative expression in a clear and focused manner.
- Artistic Development - Understand and identify with the content of the text.
- Artistic Development - Integrate the techniques of acting, voice, and movement into a creative process.
- Artistic Development - Focus energy to create and sustain the integrity of a performance.
- Artistic Development - Employ well developed personal skills and an awareness of self in individual and group settings.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Full-Time |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| Year 1 | $8,452 | $1,269 | $9,722 |
| Year 2 | $8,502 | $1,269 | $9,772 |
| Year 3 | $8,502 | $1,269 | $9,772 |
| Year 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $25,457 | $3,808 | $29,265 |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 97.00
Program Notes
Continuation Requirements:
Advancement to 2nd Year (Term Three): Continuation in this program is through a competitive process and is determined by a department selection committee and is based on:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 in Terms I and II plus successful completion of all coursework required in Year One of the program profile to qualify for an audition.
- An audition
- Professional Behavior Reports.
Advancement to 3rd Year (Term Five): Continuation in this program is through a competitive process and is determined by a department selection committee and is based on:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 in Terms III and IV plus successful completion of all coursework required in Year Two of the program profile to qualify for an audition.
- An audition
- Professional Behavior Reports.
Important Dates
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - May 7, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 8, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 19, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 1, 2019 - Apr 7, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 6, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2020 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
How to apply
- Check the admissions requirements.
- Check the application and document deadlines for your program.
- Complete and submit your application through EducationPlannerBC.
- Upload all your required/supporting official documents.
- Pay your application fee.
- Admissions will review your application and contact you.
Admission Requirements
General audition information
Step one:
Apply to the Musical Theatre (MUTH) diploma program at Capilano University.
Step two:
Once you have submitted your application to CapU, the School of Performing Arts will schedule your audition/interview.
Step three:
Prior to your audition/interview, please submit the following required documents:
- Letter of Intent: outline why you want to study MUTH at CapU and briefly describe your theatre background, career goals and training;
- Letter of Recommendation: from a teacher or theatre professional;
- A recent photograph.
Please submit these documents to the School of Performing Arts office no later than one week before your audition. Documents not submitted must be brought to your audition.
Step four:
Audition and interview
You will audition for a panel of faculty from the Musical Theatre program.
There are two components to the audition:
- An individual audition, comprised of a monologue, a song and a short interview;
- A group audition comprised of a choreographed dance (which will be taught to you) using tap, jazz or ballet techniques and a group question and answer session.
Detailed information of what to expect for this audition will be provided once you have scheduled your audition time, including a selection of monologues and songs.
Distance audition
While it is highly recommended that you audition in person, the Theatre department at Capilano University will accept digital (such as YouTube) audition submissions.
Detailed information of what to provide for a distance audition will be sent to you once you have been contacted by the School of Performing Arts office.
Distance applications will include an on-camera audition of a monologue, a song, a short dance piece, as well as a short time in front of the camera answering some general interview questions, all of which we will provide.
Thank you for your interest in the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University. We look forward to hearing from you!
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar (pdf).
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