Dear Parent of a Future Theatre Major:

There is a college where your talented student belongs. We help them get there–from application to acceptance.

A2A [Application to Acceptance] is a comprehensive college audition program that gives your student a collaborative team of advisors and audition coaches. The Theatre Major team supports them and your family every step of the way and helps remove barriers between your student and their dream college program.

where our students have been accepted

–a2a is an international program–

It's no secret:

The process of getting into college programs is complicated and overwhelming–and feels impossible to navigate alone.

Plus: the audition schedule is rigorous. And that’s on top of everything else, like extracurricular activities, rehearsal schedules, and other school demands.

Enter: Theatre Major.

 

In A2A, we help our students every year discover their most confident and authentic artistic self – and SUCCEED. 

Working with Theatre Major, your student will find the inspiration, discipline, confidence, and *excitement* for their college audition journey.

A2A is designed for the student who...

Theatre Major ALUM SPOTLIGHT

“The individual attention is what makes Theatre Major different. I never felt alone during this hectic process. If you want to get to know yourself as an artist and a person, Theatre Major is the company for you.”

Jeffrey Cornelius

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Marina Jansen

“Let me just tell you: Theatre Major is THE BEST! As someone who had little to no knowledge of the insane Musical Theatre college audition process, they prepped me early and got me organized for everything.

The training from top-notch coaches was amazing and helped me so much with my singing, acting, and dance prescreens. Leayne was always there to answer any questions from both me and my parents and to support me along my journey!

I owe all my success and my commitment to the school I’m attending (Elon MT) to Theatre Major, and cannot recommend them enough!

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In A2A, we are committed to you year-round.

The college audition journey begins the 2nd half of Junior year.

Prescreen Season is everything leading up to Prescreen Weekend.

Callback Season kicks off with CAMP CALLBACK at the start of Senior Year and goes through callbacks and final decision making.

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A note from Leayne

We created A2A so that the Theatre Major team and I can best prepare your student for the next stage.

The college application and audition season is such an exciting time. It’s not without its share of challenges, but that’s where we want to support you. 

We like to walk alongside our students and families from start to finish, removing as much of the stress from this process as possible so that you can focus on your journey. I like to think it’s one of our superpowers. 

My hope is that every student who works with Theatre Major not only has a successful college application and college audition journey, but also experiences growth in their craft as artists and storytellers.

I want them to feel confident in who they are and what they bring to each and every audition room.

I want them to know that they have a gift, and no audition outcome can take that away.

You see, what we do here at Theatre Major is one-of-a-kind, and truly special. Your student’s time with us will be transformative. And that’s what makes us different.

​I’m honored you’re considering Theatre Major and hope you’ll let us walk with you this year. 

Leayne Dempsey
CEO, theatre major

Theatre Major ALUM SPOTLIGHT

Cole Sitilides

“My time with Theatre Major has been absolutely incredible. I signed up at the end of my junior year, and it was the best choice I could've made.

Nobody tells you just how rough the college audition process is, but thanks to Theatre Major, I felt prepared long before I set foot in the audition room.

My advisor was always one text away and personally called to cheer me on as the college acceptances began to roll in–and thanks to Theatre Major, there were a lot of acceptances.

Although the coaches reminded me consistently to own my achievements, I admittedly owe a significant part of my success to the invaluable training and advising I received. Thank you, Theatre Major, for supplying me with all of the tools I need for the college experience I’ve always wanted.”

Questions about working with theatre major?

FAQ

A2A [Application to Acceptance] is a comprehensive college audition + counseling program that gives your student a collaborative team of advisors and audition coaches. The Theatre Major team supports them and your family every step of the way and helps remove barriers between your student and their dream college program.

You are encouraged to register before November 1st of your Junior year. After November 1st, admission to the A2A program is based on availability. The program goes until Spring of their Senior year.

A2A is for the student who wants to audition for B.F.A. Acting or Musical Theatre programs, but may also be interested in B.A. Theatre programs which explore other facets of theatremaking.

Our customized framework that tells the A2A student what they need to focus on in order to meet their goals. Each A2A student has their own college counselor to help build a personalized college list while exploring the programs, the training, the people, and the campus cultures where they can thrive.

Yes! In addition to coaching the material, we help our students find competitive audition repertoire – monologues and songs – that refect their authentic artistic self and who they are.  

Month-to-month it varies, but flexibility is built-in. We know your teen’s schedule is packed with rehearsals, AP classes, and maybe a homecoming court. We schedule sessions around their availability and adapt as things change. 

Both! We offer a hybrid experience so students can stay on track no matter where they are. Most coaching is online for convenience, but we also host in-person events like Camp Callback to bring the energy of the in person college audition to life.

No–your student gets a full team. We are like your family’s dream team; your student gets a cast of expert coaches specializing in acting, voice, dance, and mindset. Each one plays a role in helping them shine.

Their team guides them step-by-step through auditions, applications, and confidence-building moments.

From selecting monologues to celebrating acceptance letters, we’re in it with you.

We keep everything in one place with our student portal, which tracks tasks, deadlines, audition materials, and coach feedback.

Absolutely. Whether your student wants to double major, apply to BA programs, or keep their artistic options open, we tailor the plan to fit their goals.

Yes! We support students in identifying performance-based and academic scholarships, preparing audition tapes, and crafting compelling essays.

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What Leayne and Alumni say about Theatre Major:

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