2025 Spring College Faculty Masterclass Weekend
The Spring 2025 Masterclass will be held exclusively online, providing a comprehensive virtual experience.
These masterclasses take you and your 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.
Spring Musical Theatre Masterclasses
This Year’s Faculty Members Include
– NYU / Michael McElroy
– Pace / JV Mercanti
– CCM / Rachel Stevens
– Carnegie Mellon / Kyle Hayden
– Syracuse / Felipe Panamá
– Boston Conservatory / Michelle Chassé
What You Can Expect
This important weekend in your college audition prep 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.
Registration
Carnegie Mellon (Song/Monologue) Masterclass
Kyle Haden
Friday, May 9th, 2025 @ 7pm – 9pm ET
Book EventCarnegie Mellon (Song/Monologue) Masterclass
Kyle Haden
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 @ 7pm – 9pm ET
Book EventCarnegie Mellon (Song/Monologue) Masterclass
Kyle Haden
Friday, May 16th, 2025 @ 7pm – 9pm 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?
– NYU / Michael McElroy
– Pace / JV Mercanti
– CCM / Rachel Stevens
– Carnegie Mellon / Kyle Hayden
– Syracuse / Felipe Panamá
– Boston Conservatory / Michelle Chassé
*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
