Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive
One challenging, exhilarating week of advanced skill-building for young adults and experienced teens aged 15-26, culminating in a public performance
The Theatre Lab’s Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive (AMTI) is a new adult musical theatre training program designed for college students and recent graduates, older teens with significant musical theatre experience, and alums of The Theatre Lab’s award-winning summer programs. This challenging, exhilarating course culminates in a public staged reading with the entertainment value of a full production. The AMTI is directed by Theatre Lab Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director Buzz Mauro.
Summer 2026
Applications for this year’s AMTI session are due April 15, 2026. Program details can be found below. Click the button to access the application form.
2026 AMTI Session
A New Brain
Music & Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN
Book by WILLIAM FINN and JAMES LAPINE
Directed by BUZZ MAURO
Session Details
A New Brain is a lesser-known masterpiece by the creator of Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. This beautiful comedy centers queer characters while making room for a wide range of people (and one frog), takes on life-or-death issues—the main character is dealing with brain cancer—and offers great opportunities for eleven actor/singers of all types who are up for a challenge. The gorgeous music includes classics like “Heart and Music,” “I’d Rather Be Sailing,” and “I Feel So Much Spring.”
The format of the course, culminating in a high-quality staged reading at the end of a single week, requires focus and a lot of homework, but if last year’s reading of Sondheim’s Company is any guide, the payoff will be a performance that’s incredibly rewarding for performers and audience alike.
Schedule
July 27 – July 31, 2026
M-F, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Final public performance at 7:30 PM on July 31
Training Curriculum
In class, participants will focus on developing a professional level of song interpretation, vocal production, acting, comedy, and skills specific to staged readings. The performance will be done with book in hand, so no memorization will be required. Blocking and dance will be minimally incorporated as time allows.
This exhilarating course will provide extensive vocal and acting training, and demand considerable work from participants outside the three hours per day spent in class. Participants will be asked to learn their vocal parts through recordings provided by the program director.
The AMTI is for people who are ready for an intensive experience in adult musical theatre training. Because of the short rehearsal process and challenging material, participants will be expected to put in the necessary time to learn their music outside of program hours, including considerable preparation before the program begins.
Admissions Process
Admission will be by application and video audition only. Application forms are released at the time enrollment opens.
Tuition
Tuition for the Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive is $500. Theatre Lab Members receive a $50 discount. Learn how to become a member.