During the 1-Year Certificate Program at NYFA’s Musical Theatre School in New York, students build upon their existing skills and natural abilities, advancing in the craft of musical theatre. In this unique program, students receive intensive musical theatre training, completing a series of projects, exercises, and performances under the guidance and tutelage of our Broadway-level faculty.<br>Throughout their year at NYFA, students are challenged to grow as performers while learning the expectations and challenges of performing in a professional theatrical production.<br><br>In this program, students have the opportunity to audition for our fully-produced main stage musicals, as well as our New Works Series. Students get on-stage training and learn to collaborate with cast and crew, working in a fast-paced creative environment that mirrors the industry experience. Upon graduating, students have the flexibility to pursue their creative goals or continue their education at NYFA’s Musical Theatre School. As this program requires a strong foundation of existing performance, dance, and voice skills, all prospective students must apply and audition.<br>The 1-Year Musical Theatre Program curriculum includes:<br>An intensive series of classes that teach multiple modern and traditional approaches to performance, dance, song, script interpretation, and character formation, as well as singing and movement abilities at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels<br>Instruction, critique, and individual attention from our faculty, consisting of Broadway and screen performers<br>Professionally equipped voice practice rooms and dancing studios<br>Guest lectures with industry professionals which may include Actors, Casting Directors, Agents, and Composers