Musical Theatre

2024 Musical Theatre Application Deadlines & Notifications

Jan 29 at 11:59pm EST | Priority Deadline | $45 processing fee
Feb 26 at 11:59pm EST | Regular Deadline | $50 processing fee
After Feb 26 | Rolling Basis* | $55 processing fee

Acceptd offers financial assistance to applicants who meet Application Fee Waiver requirements. Application Fee Waivers are subject to approval by the Acceptd Support team and are granted based on proper documentation, when provided in advance of an application submission. Contact Acceptd Support when you set up your portal.

*Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by Program Directors and School staff; with admittance status sent by email on a rolling basis if spaces are available.

Want free streaming access to a full-length performance from the 2023 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival?
Submit your application by the priority deadline, and you’ll receive free access to stream the Martha Graham Dance Company‘s 2023 performance on Jacob’s Pillow On Demand from January 8 through February 4, 2024.

• Clicking BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION takes you to Acceptd, our application portal where you will upload materials described below.
• Review the Application Guidelines located there in order to submit a complete and competitive application.
• Before submitting, review your work carefully, as only complete applications are considered for acceptance. Scholarship applications, if applicable, must be submitted with you program application. For more information, see below.
• If you need any assistance, contact school@jacobspillow.org.

Required Program Application Materials to Upload

1. Audition Video

Footage must be of clear viewing quality and preferably shot within SIX months, or as recent as possible, prior to submission. Videos shot outside of a studio, perhaps in a home, garage, or other setting are fine. Media-enhanced, highly edited, or promotional type videos are not reviewed. Adjudicators prefer one concise video with a table of contents; multiple videos will be viewed if contents are properly identified. Use one of the following file types to successfully upload your video(s): MP4, M4V, AVI, FLV, MOV, WMV, MPG, MPEG, M2V, MKV, and WEBM.

• Verbal self-introduction, 1 minute maximum
  • Your name and current affiliation
  • Why this program is important for you this year
  • What you are showing on your reel
• Technique sampler, 8 minute maximum. Individualize to your strengths and training; show technique in the foundational genre(s) you train in.
  • Center floor and across-the-floor combinations should include a demonstration of proficiency in the dancer’s techniques such as isolations, travel steps, grooves, footwork, technical tap work, extensions, balances, turns, jumps, and leaps. If you use heels or other footwear in your preferred genre(s), include work in this footwear.
  • Think of this portion of your video as a sample of foundational elements you are most trained in; demonstrate your competence in the various skills needed to execute these genres.
  • Sing 16 bars of two songs, from either standard or contemporary musical theatre works, using only the microphone on video camera.
  • Monologue or spoken word of your choice (1 min)
• Performance sampler, 8 minute maximum
  • In-studio footage is preferred over performance footage
  • Provide a table of contents, identifying names of works and choreographers for 2-3 variations, improvisations, and/or repertory excerpts
  • In group footage, please identify how viewers will know which dancer to observe
  • Excerpts should demonstrate a range of dynamics, levels, tempos, and styles
  • 30-sec freestyle movement, and include a “speciality” move or dance if applicable, show off your strengths as a dancer: street or popular dance styles, body percussion, mime, fire twirling, Cyr wheel, jump rope, etc.

2. Written Statement, in 500 words or less, please share:

• Influences on your current dance work and artistic goals 
• Career aspirations and experiences desired to reach them
• How you envision this program impacting your vision of yourself as an artist

3. Résumé/C.V.

4. Photos

• Headshot (required)
• Dance Shot (optional)

5. If 17 or younger, a Letter of Recommendation is required

• You will be asked to list the name, title, phone, and email of a dance teacher or artist who has agreed to write a Letter of Recommendation. On receipt of an email, he/she/they should be prepared to address the following:
  • Technical and performance artistry
  • Stamina to participate in rigorous, professional level classes, rehearsals, performances before the public, and evening responsibilities
  • Ability to interact, and live, responsibly as a professional in a diverse artist community

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• Read Program Fees & Scholarships for program costs and all scholarship opportunities.
  • The Scholarship Application is found within the Program Application.
  • If you are a dependent, all financial information provided must be for your parent/guardian(s).
  • U.S. and international dancers are eligible for scholarship awards.
  • If you need any assistance, contact school@jacobspillow.org.
• Read Participation Requirements & Policies for important eligibility details.

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