Are you ready to take the stage, sharpen your skills, and shine as part of a powerful ensemble? The Musical Theatre Ensemble is your chance to do just that!
Open to Vocal Performance majors, this dynamic course invites you to rehearse and perform duets, trios, and full ensemble numbers from both classic and contemporary musical theatre. You'll work hands-on with iconic material that challenges and inspires, all while learning how to tell compelling stories through acting, singing, and movement—together.
From in-depth character analysis and vocal coaching to staging and group collaboration, every rehearsal is a step toward a fully memorized, fully staged public performance. Along the way, you’ll refine your musicality, vocal blend, dramatic clarity, and stage presence in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Whether you’re looking to grow as a performer, connect more deeply with your peers, or experience what it takes to create a professional-level ensemble piece, this is the course that will take you there.
Come audition and bring your artistry to life and create something truly special together.
Who Can Register
Undergraduate and graduate Vocal Performance majors enrolled in a departmental voice lesson may audition. Auditions are required.
Credit
This ensemble must be taken for 1-credit.
Audition Information
All students interested in participating in the Spring 2026 Musical Theatre Ensemble must submit a video audition featuring one musical theatre solo song of choice (no a cappella). Auditions should reflect the student’s vocal and dramatic strengths in the musical theatre genre.
Please upload your video to Google Drive and submit it using this FORM. Deadline is Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET
Performance and Concert Information
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Call Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Frederick Loewe Theatre, Education Building
Additional Required Rehearsal:
Friday, April 24th, 2026, 5:00–7:50 PM, Loewe Theatre
Both ensemble sections will perform in this shared Spring 2026 concert.
Instructor
Dr. Ana Flavia Zuim: afz1@nyu.edu
Music Associate Professor
Course Numbers and Meeting Time
Musical Theatre Ensemble – Section 1
Course Number: MPAVP-UE 1181.010 / MPAVP-GE 2181.010
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 12:30–2:30 PM ET
Room: Penthouse, Education Building (13th floor)Musical Theatre Ensemble – Section 2
Course Number: MPAVP-UE 1181 / MPAVP-GE 2181.11
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:45–4:45 PM ET
Room: Penthouse, Education Building
Additional Notes
- Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
- An additional required rehearsal will take place on Friday, April 24th, 2026, 5:00–7:50 PM, Loewe Theatre.
- Students are required to memorize all assigned material and participate fully in all assignments, including peer feedback and reflective journals.
- Students are responsible for purchasing or printing assigned scores.
If you have questions or would like to speak with the ensemble director, please contact:
Dr. Ana Flavia Zuim
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