Deadline: November 2, 2026
Purchase, New York
One original musical will be selected for a 29-hour reading in Fall 2027, performed by students in Manhattanville's Musical Theatre BFA program.
THE OPPORTUNITYA 29-hour reading of your musical, performed by Musical Theatre BFA students.
A $1,000 stipend for each creative team member, including the director.
One original musical will be selected for a 29-hour reading in Fall 2027, performed by students in Manhattanville's Musical Theatre BFA program.
THE OPPORTUNITYA 29-hour reading of your musical, performed by Musical Theatre BFA students.
A $1,000 stipend for each creative team member, including the director.
Photo and video documentation of the reading.
Please submit the following materials:
A biography for each member of the creative team.
A PDF of the musical's book/libretto.
Song samples.
We recognize that new musicals are continually evolving. Partially unfinished works will be considered, provided a complete draft is available by Winter/Spring 2027.
CREATIVE TEAM & PARTICIPATION
Creative team members are expected to attend most, if not all, scheduled rehearsals and both performances.
If you have been developing your musical with a particular director, we welcome that person to direct the reading.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 25, 2027: 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday, September 26, 2027: 10 AM–6 PM
Monday, September 27–Thursday, September 30, 2027: 6–10 PM
Friday, October 1, 2027: Performance at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 2, 2027: Performance at 7:30 PM
Transportation between campus and the White Plains Metro-North station can be provided.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at newmusicals@mville.edu. We look forward to hearing about your work!
A PDF of the musical's book/libretto.
Song samples.
We recognize that new musicals are continually evolving. Partially unfinished works will be considered, provided a complete draft is available by Winter/Spring 2027.
CREATIVE TEAM & PARTICIPATION
Creative team members are expected to attend most, if not all, scheduled rehearsals and both performances.
If you have been developing your musical with a particular director, we welcome that person to direct the reading.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 25, 2027: 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday, September 26, 2027: 10 AM–6 PM
Monday, September 27–Thursday, September 30, 2027: 6–10 PM
Friday, October 1, 2027: Performance at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 2, 2027: Performance at 7:30 PM
Transportation between campus and the White Plains Metro-North station can be provided.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at newmusicals@mville.edu. We look forward to hearing about your work!