Spring College Faculty Masterclass Series
Explore Last Year’s Masterclass & Get Ready for Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 Masterclass will be held exclusively online, providing a comprehensive virtual experience. Details on participating colleges, esteemed faculty, and registration will be announced soon. Browse this page to see what made last year’s event exceptional and stay tuned for exciting updates!
Share your skills with some of the most competitive colleges and impressive theatre faculty in the country!
This weekend of masterclasses takes you and your audition material to the next level. Held online via Zoom, everyone can participate — no matter your location!
This important step in your college audition preparation gives you the opportunity to:
– Receive valuable coaching and training directly from college faculty members you might audition for your senior year.
– These accomplished teachers are not only great educators to connect with, they are passionate about helping MTCA students grow artistically. These are not auditions.
– Connect with other eager students who share the same passions for theater that you do.
– Meet with MTCA student and parent alumni and gain “been there, done that” inside tips and support.
Spring is when it begins.
Start building your competitive edge and shine for the college faculty master teachers before you record your required prescreen submissions later in the year.
“Masterclass Weekend gave me an opportunity to receive feedback from a variety of professional voices, including a professor from the very college I am now attending! I cannot imagine going through the college process without the support of the wonderful people at MTCA. Thank you for helping me grow into the actor and person I am today.”
RYAN COLONE
MTCA Class of ’21
NYU Class of ’25
“I always LOVE working with MTCA students and staff!
The students are so happy and excited to learn. It brings me the most joy when I meet and work with the students at MTCA and then become their teacher when they attend Boston Conservatory!
You can’t go wrong attending this program.”
MICHELLE CHASSÉ
Head, Musical Theater Dance
Director, Musical Theater Dance Intensive
BOSTON CONSERVATORY AT BERKLEE
“I absolutely love teaching the MTCA students!
They are open-minded, curious, and game for anything. I know that whatever style of dance or movement I bring to the workshop the students will jump in with both feet. They are fearless! And kind. And professional. I just can’t say enough good things about my interactions with the entire MTCA crew over the years.
They are the most amazing humans and the work they do on behalf of the students is truly exceptional.”
MICHELE DUNLEAVY
Associate Professor of Dance
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
“I have loved working with MTCA.
They do a stellar job preparing students for their upcoming auditions. The leadership is a group of top-notch professionals with clear expertise, impeccable organization, and insight. The students I worked with were talented, curious, enthusiastic, and extremely well prepared.
I had a wonderful time coaching them, learning about them, giving audition advice, and answering questions about our program. Truly a highlight of my summer.”
THOM MILLER
Assistant Professor, Acting
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Registration
Penn State Song/Monologue Masterclass
with Head of Musical Theatre, John Simpkins
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7PM ET
Book EventPenn State Song/Monologue Masterclass
with Head of Musical Theatre, John Simpkins
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7PM ET
Book EventCCM Song/Monologue Masterclass
with Musical Theatre Professor, Rachel Stevens
Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7PM ET
Book EventCCM Song/Monologue Masterclass
with Musical Theatre Professor, Rachel Stevens
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7PM ET
Book EventBoston Conservatory Dance Masterclass
with Dance Professor, Michelle Chassé
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7PM ET
Book EventPenn State Song/Monologue Masterclass
with Head of Musical Theatre, John Simpkins
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7PM ET
Book EventFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Musical Theater and Acting Tracks?
Depending on which you choose, you’ll be able to participate in:
ACTOR TRACK: 4 monologue classes
Musical Theater TRACK: 4 monologue OR song classes and 2 dance classes
Are there any artistic minimums to participate?
Yes. Participants must have completed at least 2 hrs of artistic coachings on the piece they will perform. This DOES NOT include an hour of song/monologue selection, but FRAMEWORK (the second hour of coaching after a piece is chosen) does count toward one hour of artistic coaching. To participate in Dance Class you must have had a Dance Assessment. (This does not include a dance consult.)
What should I prepare?
If you’re singing a Song: 32 bar cut of a song as well as a track for your accompaniment. Any style. (Your MTCA Song Coach can assist you!)
If you’re working on a Monologue: Your monologue cannot exceed 2 mins in length. Any style. (Your MTCA Monologue Coach can assist you!)
Who are the faculty members teaching the masterclasses?
John Simpkins, Penn State (Head of Musical Theatre)
Jesse Carlo, Pace (Head of Musical Theatre)
Catherine Moore, Carnegie Mellon (Movement Professor)
Rachel Stevens, CCM (Musical Theatre Professor)
Michelle Chassé, Boston Conservatory (Dance Professor)
Felipe Panamá, Syracuse (Dance Professor)
*All classes are non-refundable and non-transferable