2026 Spring College Faculty Masterclasses
The Spring 2026 Masterclasses are held throughout April and May, 2026, exclusively online, providing a comprehensive virtual experience.
These masterclasses take MTCA students* and their audition material to the next level. Held online via Zoom, everyone can participate – no matter your location.
Share your skills with some of the most competitive colleges and impressive theatre faculty in the country!
Spring is when it begins.
You will grow.
You will build confidence.
You will make connections.
*MTCA students must complete an Initial Consultation and all required minimums particate.
2026 Spring Masterclasses
– Boston Conservatory / Michelle Chassé
– Carnegie Mellon / Kyle Hayden
– CCM / Rachel Stevens
– NYU / Michael McElroy
– Penn State / John Simpkins
– Texas State / Kiira Carper
– UNCSA / Quin Gordon
What You Can Expect
These classes give you the opportunity to:
- Receive valuable coaching and training directly from college faculty members you might audition for your senior year.
- Connect with great educators who are passionate about helping MTCA students grow artistically in an educational environment.
- Engage with other eager students who share the same passions for theater that you do.
Registration
Boston Conservatory Masterclass with Michelle Chassé
Dance Class
Tuesday, May 5th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventCarnegie Mellon Masterclass with Kyle Haden
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Tuesday, May 12th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventCarnegie Mellon Masterclass with Kyle Haden
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Friday, May 15th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventCarnegie Mellon Masterclass with Kyle Haden
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Wednesday, May 20th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventCCM Masterclass with Rachel Stevens
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Thursday, May 14th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventCCM Masterclass with Rachel Stevens
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Tuesday, May 19th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventCCM Masterclass with Rachel Stevens
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Wednesday, May 20th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventNYU Masterclass with Michael McElroy
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Wednesday, April 15th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventNYU Masterclass with Michael McElroy
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Monday, April 20th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventNYU Masterclass with Michael McElroy
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Tuesday, April 28th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventPenn State Masterclass with John Simpkins
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Tuesday, April 21st – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventPenn State Masterclass with John Simpkins
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Monday, May 4th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventPenn State Masterclass with John Simpkins
*choose to work on a monologue or song
Wednesday, May 13th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventTexas State Masterclass with Kiira Schmidt
Dance Class
Monday, May 11, 2026 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventUNCSA Masterclass with Quin Gordon
*work on a monologue
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventUNCSA Masterclass with Quin Gordon
*work on a monologue
Friday, May 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventUNCSA Masterclass with Quin Gordon
*work on a monologue
Monday, May 18, 2026 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Online
Book EventFrequently Asked Questions
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!)
*All classes are non-refundable and non-transferable
“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 Chasse
Head, Musical Theater Dance
Director, Musical Theater Dance Intensive
Professor, 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 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 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.
They are the most amazing humans and the work they do on behalf of the students is truly exceptional.”
Thom Miller
Assistant Professor, Acting
Syracuse University
