Musical Theater Creative Workshop in New York City

How to Enroll

Submit your registration by June 1.* Begin by submitting your registration online. If applicable, you may need to submit additional supporting materials.
Make your tuition payment by June 1.* All programs have limited capacity, so be sure to complete your full tuition payment to reserve your space in the program.

*Please note: This program has limited capacity. Submission of registration materials alone does not guarantee participation in the program. You will secure your spot by paying in full.

Curriculum

Over the course of two immersive weeks, you’ll dive deep into the art of creating and performing musical theater through a rigorous curriculum. Mornings are dedicated to classes like Songwriting for Musical Theater, Performance Workshop, Story & Narrative, Devised Theater, and Theater Roles & Collaboration. In the afternoons, you will take part in Creative Ensemble, a collaborative experience where you’ll work with your peers to create an original musical to be performed in a final presentation. Plus, you’ll have the chance to participate in a masterclass with a Broadway artist and explore various electives over the course of the program. At Musical Theater Creative Workshop in New York City, you’ll study with industry professionals and become part of a meaningful community with fellow theatermakers.

Schedule

The schedule below serves as an example of the expected course load throughout the program. This schedule is subject to change.

Monday	Activity
10 AM–11:20 AM	Introductions/Welcome Program
11:30 AM–12:50 PM	Theater Roles & Collaboration
1 PM–1:45 PM	Lunch
1:45 PM–2:45 PM	Elective: Tai Chi
2:50 PM–5:50 PM	Creative Ensemble
6 PM–8 PM	Pizza Party

Tuesday & Thursday	Activity
10 AM–11:20 AM	Songwriting for Musical Theater
11:30 AM–12:50 PM	Devised Theater
1 PM–1:45 PM	Lunch
1:45 PM–2:45 PM	Elective: Logic Pro Workshop or Notation Workshop
2:50 PM–5:50 PM	Creative Ensemble

Wednesday & Friday	Activity
10 AM–11:20 AM	Story & Narrative
11:30 AM–12:50 PM	Performance Workshop
1 PM–1:45 PM	Lunch
1:45 PM–2:45 PM	Elective: Dance Class or Creativity Techniques
2:50 PM–5:50 PM	Creative Ensemble

Saturday	Activity
10 AM–12:50 PM	Master Class with Broadway Artist
1 PM–1:45 PM	Lunch
1:45 PM–2:45 PM	Elective: Games
2:50 PM–5:50 PM	Creative Ensemble

Performance Opportunities

Students will have the opportunity to perform in the final presentation of their original musical for friends and family in the state-of-the-art Black Box Theater at Power Station.

Requirements

This program is for artists ages 18+.

Participants must possess a proficient level of English to enroll in this program. We do not require proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) as part of the enrollment or application process, but a sufficient command of the English language is highly recommended to understand class material and assignments.

Required Materials:

Notebooks, pens, pencils
Clothing you feel comfortable moving in
Though not required, you are permitted to bring laptops, computers, tablets, etc.
Snacks (lunch will be provided)

Program-Specific Details

Students will attend a Broadway show as a group while in New York City, included in the cost of admission.

Please submit a creative résumé detailing your background, experience, and training in performance, writing for musical theater and any similar fields. Feel free to include any information about yourself that you think may relate to this workshop, such as: songwriting, musical experience, playwriting, etc.

Once You've Enrolled

The Berklee Summer Programs Team is excited that you've taken the first step! Now that you've enrolled, here's what to know, to be sure you're prepared before and after you check in for the experience of a lifetime.

What to do first?

Important: continually check the email you used to enroll

Please regularly check the email you used to enroll in your program for important updates. A detailed check-in email, containing information about your assigned arrival location, housing assignment (if applicable), and program schedule, will be sent one to two weeks before your program's start date.

Request accessibility accommodations (if needed)

Accommodations are provided for students with documented medical needs, offering services such as academic accommodations, academic coaching, special housing arrangements, dietary adjustments, and referrals to on-campus support, including adaptive technology and tutoring.

Accommodations are determined through an interactive process involving the student, faculty, the Office of Housing and Residential Education, a dietitian, and Accessibility Resources for Students staff. Requests for academic, housing, and dietary accommodations can be made by following the steps outlined in this Help Center article.

Complete These Tasks by June

Complete the items in your Magnus Health account by June 1

We require up-to-date health information, documentation for the required immunizations mandated by Massachusetts law, as well as conduct and consent forms for all students. Instructions on accessing your Magnus Health account will be sent via email to all registered students in mid-spring.

If you have more questions you can review our help center. Here are some articles that might be helpful:

Prepare to Arrive and Check In

Download the Guidebook app

A few days before your program starts, you will receive instructions to download the Guidebook app. This app enables you to access your program schedule and connect with fellow Summer Programs students.

Access the Summer Programs Help Center

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