Theater Arts

Welcome to the NSA Theater Conservatory

The NSA Theatre Conservatory is a group of artists who strive to create a safe environment where students can create collaboratively as a family and a company.

Our conservatory mission is to cultivate young artists towards their professional goals while enriching their education. We strive to create works of theater that inspire, challenge, and entertain. The courses offered vary over multiple facets of theater such as Fundamentals of Acting, Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Technical Theater and much more.

Students are given the opportunity to work with professionals from local companies like Nashville Repertory Theatre and actors who have worked professionally on and off Broadway. Graduates have gone on to book Broadway tours and even TV shows like Stranger Things.

2025-2026 Theatre Audition Requirements

After you have applied to NSA through the school options process, you will receive a link within 24 to 48 hours to schedule your in-person audition. Check your spam folder if you don't see the link.

An in-person audition will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The audition requirements are as follows:

Day of Audition & Interview

  • Arrive early, dress appropriately, and be prepared to discuss why you would like to come to NSA, your musical & academic goals, and what positive qualities you have to offer Nsa.
  • Explore the school choice application process at Discover Mnps School Options.
  • Apply to NSA: Click Here for School Choice Application.
  • A link to schedule a February 8th in-person audition will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours. Check your Inbox & Spam folders. 

Audition Components

  1. Cold read with a current NSA student.
  2. A one-minute monologue.
  3. A 16-measure cut from a musical (optional).
  4. Recommendation from a current teacher.
  5. Interview with Ms. Ferguson.