The Two-Year Course for Actors of Musical Theater earns a Level II Academic Diploma in Acting, which grants a title equivalent to any two-year Master’s Degree valid in nationally and in all European countries.

The course trains professional actors to perform in all facets of musical theater.

WHY ENROLL

Enrolling in the Two-Year Course for Actors of Musical Theater means first and foremost enjoying the benefits that such a path offers:

• Earning a Level II Academic Diploma recognized at the state level and equivalent to the three-year degree of any other university and faculty;
• Acknowledgement of the Academic Diploma as a recognized qualification for participation in any public contest;
• Tax deductible course fees;
• Tax deductible rent for students coming from outside Novara (over 100km);
• Possibility to participate in scholarship grants provided by the Piedmont Region and the Ministry of University and Research;
• Opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ Program.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Classes for the academic year run from October to June. Lessons, exercises and stage rehearsals of the three-year program occupy the entire day for five days a week.

The subjects and teachings are organized into six disciplinary sectors: acting, actor disciplines, linguistic practices disciplines, physical and vocal disciplines, dramaturgy and screenplay disciplines, music disciplines.

During the two years of study, student actors have the opportunity to participate in activities in collaboration with leading Italian festivals and theaters.

Each year students will be able to participate in an educational trip that the school will organize to London and/or New York to see the most important theatrical productions on stage.

Course code: DADSL 02 Title awarded: Level II Academic Diploma in Acting Course Level: Second Level (AFAM) Training credits: 120 Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: Level I Academic Diploma in Acting, or similar Level I Academic Diploma, issued by educational institutions of national importance that operate in the theatre, cinema, audiovisual and dance sectors which we have obtained recognition from pursuant to the law of the qualification by the MUR, as well as to candidates with an equivalent foreign qualification. The course can be accessed by Italian and foreign citizens with a regular residence permit. Admission requirements: Entrance exam Restricted access: Yes Attendance: Mandatory minimum of 80% for each individual course

OPEN DAY

You can book a personalized Open Day to visit our locations and meet with our head of education by calling 02.80898907 and then selecting 1.

ADMISSION TESTS

RECITATION
The candidate must choose and recite from memory a monologue of any published author.

SONG
The candidate must perform two pieces from the repertoire of Italian or foreign musical theatre in their entirety, paying attention to staging and any possible dance breaks. It is necessary to bring the music track on a USB flash drive.

DANCE
A choreography will be taught on site. Proper attire for the rehearsal is required.

INTERVIEW
The previous three rehearsals will be followed by a cognitive interview to check motivation and aptitude.

The judgment of the admission committee is final and cannot be appealed.
Candidates who do not yet meet the entry requirements but expect to obtain them by September 30, 2025, are also eligible to participate in the audition.

DEADLINE

The admission application form must be completed by April 3, 2025.