CL - CAP21 Musical Theatre, Conservatory & Theatre

Welcome to the CAP21 page. Thank you for considering our musical theatre training programs. CAP21 stands for Collaborative Arts Project for the 21st Century. Our goal is to create programs that achieve substantial and lasting contributions to the future of the arts. Every CAP21 endeavor embraces the following values:

• collaboration and exchange between emerging and accomplished artists
• a nurturing support system
• an infusion of the traditional with the innovative
• a commitment to serving and cultivating a diverse audience

CAP21 has several different training options, 4 of which require either an in-person or electronic audition submitted through the getacceptd.com network. The details of each program are as follows:

1. 2-Year Professional Musical Theatre Program

The 2-Year Professional Musical Theatre Training Program trains actors to be competitive in the industry. Expectations are high and the training prepares students to confidently combine the skills of acting, singing, and dancing. Unlike other programs that allow students to take only a few classes in dance or music, the 2-Year Professional Musical Theatre Training Program is designed to prepare students in all three disciplines.

Productions are built into the curriculum and students apply the skills from their courses directly into performance ranging from a Pop-Rock Night to a Main Stage Musical. CAP21's faculty is comprised of the finest teachers and working professionals.

Graduates of the CAP21 2-Year Professional Musical Theatre Program can now transfer academic credits towards a Bachelor's degree from The New School for Public Engagement – a division of The New School (Click Here for More Info) or after 4 semesters of study, students may audition to participate in the Musical Theatre Industry Practicum and Showcase which is a three month training program of musical theater audition courses and master classes taught by Broadway casting directors, composers, lyricists, directors, producers, agents, CAP21 faculty, and other major industry professionals. The Practicum culminates in an industry showcase, where you will perform for New York talent agents, managers and casting directors.

2. Musical Theatre Industry Practicum and Showcase

The Musical Theatre Industry Practicum and Showcase is a three month training program of musical theater audition courses and master classes taught by Broadway casting directors, composers, lyricists, directors, producers, agents, CAP21 faculty, and other major industry professionals. The Practicum culminates in an industry showcase, where you will perform for New York talent agents, managers and casting directors. For more details about the classes and course objectives, please click here for a listing of course descriptions.

3. High School Musical Theatre Training Program

The CAP21 Summer Pre-College Musical Theatre Training Program was created in 1998 to address the needs of high school students interested in intensive training in Musical Theatre techniques. Students are immersed in Conservatory training and develop a clear understanding of whether they want to pursue Musical Theatre as a career.

CAP21's Summer Pre-College Musical Theatre Training Program is a four-week program that trains current High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in the field of musical theatre performance. Equal importance is placed on acting, singing and dancing. For more details about the classes and course objectives, please click here for a listing of course descriptions.

4. Musical Theatre College Audition Prep Program

The Musical Theatre College Audition Prep Program is a one-week program that immediately follows the four-week High School Musical Theatre Training Program. No additional audition, application or application fee is required. In this program, students will experience a mock dance audition and mock interviews with a panel of our faculty.  A seminar with recruiters fromvarious colleges and conservatories will also be provided to clarify what their schools are looking for in an incoming student.

5. Summer Professional Musical Theatre Training Program

CAP21's Summer Professional Musical Theatre Training Program is a six week intensive  for college age students and older who wish to continue their training in musical theatre technique. This program provides both an intense professional environment and a diverse curriculum to develop the skills needed to become a well-balanced performer in all disciplines of musical theatre.

Admissions Guidelines

All applicants must first complete the written application and then submit their electronic audition materials via this network.

To begin the process, choose the appropriate Program Group from the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner of this page. Then choose the specific program for which you intend to apply. You will be taken to a page where you can upload your headshot, resume, and video clips. 

Auditions for all programs must include pieces that really give us a sense of who you are, what you do, and how well you do it at this stage in your development. Please click on the program links in the drop down menu for specific audition requirements for the individual programs.

Review of the audition submissions are completed bi-monthly. All students will be notified of the outcome within 30 days of the submission date. CAP21 has rolling admission so the sooner you submit your application materials and audition footage the better your chances of admission. After all spots are filled the remaining qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to e-mail us at admissionsinfo@cap21.org or call 212-807-0202 and ask to speak with the Admissions Department. We look forward to getting to know you and your talent!!!!