Musical Theatre Training Academy
At the Musical Theatre Training Academy (MTTA), we create a vibrant and energetic environment in which you can explore, experiment and develop in the disciplines needed within the Musical Theatre industry. Led by tutors with professional industry experience, this programme is designed to prepare young performers for the next steps in this highly competitive profession.
MTTA is based at Preston College in the Visual & Performing Arts building which is equipped with industry standard facilities including a versatile 100 seater theatre, rehearsal studios and dance studios with sprung harlequin flooring. We also have the Amphitheatre – our unique outdoor performance space. In addition to the performance facilities, the College has many other resources available, such as an onsite gym, fantastic library services and multiple food outlets including a Starbucks café.
Purpose
At MTTA our ethos is to help and guide each performer to achieve their potential and their highest learning grades. We aim to instil our performers with a willingness for continuous improvement through personal reflection, the exploration of creative thought processes, and a desire to seek out and undertake new challenges to extend their capabilities.
Overall, our aim is to educate each performer in an aspirational atmosphere to discover their strengths and to support them in their progression, whether that is university, drama school, or independent training.
Accreditation
Our courses are accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL) – a top six world ranking university. Upon completion of one of our programmes, graduates will achieve either a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
The Level 3 Diploma carries the same UCAS points as three A-Levels or a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, this along with the skills you develop on the programme supports your progression to the best training and education options after college.
Below is a closer look at the behind the scenes from our recent production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This student-created video shows what it’s like to be a MTTA student in the run-up to shows, and how the whole process develops and grows you, not just as a performer but personally too.