The Zelda and John Schwebel Family Foundation

MUSICAL THEATRE
CONSERVATORY

an 8 Week Intensive for Undergraduate Musical Theatre Performers

Barrington Stage Company’s Musical Theatre Conservatory is entirely tuition-free!

BSC commits to providing more equitable access to aspiring musical theatre professionals, by removing the tuition barrier, thanks to our generous sponsors.

Barrington Stage Company’s Musical Theatre Conservatory (MTC) is an 8-week intensive training program. Pre-professional musical theatre performers are taught by industry professionals while staying on BSC’s campus in the beautiful Berkshires. Students experience a rigorous daily curriculum in acting, singing and dance, as well as courses in the business of performing and audition techniques in order to confidently and successfully enter the professional world.

Past Visiting Artists and Faculty include: Debra Jo Rupp, Joshua Henry, Joe Iconis, Julianne Boyd, Alan Paul, Chloe O. Davis, Arbender Robinson, Michael Kushner, Candis C. Jones, Jason Danieley, Teri Ralston, Mark H. Dold, and Alan H. Green.

Casting Directors: Pat McCorkle, Michael Cassara, Holly Buczek and more.

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June 16-August 8, 2025
12 pre-professional performers will be selected for this highly competitive program to spend the summer training at Barrington Stage at no cost.

HOW WE WORK

LEARN WHAT SETS US APART

STYLES

TRAIN

The 8-week intensive includes:

• Daily Intensive Classes
• Master Classes
• Mock Auditions
• Workshops
• Repertoire Building
• Performance Opportunities on BSC stages

COLLABORATE

This is a unique opportunity for you to not only continue and expand your training, but to provide access and first-hand observership to the inner workings of the industry. By being here this summer, you will quite literally be “in the room where it happens.” Learn from, observe, and collaborate with some of the industry's hardest working and most-celebrated professionals.

PERFORM

Conservatory students participate in a variety of performances, providing an opportunity to directly apply the skills you hone here. From cabarets, to showcases, special events, and staged readings- we are always looking for more opportunities for the cohort to shine. We have a high expectation of professionalism and integrity from the MTC ensemble.

STYLES

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuition: $0

MTC is a tuition-free program! The full cost of the program and housing is covered for students thanks to our generous sponsors. Students are responsible for their personal living expenses (food, gas, etc) while attending the program.

A limited number of need-based stipends are available for participants needing financial assistance to cover the cost of living while attending the Musical Theatre Conservatory.

Candidates in need are encouraged to apply.

No tax forms or documentation are required for scholarship applicants.

Barrington Stage Company supports the next generation of emerging artists through the generous donations of our sponsors.

Program Dates: June 16, 2025- August 8, 2025

12 candidates will be selected to join the conservatory.

Candidates must demonstrate strong musical theatre skills, be at least 19 years of age and have completed at least one year of undergraduate-level training or equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must provide:

First Round:
First Round application must submit the following:

Performing Resume
Headshot
Video Submissions (detailed below)
Letter of Recommendation from a director/educator/mentor familiar with your work. Please provide the email of the person writing the recommendation through Acceptd's portal.
Personal statement (less than 600 words):
1. Your strengths as an artist.
2. Why do you want to attend BSC MTC 2025?
3. What do you want to improve and learn while you are here?
$35 Application Fee Application Fee Waiver

Second Round:
Based on the first-round submission materials, applicants in consideration will be scheduled for a second-round interview and a live audition. These auditions will take place live either virtually (through Acceptd) or in person at Barrington Stage Company.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

TWO contrasting musical selections that showcase your range and who you are as a performer. Full songs should be performed with accompaniment (tracks are fine). No a cappella singing.

AND

EITHER a brief Contemporary Monologue (under 2 mins.) or a Dance Reel (under 2 mins.) showcasing whichever you feel is your most vital talent.

If candidates are joining us live at Barrington Stage Company an accompanist will be provided at no cost. If auditioning live virtually, candidates are required to provide their own live accompaniment or track.

There is limited space available. MTC 2025 has a highly competitive application process and candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Applications for the 2025 BSC: Musical Theatre Conservatory are now live! Click here to apply.

"It was amazing, I gained so much confidence. I would tell my peers, it’s the perfect stepping stone into the industry. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get into the ring while also being in an environment where it is safe to grow."

- Brady Cunningham '22

"This program blew me away. I got so much more individual time and feedback than I had expected. To come in and meet all of these working professionals and to have them invest so much time, care, and energy into our development as artists was so heartwarming and made me feel seen and welcomed, and like I belong in this industry."

- Joshua Schull '23

"Ten years prior to being a guest teacher with the MTC program, I myself was an MTC student! It has been amazing to see how it's grown, shifted, and adapted to a very different theatre industry. It is a very professional yet nurturing experience and I have no doubt these attendees will change the face of theatre."

- Michael Kushner, MTC 2013
Guest Faculty, 2023

“The level of personal attention I received here really sets this program apart from anything else I've ever done. From the start, the programming was shaped around the classes in which we expressed interest during our interviews. It felt really customized to our needs, and the needs of the industry! … The guest artists really took the time to get to know us, and gave personal feedback regarding our individual strengths and weaknesses as artists. I feel like I have a much stronger sense of self than I did eight weeks ago!”

- MTC Participant 2024

"I was so impressed by the offerings of the Musical Theatre Conservatory at Barrington Stage Company - what a unique opportunity for young performers to learn immersively within a thriving professional theatre environment."

- Michael Cassara, CSA
NYC Casting Director, Guest Faculty '23

The Zelda and John Schwebel Family Foundation

MUSICAL THEATRE
CONSERVATORY

June 16-August 8, 2025
12 pre-professional performers will be selected for this highly competitive program to spend the summer training at Barrington Stage at no cost.

HOW WE WORK

LEARN WHAT SETS US APART

JOIN US

PROGRAM DETAILS

HOW TO APPLY

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

"It was amazing, I gained so much confidence. I would tell my peers, it’s the perfect stepping stone into the industry. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get into the ring while also being in an environment where it is safe to grow."

- Brady Cunningham '22

"I was so impressed by the offerings of the Musical Theatre Conservatory at Barrington Stage Company - what a unique opportunity for young performers to learn immersively within a thriving professional theatre environment."

- Michael Cassara, CSA
NYC Casting Director, Guest Faculty '23

We thank the Education and Playwright Mentoring Project donors.
Our work is made possible by the generous donations of the following:

$25,000+

$10,000-24,999

$5,000-9,999

$2,500-4,999

$1,000-2,499

$500-999

$100-499

The Zelda and John Schwebel Family Foundation

MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY

June 16-August 8, 2025 12 pre-professional performers will be selected for this highly competitive program to spend the summer training at Barrington Stage at no cost.

HOW WE WORK

LEARN WHAT SETS US APART

JOIN US

PROGRAM DETAILS

HOW TO APPLY

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

"It was amazing, I gained so much confidence. I would tell my peers, it’s the perfect stepping stone into the industry. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get into the ring while also being in an environment where it is safe to grow." - Brady Cunningham '22

"I was so impressed by the offerings of the Musical Theatre Conservatory at Barrington Stage Company - what a unique opportunity for young performers to learn immersively within a thriving professional theatre environment." - Michael Cassara, CSA NYC Casting Director, Guest Faculty '23

We thank the Education and Playwright Mentoring Project donors. Our work is made possible by the generous donations of the following:

$25,000+

$10,000-24,999

$5,000-9,999

$2,500-4,999

$1,000-2,499

$500-999

$100-499

MUSICAL THEATRE
CONSERVATORY

June 16-August 8, 2025
12 pre-professional performers will be selected for this highly competitive program to spend the summer training at Barrington Stage at no cost.

"It was amazing, I gained so much confidence. I would tell my peers, it’s the perfect stepping stone into the industry. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get into the ring while also being in an environment where it is safe to grow."

- Brady Cunningham '22

"I was so impressed by the offerings of the Musical Theatre Conservatory at Barrington Stage Company - what a unique opportunity for young performers to learn immersively within a thriving professional theatre environment."

- Michael Cassara, CSA
NYC Casting Director, Guest Faculty '23

We thank the Education and Playwright Mentoring Project donors.
Our work is made possible by the generous donations of the following: