About MTCA COLLEGE PANEL - THE NEXT STEP

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As a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of musical theatre performers, we are thrilled to announce that last year's inaugural "Next Step: The MTCA College Panel & Fair" was a tremendous success. Thank you to the elite Colleges and Universities that participated. They provided crucial guidance and inspiration to the hundreds of aspiring musical theatre students that attended.  

Are you ready to learn more about your next step after High School...the next MTCA College Panel & Fair will be February 6th, 2025.  

The MTCA College Panel  & Fair - THE NEXT STEP. Building on the success of our past College Masterclasses, we have created a more comprehensive experience, and added a panel discussion. Scott Barnhardt will lead the Panel Discussion with representatives from the top-performing art colleges. Scott has a unique perspective and approach with decades of experience in the professional entertainment industry and arts academia. Our mission is to provide invaluable insights and guidance for high school students and parents as they explore the next step in their academic journeys within the performing arts, encompassing Musical Theatre, Film, Dance, Acting, and Entertainment Business.  Each Panel member will have a booth set up  allowing students to interact one on one with each representative. This allows students to  gaining more information and perspective on the different colleges and their programs.

THIS MASTER CLASS IS RESERVED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY.

The following programs will take part in the MTCA 20245 College Panel  & Fair - THE NEXT STEP:

USC 

University of Utah

AMDA

IAMT 

Citrus College

CSUF  

Riverside City College