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Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre for High School

Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre
Presented by Levine Music Theatre and The Theatre Lab

This audition only program rewards advanced theatre students for their commitment to their education and training. Each level requires increased participation and in turn students are rewarded with additional opportunities for performance, one-on-one attention, and discounts. Students must complete their level within 12 calendar months of beginning the program. Below, you will find a breakdown of what each requirement means and how to complete.  

Level 1

To Join:

    To Complete:

    • 1 Performance Credit
    • Jury
    • 2 Theatre Lab or Levine Music Theatre Courses

    Benefits

    • Certificate
    • 2 Private Coachings
    • Master Class Priority
    • Year End Showcase

    Level 2

    To Join:

    • Completion of L1 or Previous PI Enrollment
    • $200 Deposit

      To Complete:

      • 1 Performance Credit
      • Jury
      • 2 Theatre Lab or Levine Music Theatre Courses
      • 15 hours private lessons
      • 10 hours theatre service

        Benefits

        • Certificate
        • 5 Private Coachings
        • Master Class Priority
        • Additional Performance Opportunities
        • Year End Showcase

        Level 3

        To Join:

        • Completion of L2
        • Exemplary or better on jury

          To Complete:

          • 2 Performance Credit
          • Jury
          • 3 Theatre Lab or Levine Music Theatre Courses
          • 15 hours private lessons
          • 15 hours theatre service
          • Music Theory class at level
          • 1 Tech theatre experince

            Benefits

            • Certificate & Trophy
            • 5% discount
            • 5 Private Coachings
            • Master Class Priority
            • Additional Performance Opportunities
            • Year End Showcase

            Level 4

            To Join:

            • Completion of L3
            • Exemplary or better on jury
            • Faculty Recommendation

              To Complete:

              • 2 Performance Credit
              • Jury
              • 4 Theatre Lab or Levine Music Theatre Courses
              • Bi-weekly private lessons
              • 25 hours theatre service
              • 1 Tech theatre experince or class
              • Solo cabaret or showcase OR directing/music directing/choregraphy project

                Benefits

                • Certificate
                • Medal of Honor
                • 10% discount
                • 10 Private Coachings
                • Master Class Priority
                • Additional Performance Opportunities
                • Year End Showcase
                • Production of final project
                Application

                Performance Credits:

                Performance credits can include: cast, stage manager, assistant director, assistant choreographer, dance captain, assistant music director, vocal captain

                • Music Theatre Institute for Teens (Theatre Lab)
                • Summer Acting Institute for Teens (Theatre Lab)
                • Creating a Musical Role (Theatre Lab)
                • Fall Performance (Levine Music)
                • Spring Performance (Levine Music)

                 Acting/ LMT Courses:

                • Music Theatre for High School (Levine Music)
                • Scene Study for Teens (Theatre Lab)
                • On Camera Acting for Teens (Theatre Lab)

                 Music Theory:

                • Music Theory Online (Levine Music)
                • AP Music Theory (Levine Music OR School/other with proper documentation)

                 Tech Theatre:

                • Assist on tech of performance credit production (Theatre Lab or Levine Music)
                • Intro to Tech Theatre (Theatre Lab)
                • Tech Theatre Internship (Theatre Lab)
                • The Producer – Music Production Class (Levine Music)

                 Private Voice/Dance/Instrument

                • Must be taken through Levine Music. Contemporary voice/instruments and dance can be taken as occasional or bi-weekly lesson packages. Traditional voice and instruments must be taken weekly. All students are strongly encouraged to enroll in weekly 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons.

                 Theatre Service:

                • Volunteer hours helping in theatre. These projects should take place at LMT or Theatre Lab, but exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis with pre-approval and proper documentation. This can include (but not limited to) assisting with youth classes, front of house, load-in/load-out, run crew for production, office assistance, intern for summer camp. Hours must be tracked and signed off on by faculty member.

                 Music Theatre Jury:

                • Available twice a year in the winter and spring, students can sign up for a slot to be adjudicated. Juries must consist of two contrasting vocal selections, a monologue, and an optional dance piece. Alternatively, students may choose one vocal selection and two contrasting monologues. Students will choose material alongside faculty during coaching sessions.