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Masters IN Musical Theatre

Synergising traditional musical theatre training with entrepreneurship, artistic research and innovation

Master Name

Master of Arts in Creative Performance Practice

(Musical Theatre)

Duration

1 Academic Year (Full Time)

Start Date

18 September 2023

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Study at the

INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS BARCELONA

Located in

SITGES,
SPAIN

Teaching and learning in

ENGLISH

Degree validated by

UK UNIVERSITY
(LJMU)

What is Master in creative performance practice?

Our Master in Musical Theatre is part of one of the three specialised pathways that forms part of the Master in Creative Performance Practice. The others include Acting and Choreography. 

  • Develop your creative practice
  • Combines academic study with practical training
  • Interdisciplinary (Acting, Musical Theatre, Choreography) peer studies
  • Intensive training
  • International approach
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What will you study?

In the Musical Theatre specialism, the main modules are Specialist Skills (Voice, Acting, Dance) and Creative Lab (including a full musical performance). 

You will be sharing modules with the artists in training from the other specialisms, including: Creative Performance Practice, Research Skills, Performance Theory, Arts Entrepreneurship and Final Project.

Here are the main classes from the modules:

Specialist skills

  • Individual Singing Lesson
  • Dance: Jazz
  • Dance: Ballet
  • Dance: Tap
  • Acting Through Song
  • Acting
  • Voice and Dialect
  • Devised Performance Project

Shared Classes

  • Career Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Introduction to Design
  • Collaborative Techniques for Rehearsal and Performance
  • Research Skills
  • Performance Theory
  • Final Project

Creative Lab

  • Full time Musical Production
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Develop outstanding technical and creative skills

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How do we prepare you for the industry?
  • By the IAB hosting a dedicated industry week filled with international agents and casting director workshops and auditions
  • By bringing guest artists (from the West End, Broadway and international market) to lead special workshops and masterclasses
  • You will graduate with a professionally filmed reel showcasing your best work
  • By running contextual studies classes to safely discuss current industry thinking and diversity in casting
  • By running modules dedicated to helping look after your ongoing mental and physical health and welfare.
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Join our international community of artists

About the IAB

Institute of the Arts Barcelona

We are a world-class performing arts training and higher education institution in Europe offering performing arts bachelor degrees, foundation and masters.

  • We offer academic excellence
  • Taught in English
  • Based in Sitges, Spain
  • Bachelors and Masters validated by a UK University
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How To Apply

AUDITION PROCESS

The first step would be to submit an application. 

Note: You don’t need your videos until after you have submitted your application form.

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Video Submission

Part 1: Depends on specialisation:

One monologue + one song + 60-second jazz dance piece

Part 2: Creative response to stimuli:

A creative response about 2 minutes to one of the stimuli listed in the audition guide.

One-to-One Interview

Online interview and discussion with yourself and members of the MA teaching team.

Your Interview

After you have submitted your application and video audition, we will arrange your online interview at a mutually convenient time. 

Entry criteria

Successful audition, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent and, a BA (Hons) at 2.2 or above or an equivalent academic award, or, a long-term sustained professional career as a performer or creative practitioner. 

Fees and Funding

European & UK Students

€10,900 tuition fee

With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.

International Students

€15,400 tuition fee

With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.

Check out our Fees and Scholarship page to find out about everything about our fees, funding and scholarship opportunities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme is a three-year degree with a focus on training you to become a musical theatre performer.

The Masters programme is a one-year programme with a focus on training performers to develop their own work, as well as further develop their technique in dance, voice and acting. Our expectation is that those applying for the Masters have an interest in the creative aspects of Musical Theatre as well as an artistic will and openness.

The focus on triple threat training means students will enhance their understanding of the creative aspects of the art; learn how to devise, create and produce their own works; and gain experience from multiple productions and stage performances.

The MA is suitable for those seeking a career as a musical theatre performer or creative in the arts.

Yes, at least one a week (except during production weeks and research periods).

75% of the programme will be practical-based teaching.

Yes, but applicants should have a strong interest experience in Musical Theatre or performing arts related field.

It would be helpful for applicants to have an understanding of the techniques in Jazz, specifically.

Students studying Masters are graduates and usually aged in the mid 20s to early 30s.

 Yes.

Yes, there are two forms of financial support: Talent Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Talent Scholarships are available awarded to new students who demonstrate outstanding talent at audition. Applicants cannot therefore apply for a Talent Scholarship and if awarded constitutes a reduction in fees, rather than a full fee waiver.
Financial aid is a grant towards Tuition Fees. If awarded, this constitutes a small reduction in Tuition Fees. Applicants will be required to provide supplementary evidence.

Given the intensity of the programme, whilst this is possible to work at the weekends, most students will instead choose to find work during the holiday periods instead.

Yes, the IAB will hold a dedicated Industry Week during which external creatives and industry leaders will be invited to meet students.

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