Question ARE THERE AGE LIMITS TO ENTER THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS? Answer No. However, it should be noted that under 28 is the prerequisite in drawing up the final list of accepted students. Question WHAT QUALIFICATION DOES THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS AWARD? ARE THERE AGE LIMITS TO ENTER THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS? Answer The Three-Year Course for Actors in Musical Theater awards a Level I Academic Diploma in Acting, recognized by the Italian Ministry of University Education & Research. The degree is equivalent to the three-year degree, valid in the national territory and in all European countries. Question DOES THE DIPLOMA OF THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS HAVE LEGAL VALUE? Answer Yes, the Three-Year Course for Actors in Musical Theater awards a Level I Academic Diploma in Acting, recognized by the Italian Ministry of University Education & Research, which is equivalent to the Bachelor’s Degree, valid in the national territory and in all European countries. The Academic Diploma is evaluated among the recognized qualifications for participation in any public competition. Question WHY ENROLL IN THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS? Answer Enrolling in the Three-Year Course for Actors in Musical Theater means first and foremost enjoying the benefits that such a path entails: – Attainment of a Level I Academic Diploma recognized at the state level and equivalent to the three-year degree of any other university and faculty; – Evaluation of the Academic Diploma among the recognized qualifications for participation in any public competition; – Tax deductions on course fees; – Tax deductions on rent for students arriving from off-site (over 100km); – Possibility to participate in calls for possible scholarships provided by the Piedmont Region and the Italian Ministry of University Education & Research. Question ARE THE FEES OF THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS DEDUCTIBLE? Answer Yes, since the Course is recognized by the Italian Ministry of University Education & Research, the fees enjoy tax deductions. Question WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OR QUALITIES TO PASS THE SELECTIONS? Answer It is important to have a habit of going to the theater and attending art, cinema and literature. In short, one must love the theater object and not just oneself with respect to the idea of doing theater. Also regarding aspiring actors, it is essential for the School to find pupils who demonstrate an aptitude for listening, flexibility in approach and creative choices, and the ability to put themselves on the line, that is, who actively participate in the learning process and are able to bring out their talent by consolidating it through work, with patience, tenacity, but also fun. No expectation of immediate results, to be liked at all costs or judgment of oneself so severe that it blocks the freedom to make mistakes and try again. Question WHAT ARE THE SCHEDULES OF THE THREE-YEAR COURSE FOR ACTORS? Answer Generally, the Course hours occupy the entire day, Monday through Friday, sometimes weekends. Teaching is not evenly distributed: there are break periods for individual studies, morning-only and/or afternoon-only periods depending on the individual workload to be done (scenes to be learned and rehearsed) or projects to be produced. Question WHEN DO ACADEMIC YEAR CLASSES TAKE PLACE? Answer Classes for the academic year are held from October to June. Question IS COURSE ATTENDANCE COMPULSORY? Answer Yes, attendance at the Courses is mandatory. Question AFTER GRADUATION, DOES THE SCHOOL OFFER JOB ACCOMPANIMENT AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTACT WITH THE PERFORMING ARTS? Answer Any promise of job certainty would be incorrect on the part of any school, however, we can certainly assure that the School offers audition reporting, mediation with important casting directors who come to us with requests for specific types of roles, visibility in final performances, the use of the School’s spaces (limited to their availability) for rehearsals or individual study. In addition, the School traditionally trains and predisposes to teamwork and dramaturgical authorship by fostering the project emergence of young companies. Question IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES? Answer You can ask the teaching secretary for information by writing to segreteria@scuolateatromusicale.it or calling 02 8089 8907. Question HOW DO YOU BOOK YOURSELF FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAMS? Answer To participate in the entrance exams, simply fill out the form on the page of the chosen Course.