The Musical Theatre Intensive
Dates: July 27 – August 1, 2026
Times: Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Acceptance is by Audition.
Ages: 14 to 22
Requirements: Previous performance experience is helpful for those interested in participating.
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Tuition: $450 (Students participating in both The Acting Intensive and The Musical Theatre Intensive can save $100 off their total tuition cost)
Tuition includes:
- Student headshots
- A video of the final presentation
Families seeking assistance in covering tuition costs are invited to apply for a scholarship.
Submit and Audition Video
Students who are interested in participating in The Acting Intensive or Musical Theatre Intensive must submit a video for consideration. For those eager to participate in both The Acting Intensive and The Musical Theatre Intensive, a $100 discount on the total tuition is available.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
- The Acting Intensive: Prepare a 1-minute monologue of your choosing.
- The Musical Theatre Intensive: Prepare a musical theatre song of your choice.
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for both programs, you must include both a 1-minute monologue and a musical theatre song in the same video submission.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR VIDEO: Introduce yourself by stating your name, age, and the program(s) you wish to be considered for. Feel free to share insights into your background, experiences, and the reasons driving your interest in participation.
ACCEPTING AUDITION VIDEO SUBMISSIONS THRU
Monday, June 29, 2026
Instructor Bios
Brian McDonald is an award-winning actor, director, producer and theatre educator. He appeared in the national tours of Miss Saigon and Forever Plaid. Regionally, he appeared on the stages of Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre Virginia, The Lyric Stage, La Miranda Performing Arts Center, Ensemble Theatre Company, Pasadena Playhouse, Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center, Rubicon Theatre Company and the Ahmanson.
Brian has been honored the Ventura Mayors’ Arts Award, LA Weekly’s Best Supporting Actor Award and an Independent Award for his performance in the one-man-show, Buyer and Cellar.
Most recently, he directed A Night with Janis Joplin starring Tony-Award Nominee Mary Bridget Davies. Other ETC credits include, Million Dollar Quartet and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Other directing credits include A Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Other Desert Cities, A Tuna Christmas, The Sunset Limited, Bus Stop (5 Ovation nominations including Best Play), MASTER HAROLD… and the boys (nominated for 3 Ovation awards Including Best Play) and the World Premiere musical, Hello! My Baby.
Brian’s work as a director has earned him an Independent Award and StageScene LA Award for Best Director. He is a graduate of Boston Conservatory with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and is a member of Actors Equity Association, The Screen Actors Guild and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.