Fordham University Summer Musical Theatre Programs
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This summer, focus on the thing you love in a city you'll love, NYC. Created in collaboration with its exceptional Theatre Faculty, Fordham University Summer Session has three incredible educational experiences to offer student performers:
- For college students: Fordham University's Musical Theatre Summer Intensive is an affordable five-week, four-credit college student training program that allows young artists to train and gain access to the professional business of musical storytelling. May 27-June 26, 2025.
- For high school students: the new Fordham Academy Leaders Summer Musical Theatre Workshop class is designed to help the high school student with a passion for the stage become a triple-threat performer and begin to navigate a career in theatre. July 7-17, 2025.
Our stellar faculty includes Actress, Director, and Teacher, Julie Boyd; Music Director Alexander Tom; Master Teacher in Vocal Technique Danielle Amadeo (Intensive) and Hannah Lundy O'Connell (Workshop); dancer, choreographer and actor, Alfie Parker, Jr. and accompanist Master teacher, David Gaines.
Musical Theatre Summer Intensive
From May 27-June 26, 2025, each day presents a varied schedule of four primary classes: Musical Theatre Workshop, Vocal Technique, Dance for Musical Theatre, and Master Classes in Acting and Theatre Games. The faculty offer practical experience and varied techniques to help students push beyond their theatrical comfort zone.
On-campus housing is available at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus on West 60th Street in Manhattan, at the northern end of the Broadway Theatre District.
Students will enjoy visits from luminaries and forge contacts with our guest speakers, including reputable talent agents and managers, who specifically address topics pertaining to breaking into the business and promoting a healthy and strategic career. Past guest speakers include Bartlett Sher, Michael Grief, Mark Brokaw, Joel Grey, Victoria Clark, Jason Tam, Lisa Iacucci, Michael McGoff, and Brett Goldstein.
Apply by March 30 for housing. Program deadline without housing is April 30.
Submit a free interest form or visit our Musical Theatre Intensive webpage.
Fordham Summer Leaders Academy-Musical Theater Class
From July 7-17th, 2025. This immersive high school certificate program will cover a range of Musical Theatre topics including:
- Vocal technique
- Dance for musical theatre
- Acting
- Musical theatre performance
Students will leave the program with stronger skills in all areas, valuable professional insights, and crucial performance confidence. Students can stay at the Rose Hill, Bronx campus residence halls with other Summer Leaders Academy participants, where weekend activities will be available. They will take the Fordham Van Ram to the Lincoln Center campus for classes.
Submit a free interest form or visit our Musical Theatre Program webpage.
Apply by May 15, 2025.
The summer is the time to pursue what you love in a place you'll love. Submit a free Interest Form using the menu at left, or click here to learn more.