Musical Theatre Studio
July 4 – July 31, 2027
The Musical Theatre Studio is a four-week professional-level training program for college students and advanced high school seniors, presenting stage performances with orchestra. This immersive program offers musical theatre students a unique opportunity to study under the guidance of Broadway professionals and noted academics. The intense yet supportive atmosphere, along with daily instruction, creates an environment that encourages growth and takes your skills to the next level. Perform in Broadway Galas, concerts and musical theatre productions before a European audience. Create lasting memories through travel to one of the most stunning corners of the world. You’ll gain new perspective by spending four weeks in a different and vibrant culture, all the while making new friends and professional connections.
Performance & Training
World Class Faculty Artists
Staged Musical Productions
Concert & Gala Performances
Master Classes
Acting & Characterization
Movement & Dance Classes
Vocal Coaching
Industry Workshops
Exceptional Faculty Artists – Our faculty artists are from leading musical theatre programs and have extensive Broadway, National Tour, and Regional Theatre experience. As educators, they bring passion to the training process and are committed to helping each student cultivate their unique strengths and develop marketable performance skills.
Auditions – Young Artists are accepted by Video auditions. To apply, click “Apply Now!” and fill out the application and attach your audition video. Videos should include two vocal selections of varying style, and a short monologue and should be unlocked for viewing. Dancers should also include a dance routine.
Acceptance – The TMF has a rolling acceptance process. Early applications are strongly encouraged to ensure participation in the festival. Once accepted you will receive an acceptance package with pertinent information on the festival, payments, travel, housing, and information pertinent to your stay in Italy.
Casting – The Trentino Music Festival is committed to Gender Fluidity in theatre casting.
Learn what you love in Italy!
Limited space available.
AUDITIONS:
Please fill out the form and upload an unlocked video with your application.
Costs
Tuition & Housing $5,250
Registration Fee – $250
Musical Theatre Faculty
Stacy Alley
Choreographer
Stacy Alley is a professional director and choreographer who also serves as Professor and Head of Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama
Henry Lewers
Conductor
Prior to joining the faculty at University of Alabama, Henry was the associate conductor on the US National Tours of Memphis and Bullets Over Broadway, as well as a music assistant on the Broadway production of Aladdin.
Jack Holden
Music Director - Brolo Gala Concerts
Jack Holden has been a music director, keyboardist, and rehearsal pianist for many musicals including Cabaret, Chicago, Into the Woods, and The Last Five Years while also working for San Diego Musical Theatre Academy.
Vincent DeGeorge
Stage Director
Award-winning New York City director, Vincent is the Joseph Weinberger Chair of Acting for the Lyric Stage and the Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.
Robert Meffe
Studio Director MT / Conductor
Robert Meffe, Head of the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program, spent twenty-two years in New York City as a professional conductor, music director, keyboardist, orchestrator, arranger and music copyist.