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Broadway performer Richard Riaz Yoder to instruct virtual Tap and Jazz Master Classes

October 19-21


RICHARD RIAZ YODER

Richard Riaz Yoder's credits include:
Broadway: White Christmas, On the Twentieth Century, Shuffle Along…and all that Followed, Hello Dolly!, and My Fair Lady.

Off-Broadway: The Girl Next Door (Rodney).

Regional: Singin’ In the Rain (Cosmo Brown), 42nd Street (Andy Lee), Sophisticated Ladies (Featured Soloist).

Television: MOM (Conrad), Tony Awards (2015, 2016), Good Morning America, Taking The Stage (Kennedy Center), CBS Sunday Morning, The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Revival Cast Recordings: On the Twentieth Century, Hello Dolly!.

Awards: Astaire Award for best Ensemble 2015 (Winner)/2016 (Winner). Astaire Award for best Male Dancer 2015 (Nom).

Richard is a graduate of Oklahoma City University.

The American Theatre Magazine named the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre one of the Top 13 Musical Theatre Programs in the nation.

The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre is committed to promoting diversity and providing an inclusive space for all OU students, faculty and staff, regardless of race, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, spiritual belief, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status. We value and emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging  through mindful programming and intentional recruitment,. We strive to make the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre an inviting and safe environment for all students.

 


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Apply to OUMT 

Get Acceptd is a Performing Arts portal that receives a prospective student's personal application to OU Musical Theatre.  All students create a GetAcceptd account and complete a separate application as well as upload their headshot, resume, brief essay and media materials. This is considered their pre-screen in hopes of receiving a callback from OUMT for a virtual audition time. For specific information about our audition requirements  and times,  click on the Apply and Audition tab to the left.

All OU Musical Theatre applications must be submitted through the GetAcceptd portal using the registration button above.  Students can choose the session/date of auditions that would fit them best if they are asked for a callback audition.

A second and separate application process is required to be admitted as a student to the University of Oklahoma. This application is part of the Common App and is required for academic admittance for Fall 2021. That application is online now at  https://www.ou.edu/admissions/apply. The university requires all applications to be submitted by December 15, in order to be eligible for academic scholarships.

The below statement is written by OUMT junior Paris Richardson, with Ashton Byrum, Director of OU Musical Theatre,  and the OUMT Justice League. It includes  the support of the students, staff and faculty of the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre.

Be Inspired by OU Musical Theatre!

Welcome to Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre

OU Musical Theatre provides its students with the best of two worlds — conservatory-style training within a dynamic liberal arts university environment. In the midst of an intensive, world-class program of study in the arts, OU Musical Theatre gives students unique opportunities to broaden their knowledge with a wide array of possibilities outside of the School. Our students are eager to share their experiences, success and satisfaction as they deepen their love for performing and grow as individuals and artists. Take a look at the video and be inspired at the opportunities that await you!


 

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SCHOLARSHIPS

OU Musical Theatre invites you to be a part of attracting and supporting the brightest and most talented students in the nation by donating to our scholarship fund.  These monies go directly to support scholarships for both current and incoming musical theatre students.

PROGRAM ENRICHMENT

Family and Friends of OUMT, consider supporting the Calvert Director's Fund which provides funding for guest artists, increased program enhancements, and audition travel stipends. This fund allow us to offer unique opportunities to our students as a premiere national program.



As the only School of Musical Theatre in the country, our goal is to provide students the tools for success both on stage and off. We are recruiting the top 1% of talented high school seniors for our next freshman class. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Musical Theatre Performance, we offer conservatory-style training and a dynamic university education.

Bring your passion and grow beyond your expectations. Nine full-time professional faculty working with a self-imposed cap of 50 exceptional students, allows us to offer an unmatched level of personalized training. Alumni are performing on Broadway, in National tours, at Regional theatres and in Europe and Asia, demonstrating that this is one of America's premiere programs.

Admission to the University of Oklahoma is required as well as a separate application to the School of Musical accompanied by an audition. OU is an equal opportunity institution, reflecting the rich cultural and racial diversity of our country. Should you have questions, please contact us at musicaltheatre@ou.edu.

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