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Musical Theatre Program

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The International Lyric Academy is celebrating 31 years of success with the Musical Theatre Program performing the stunning Into the Woods, full production, at the gorgeous Teatro Cumunale in Vicenza, Italy. Please note that information for the Musical Theatre Program is different than the other programs, so read information here carefully.

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REPERTOIRE 2025:

Into the Woods, Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine (full production)

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PROGRAM DATES:

July 2 - July 23

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PERFORMANCE DATES: 

Vicenza: July 18, 19, 2025 (Teatro Comunale)

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ADDITIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE: 

Vicenza: July 16, 17, 2025

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ROLES AVAILABLE:

2 Full Casts of the production, each performing one night.

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PROGRAM PRICE:

$4900 includes 3 weeks in a Vicenza, Italy hotel with a roommate and breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals."

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MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM

The International Lyric Academy has been the premier Summer Training Program in Europe for over 30 years for Classical Singers and Musicians. Now, ILA has a unique opportunity for High School, College and Adult Musical Theatre Performers in an intensive Summer Training Program in Italy with industry professionals, culminating in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, as well as a showcase including scenes and songs from the musical theatre canon. Space is limited. The International Lyric Academy Musical Theatre Summer Training Program (MTSTP) is a professional, intense environment in which a group of Musical Theater performers, aged High School through Adult, hone their skills on stage, in concert, in the studio and in masterclasses. Led by Equity Jeff Award-winning Music Director & Director David Fiorello from Chicago, IL, and featuring industry instructors and a professional Guest Artist, this program is truly an holistic training experience that shouldn’t be missed for the serious or aspiring musical theatre performer.

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OUR PROGRAM

Unique benefits of our exceptional program include:

• Daily Classes

• 2 Casts, each with a full production of Into the Woods

• 2 Musical Theatre Showcase performances 

• Master Classes & Workshops

• Audition Prep course

• Direction/Music Direction/Choreography from industry professionals

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PROGRAM DATES IN VICENZA (ITA):  July 2 – July 23

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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applicants are encouraged to apply on or before February 1 for full casting consideration. Following this round of auditions, further applications will be accepted on a per case basis.  Your application will include your audition submission, so please read carefully below.

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AUDITIONS

• Select two or more contrasting Musical Theatre vocal selections that demonstrate your ability to act and sing. Each selection should be 60-90 seconds. There’s a portion of the application where you can state roles you wish to be considered for (or simply, as cast). If you wish to be considered for one of the below roles, you should prepare the provided material corresponding to the character:

 

--Baker

--Baker’s Wife

--Cinderella

--Cinderella’s Prince

--Little Red

--Jack

--Rapunzel

 

(Note: The role of the Witch will be played by a professional Equity Guest Artist)

 

• Please also submit a headshot & resume.

 

All materials (song videos, character sides, headshot, resume) should be uploaded to a Google Drive folder, with the link pasted in the appropriate place in the application. Be sure that the Folder can be viewed by “anyone with a link” in your Google Drive Folder Settings.

 

More information on how best to submit can be found HERE.

 

 

As a student in the Musical Theatre Program, you’ll be expected to bring the following items:

• Dance/jazz shoes for an indoor dance floor

• A collection of smart, classy summer-wear (think outdoor wedding vibes)

• Comfortable clothes for class and rehearsal

• Refillable water bottle

• Charged phone with recording app

• All scores and MT repertoire loaded onto a tablet

• All reference & part recordings for the shows on your phone.

• An in-class journal.

 

Note: Wi-Fi is not available everywhere, so please make sure these items are fully downloaded to your devices!  Also, please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to keep your items safe.

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INTO THE WOODS COSTUMING

Information will be forthcoming, once accepted into the program, by the creative team. 

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GENERAL CASTING

Once registered for the program, Performers will be contacted by the creative team with specifics. There may be requests for additional song submissions for placement purposes, as well as a list of current musical theatre repertoire, which will assist in creating the showcase material. Casting assignments will be given by early June, and participants must be fully memorized prior to arrival.

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DAILY SCHEDULE

Rehearsals, workshops and masterclasses will take place between 10am and 5pm, Mon-Fri. Most will occur at the theatre, which is a 15 min walk from the hotel. Select Saturday rehearsals may take place for some participants.

 

Once in the final week, performances of the Showcase and Into the Woods will take place in the evening.

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MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS

All master classes are open to the public. Musical Theatre and Opera Master Classes welcomes performers candidates from both programs to participate and will be led by select industry professionals from the ILA Faculty. Students wishing to sing will be chosen once beginning in Italy.

  

MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION WORKSHOP

In this audition workshop, find out how to nail your next audition, from choosing your repertoire, introducing yourself, and construction of your headshot and resumé, to the many other dos and don’ts of audition etiquette. 

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BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS WORKSHOP

In this workshop, get in to the nitty gritty of how to successfully navigate being a working MT professional in the 21st Century. This will include talking through specifics of financial strategies, social media interaction, where to find audition notices, maintaining a high standard of training, achieving holistic results, balance, and perseverance.

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To review information about all our other programs, please click the corresponding link on the menu above.

 

If you wish to audition/apply, please click “apply now”, AFTER you've read the details on the page. There is a $40 application fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. Program information subject to slight change.

 

We hope to have you with us in 2025! 

 

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Age range: High School, College, Professional​

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All participants pay their own travel, meals and insurance.

 

To review information about all our programs, please click the corresponding link on the menu above.

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