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●​ CA
○​ UCI, BFA & Honors in Music Theatre
■​ Our Undergraduate Music Theatre Program provides drama majors the
opportunity to audition for music theatre courses. This high-level training
curriculum includes song repertoire building, audition technique, dance
technique and repertoire, and singing for the stage, widening the actor’s
knowledge of the musical theatre canon and its important role as a truly
American art form is one of the major goals of our comprehensive
instruction.
■​ The New York Satellite Program in Music Theatre is unique to UC
Irvine. This four-week long intensive in Manhattan is open to all CTSA
students. Auditions are held during O Week with preparation beginning
with meetings in the Fall. NYSP classes begin in the Winter, and the
Program heads to New York City in the Spring. In addition to classes
acting, dance, voice, casting and auditioning in New York, the NYSP
students participate in new musicals written particularly for them. These
new works are presented Off-Broadway while the actors are in residence
in NYC and again in Irvine upon the students return to campus.
■​ 6 shqqows a year (2 Musicals)
■​ Honors in Music Theatre is a special denotation given at graduation to
all music theatre students who have completed a required set of MT
courses and have maintained an overall GPA of 3.2 as well as a GPA of
3.4 in all musical theatre classes.
■​ Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Music Theatre is the final step in our
MT class offerings. Each quarter those students that have completed one
quarter of Music Theatre Workshop Level III can audition for entry into
the BFA track. Courses available to only the BFA students are Song
Repertoire, MT Workshop Level IV, and BFA Acting. The graduating
 BFA Class presents Showcases in NYC and LA each Spring for casting
directors, agents and other theatre/film professionals.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Currently, there is no audition for the Department of Drama or the
University. Auditions for courses happen once you arrive on
campus as an accepted Drama student.
●​ All those interested in Music Theatre at UCI should attend the
following auditions during Welcome Week
○​ Music Theatre Workshop: Sing one 32-bar Music Theatre
song written between 1920 and 2010. No Pop or Rock
material. Bring music in a 3-ring binder, marked with
introduction and ending. Music should be in your key. No
recordings allowed.- more information at this link.
○​ Dance Technique: Learn a given dance combination that
shows technique, training and individual style.
○​ Pepperdine Seaver College, BA in Theater Arts w/ Emphasis in MT
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Singing: You should prepare 32 bars of two (2) contrasting songs.
(Contrasting songs will showcase two distinctly different styles of
singing, such as a slow ballad and an uptempo number.) Both
songs should showcase your ability to sing beautifully and safely.
If you have training in classical music, we encourage you to
include a classical piece as one of your two songs. All songs must
be memorized. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your
sheet music in a binder with the beginning and ending of each song
clearly marked. Omit any lengthy instrumental introduction and
begin with a 2-bar lead-in. You may bring your own accompanist if
you wish.
●​ Acting: You should prepare one (1) monologue not exceeding two
(2) minutes in length. The acting audition will occur at the same
time as your singing audition.
●​ Dancing: As part of your supplemental Fine Arts application,
please upload a video of yourself performing musical theatre
dance. This may be footage from a production, or it may be solo
footage recorded expressly for the purpose of this audition.
○​ AMDA, BFA in MT
■​ Audition Submission:
 ●​ Please prepare 60-90 seconds (or 32 bars) of a song from Musical
Theatre or Pop/Contemporary repertoire
●​ 60-90 second monologue.
■​ When you audition, you will be evaluated for potential talent-based
scholarship. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $16,000 per year.
AMDA does not offer any full-tuition scholarships. You will receive a
scholarship determination upon acceptance to AMDA and after a review
of your admissions file.
■​ When you audition, you will be evaluated for potential talent-based
scholarship. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $16,000 per year.
AMDA does not offer any full-tuition scholarships. You will receive a
scholarship determination upon acceptance to AMDA and after a review
of your admissions file.
○​ The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Be ready to perform two well-prepared, memorized monologues
from published plays
●​ You may be asked to read aloud a selection of text and/or a
monologue from material that will be provided during the audition.
●​ You will be asked questions related to your desire to pursue acting
and your interest in training at The Academy, as well as specific
questions about your performance background, roles you have
played, ancillary creative and/or artistic endeavors, and general
questions about yourself.
●​ Applicants to the Acting for Musical Theatre emphasis must
submit two self-taped music selections through the applicant portal
prior to, or after, the live acting audition. Each piece should be
filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous
videos. Students are encouraged to use standard
technology/recording devices that are available to them (i.e.
smartphones, tablets, etc.).
 ●​ Prepare two musical selections that are 60 to 90 seconds each.
Contrasting an up-tempo with a ballad is preferred but there is no
genre requirement. Sing what you love and the music that speaks
to you.
■​ All students who have applied and been accepted by The Academy are
considered for scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded based on an
applicant’s audition. Need-based awards are assessed through the financial
aid process

○​ SDSU, BA in MT
■​ Flexibility in classes
■​ 10 shows (few musicals)
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Style: one song should be a ballad (where the piece has longer,
sustained vocal lines) and one song should be an uptempo (where
the vocal line moves at a conversational pace) so as to contrast
style.
●​ Length: Each song file should be 60-90 seconds (This time limit
includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly
adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90
seconds).
●​ Accompaniment: Students must sing to musical accompaniment,
which could include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a
cappella” singing (meaning singing without music).
●​ One song should be written before 1970. This song can be either
the “uptempo” or the “ballad” (student’s choice).
●​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the
first.
●​ One of the two songs (student’s choice) should be filmed in a full
frame shot to see your full range of expression, and the other one
 in a close-up shot (top of the head to the chest should be visible in
the frame)
●​ 1 contemporary monologue (written after 1950), 60-90 seconds in
length
●​ The contemporary monologue should be filmed in a “close-up”
shot which means the top of the head to the chest should be visible
in the frame.
●​ Monologues must be from a published play.
●​ Monologues cannot be from musicals.
●​ Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds in length (this time
limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly
adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90
seconds)
●​ There is a non-refundable application fee of $35 that must be paid
at the time of your Acceptd audition upload.

●​ WA
○​ Central Washington University, BFA in MT
■​ 3 Shows a year (2 musicals)
■​ We are a dedicated group of teaching/artist/scholars who closely mentor
our students’ learning as they develop collaborative artistic skills and
techniques, connecting art with life as engaged members of society.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Current headshot/photo
●​ Resume of your work in theater
●​ CWU Theater Arts BFA application form (found HERE)
●​ CWU Theater Arts scholarship form (found HERE)
●​ One verse and chorus of a comedic or up-tempo song
●​ One verse and chorus of a ballad
 ●​ An age appropriate and fully memorized contemporary monologue
of your choices (no more than 90 seconds long)
●​ A dance video that showcases your technique and performance
quality (choreographed, performance or class exercises allowed)
●​ An introductory video introducing yourself and the material you
have uploaded
●​ A letter of recommendation from a teacher or other professional
who is familiar with your theatrical work; specific to your potential
as a student and theatre artist. NOTE: You will be asked to
provide the name and email address of your reference with the
application. Upon submission of your application your reference
will receive an email from Acceptd with instructions on how to
upload your letter.
■​ Visit our Talent Awards page. ($25k toward in-state tuition waivers and
four $1000 cash awards are anticipated for 2017-18)
●​ Freshmen and Transfer Housing Awards ​
(15 - $1000 awards anticipated for 2017-18)
●​ Dean's Waivers ($10k toward two-year in-state tuition waivers are
anticipated for 2017-18)
■​ These scholarships could be based on various criteria, such as academic
excellence, artistic potential, commitment to theatre, or financial need.
You begin your search early, carefully reading the eligibility and
application requirements for each opportunity. Crafting a compelling
application becomes your next challenge, often requiring you to write an
essay, provide a portfolio, or even perform an audition.

○​ Pacific Lutheran University, BFA in Musical Theater

■​ 8 Shows (including 2 musicals, plays, and dance shows)
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Two selections representing contrasting styles from the musical
theatre repertoire (e.g, one up-tempo contemporary and one ballad
 from the “Golden Age” of Broadway), that showcase your vocal
range and musicianship. Please bring a clean copy of the music for
the pianist. Double sided music in a three ring binder is preferred.
●​ A memorized 30-60 second contemporary monologue from a play
or musical.
■​ Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ) is a national theatre honor society, dedicated to
recognizing student achievement in collegiate and university theatre and
providing a wider fellowship for those interested in theatre. Students who
qualify for membership (based on volunteered time and participation in
theatre) can elect to be inducted.
■​ Pacific Lutheran University Dance Team is a dedicated group of dance
students who perform a range of styles including contemporary, jazz, funk,
and synchronized movement at half time events for men’s and women’s
athletics and in an annual dance concert.

●​ IL
○​ Milkkin University, BFA in MT
■​ 5 shows a year (2 musicals, 2 plays, 1 dance concert)
■​ Auditions will consist of:
●​ Musical Theatre:
●​ Warm-up
●​ Perform songs and monologue
●​ Please prepare a contemporary monologue (written after 1990) not
to exceed 45 seconds in length
●​ Your monologue should feature a character close to your own age
and must be from a published play (films, musicals, self-written,
stand-alone pieces and/or speech team monologues are not
appropriate)
 ●​ Monologues should be performed in your natural speaking voice
(no dialects) and should be action driven (speaking to and/or trying
to affect or get something from your “other”)
●​ Storytelling monologues, pieces that detail a previous event,
telephone calls, or pieces delivered to a “crowd” or “audience” by
characters such as tour guides, politicians, or actors, are not
appropriate.

●​ Please do not use material by Christopher Durang, Neil Simon, or

pieces commonly found in published monologue books.

●​ Learn and perform dance combination

●​ Acting:
●​ Warm-up
●​ Perform monologues

○​ Roosevelt University, BFA in MT

■​ There are many performance opportunities for our students both on
campus and off. The Theatre Conservatory production season provides
students with many exciting and challenging casting opportunities,
student-led work is encouraged, and it is even possible to audition for
professional work in Chicago as an upperclassman.
■​ Upperclassmen in good standing are allowed to audition for productions
outside of CCPA, adding valuable professional credits to their resumes
prior to graduation.
■​ A majority of CCPA applicants must also submit the Artistic Application,
which allows applicants to provide more information about their artistic
background, submit their Audition Preview or pre-screening

recordings (No audio or video enhancements, please!), and schedule

their future audition/interview.
●​ Music Applicants: https://app.getacceptd.com/rooseveltmusic
 ●​ Theatre Applicants: https://app.getacceptd.com/roosevelt
■​ Undergraduate applicants seeking a waiver of the application fee
must submit a Request for Application Fee Waiver or other qualifying
documentation to support@getacceptd.com.
■​ BFA Acting, BFA Musical Theatre and BFA Musical Theatre: Dance
Concentration -- After you have submitted your initial Roosevelt
University application you are required to submit pre-screen materials for
review before you can be invited to a live virtual audition. Pre-screens are
to be submitted through GetAcceptd.com beginning in August.
■​ As the CCPA Scholarship is one award and is inclusive of merit/talent and
financial need, all undergraduate applicants that are US Citizens or
Permanent Residents are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA by
March 1.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ We are following the guidelines for the Common Musical Theatre
Pre-Screen. Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate
piece of media. No continuous videos. Students are encouraged to
use standard technology/recording devices that are available to
them (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc.)
●​ The proper slate for a song is to share your name, the song title,

and show in which it appears.

●​ The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title of

the play, and the playwright.

●​ The proper slate for a piece of dance is to share your name, the title

of the song you are dancing to, and the name of the choreographer.
If the piece is “self-choreographed” you should share your own
name as choreographer
●​ Students should prepare 2-contrasting pieces:
 ○​ Style: one song should be a ballad (where the piece has
longer, sustained vocal lines) and one song should be an
uptempo (where the vocal line moves at a conversational
pace) so as to contrast style.
○​ Length: Each song file should be 60-90 seconds. (This time
limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer
than 90 seconds.)
○​ Accompaniment: Students must sing to musical
accompaniment, which could include live or pre-recorded
accompaniment. No “a cappella” singing (meaning singing
without music).
○​ One song should be written before 1970. This song can be
either the “uptempo” or the “ballad” (student’s choice).
○​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the
style of the first.
○​ One of the two songs (student’s choice) should be filmed in
a full frame shot to see your full range of expression, and
the other one in a close-up shot (top of the head to the chest
should be visible in the frame).
●​ Students should prepare one monologue.
○​ Monologues must be from a published play.
○​ Monologues cannot be from musicals.
○​ Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds (this time
limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer
than 90 seconds).
○​ One contemporary monologue (typically written after
1950), 60-90 seconds in length
 ■​ The contemporary monologue should be filmed in a
“close-up” shot which means the top of the head to
the chest should be visible in the frame.
●​ Students should prepare the following dance materials.
○​ Framing: All dance media should be filmed in a “full
frame” shot taking care to keep the student’s entire person
in the frame at all times. (This time limit includes the slate
at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to;
please do not upload media files longer than 60 seconds.)
○​ Style: Regardless of which style of dance you execute, the
choreography and the movement should be connected to
the music where the applicant is dancing with a sense of
purpose.
○​ All choreography must be performed to music; please no “a
cappella” dance media.
○​ 30-60 seconds of dance in whatever dance discipline you
feel most confident. This may include, but is not limited to
jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or
dance styles beyond American and Euro-western styles.
○​ Please do not submit “barre work”. Students may submit
the optional ballet option.
○​ Please use steps, movement, and physical vocabulary that
you are familiar with and can execute well. To the best of
your ability, move your body fully. Please include at least
one turn, one jump and one kick (or other suitable rotation,
elevation, and extension that works for your body).
○​ Dance media can be “self-choreographed”, but it must be a
solo video of you. This can include a show, competition, or
 other performance so long as you are clearly featured on
your own.
●​ Wild Card submission is completely optional.

○​ Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.·

○​ Applicants do not need to slate in any wild card media.

○​ This media can be ANYTHING you want - a special skill,

an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an

instrument you play, etc. “What do you want us to know
about you?” and “What makes you unique? "
●​ Live Audition:
○​ Students can audition in-person on campus, at Unifieds

(Chicago, New York City, or Los Angeles) OR in a

virtual-live formal during our virtual audition weekend.
○​ 1 monologue from a contemporary play. Monologue should

be no longer than two minutes.

○​ 2 song selections: 32 bars each of one ballad and one

up-tempo song from the musical theatre repertoire.

○​ Do not bring more than 32 bars for each.

○​ Characters should be close to your age. All pieces should

be performed from memory.

○​ You must sing with recorded accompaniment.

○​ Dance Calls

■​ We will not be conducting a dance call for BFA

Musical Theatre applicants.

■​ Musical Theatre: Dance Concentration applicants

auditioning in-person will take part in a live dance

call during their audition day. The dance call will
last approximately 1 hour and include a tap portion,
a ballet portion, and a jazz combination.
 ■​ Musical Theatre: Dance Concentration applicants

auditioning virtually will receive three short

combinations (ballet, jazz and tap) that they will be
asked to learn, record and send back prior to their
virtual-live audition.
●​ Locations:
○​ 1/20 (Sat): CCPA On-Campus Auditions

○​ 1/27 (Sat) - 1/28 (Sun): NYC Unified Auditions

○​ 2/3 (Sat): CCPA Virtual Auditions

○​ 2/5 (Mon) - 2/8 (Thu): Chicago Unified Auditions

○​ 2/10 (Sat): LA Unified Auditions

○​ 2/17 (Sat): CCPA On-Campus Auditions

●​ MA
○​ Boston Conservatory at Berklee, BFA in MT
■​ Applications open July 1. Submit your online application (Opens in a new
window) by the deadline, accompanied by a non-refundable application
fee, payable online in the application portal. Boston Conservatory at
Berklee also accepts application fee waivers from the College Board,
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), or
your guidance office. Please email application fee waivers to
admissions@berklee.edu.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Please begin by introducing yourself, your pronouns (if you
choose), and share with us why you are interested in attending
Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Time limit: one minute
●​ Students should prepare two contrasting pieces. We would like you
to prepare Option A from the common pre-screen process:
○​ One song should be a ballad, and one song should be an
up-tempo
 ○​ One song should be written prior to 1970. This song can be
either the up-tempo or the ballad (student’s choice).
○​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the
style of the first (can include jukebox musicals)
○​ Each song file should be 60–90 seconds. (This time limit
includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer
than 90 seconds)
○​ Students must sing to live or recorded accompaniment; no a
cappella singing
○​ One of the two songs should be filmed in a full frame shot
(top of the head to the floor should be visible in the frame)
to see your full range of expression (student's choice). The
second song should be filmed in a close-up shot (top of the
head to the chest should be visible in the frame)
●​ We would like you to prepare Option A from the common
pre-screen process:
○​ Perform one 60 to 90 second contemporary monologue
(written during the 20th century to the present) from a
published play. This time limit includes the slate at the
beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do
not upload media files longer than 90 seconds.
○​ The contemporary monologue should be filmed in a
“close-up” shot which means the top of the head to the
chest should be visible in the frame
○​ Monologues cannot be from musicals, television shows, or
movie
○​ Each monologue file should be 60 to 90 seconds in length.
(This time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the
 piece; please do not upload media files longer than 90
seconds)
●​ If you have dance training or experience in any discipline
(including but not limited to jazz, ballet, tap, modern, cultural
dance styles, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary), you are
encouraged to submit a video in whatever discipline you feel most
confident.
○​ Dance submissions can be self-choreographed but must be
a solo video of you. This can include a show, competition,
or other performance, as long as you are clearly featured on
your own.
○​ All choreography must be performed to music.
○​ Dance submissions should be 30 to 60 seconds in length.
All submissions should take care to keep the student’s
entire body in the frame at all times.
●​ You are invited to submit an additional video that reveals more
information about your unique interests, skills, and personality.
○​ “Wild card” examples may include playing an instrument,
performing a self-written song or monologue, rapping,
acrobatics, stand-up comedy, spoken word, magic, drag,
impersonations, etc.
○​ Time limit: one minute
●​ Audition requirements for singing/acting for an online audition are
the same as those for in-person auditions. The online audition
format for the dance call requires pre-recorded material and a live
online component.
●​ Your audition will include acting, singing, and dance components.
The acting and singing portion will be combined in one session.
You may choose to perform some of the same material from your
 pre-screen or different material. There is no musicianship/theory
exam or sight-reading at the auditions. Please bring two copies of
your headshot and résumé to your audition.
●​ Online and live audition registration is available on a first-come,
first-served basis as applications are submitted. We audition in
multiple cities nationwide. This is your opportunity to audition us,
too.
●​ If you come to Boston, your day will include an information
session with members of the Theater Division leadership team, a
Q&A with current students and faculty, and a campus tour. Please
let us know if we can provide advice about accommodations or
restaurants
■​ Performance Opportunities:
●​ On Campus
○​ B.F.A. senior showcase
○​ Student-directed plays and faculty-directed musicals and
plays in our black box theater
○​ First-year student revue on our mainstage
○​ Fully staged plays on our mainstage
○​ Fully staged musicals on our mainstage, performed with a
live orchestra, featuring classical standards and bold new
works
○​ Master classes and workshops with visiting artists
○​ Studio recitals
●​ Off Campus
○​ Auditions with local theater companies and playhouses,
including professional partner SpeakEasy Stage Company
○​ Community outreach programs servicing Greater Boston
 ○​ Paid performance opportunities arranged through our
Student Services Office
○​ Annual Festival of New Musicals with Goodspeed Opera
House

○​ Emerson College, BFA in MT

●​ Emerson Stage is the producing organization within the
Department of Performing Arts. Its nine-show season offers more
than 120 opportunities for actors, 100 positions for design staff, 70
for production staff, and another 70 for theater management staff
and 30 artistic staff—all reserved exclusively for Performing Arts
students.
●​ Our campus is home to a vibrant student theater scene with 30
student performance organizations, including the Musical Theatre
Society, Musical Theatre Against the Grain, Emerson Comedy
Workshop, and Flawless Brown.
■​ The undergraduate faculty of Performing Arts is committed to the
following learning objectives for the BFA in Musical Theatre program.
●​ Analyze a body of music and/or dramatic literature.
●​ Identify and accomplish stage actions and character goals.
●​ Demonstrate their ability to use their singing voice.
●​ Demonstrate an ability to include the physical in their work on
stage, including dancing.
●​ Demonstrate an ability to collaborate in the act of making theatre.
●​ Demonstrate skills in professional comportment.
■​ Application Process:
●​ You will receive an application acknowledgment via

email once your online application has been submitted. If

you applied using the Common Application, you will
receive an email acknowledgment and instructions for
 creating your Emerson Admission Portal account within
two business days of submitting your application.
○​ Apply as a First Year student if you:
■​ enrolled full-time at another college but officially
withdrew before the college's posted ADD/DROP
deadline.
■​ attended another college part-time after earning a
high school diploma, and have earned 8 or less
college credits.
■​ earned college credits prior to high school
graduation (e.g., dual enrollment).
●​ There are three options for applying to Emerson:
○​ Early Decision (ED) is a binding early deadline.
■​ This option is appropriate only if you are sure
Emerson is your first choice.
■​ Binding means you must commit to enroll at
Emerson, if admitted.
■​ ED applicants cannot apply Early Decision to other
institutions.
■​ ED applicants can apply EA to other colleges, but
must withdraw those applications if admitted to
Emerson.
■​ Learn more about choosing Early Decision.
○​ Early Action (EA) is a non-binding early deadline.
■​ EA applicants may apply to other Early Action
colleges.
■​ Binding Early Decision and Early Decision II
program applicants to other schools can also apply
Early Action to Emerson.
 ○​ Regular Decision (RD) is a non-binding deadline
■​ is selected by the majority of our applicants.
■​ RD applicants may apply ED or EA to other
institutions.
●​ You Will Need:
○​ High School Transcript and School Report: A School
Report must be completed by your secondary school
counselor or another school official and must be submitted
along with an official, signed transcript from your high
school. We encourage you to submit first marking period
grades with the transcript. Please send us official signed
transcripts from all high schools you have attended.
○​ Secondary School Counselor Evaluation: The secondary
school counselor evaluation should accompany the high
school transcript and School Report. All transcripts must
include an English translation if they are in a foreign
language. Translations must be performed by an official
agency and be accompanied by the original document.
○​ Teacher Evaluation: A minimum of one official teacher
evaluation from someone who has taught you in an
academic subject (i.e., English, history, science, math,
social sciences, or foreign language) must be submitted.
○​ SAT or ACT Test Results: Students who feel that their
standardized test scores will be beneficial to the review
process are encouraged to submit their scores as part of the
application process. If you listed Emerson College as a
score recipient when you took the SAT or ACT, we will
have your results on file. If not, please request that an
official score report is sent to Emerson College directly
 from College Board (SAT) or ACT. Our SAT code is
3367. Our ACT code is 1820.
○​ Test Optional: Students who feel that their standardized
test scores do not effectively represent their skills and
talents or effectively demonstrate their ability to succeed
within the college environment may opt to forgo submitting
them for review. Learn more about applying Test Optional
at Emerson.
○​ First Marking Period Grades and Midyear Report: We
ask that all applicants submit first marking period (first
quarter, midterm, first trimester) or midyear (second
quarter, first semester, second trimester) grades when they
become available. We understand that school schedules for
releasing report cards vary quite a bit. Grade reports alone
will not prevent your application from being reviewed, but
they must be submitted as soon as they become available.
○​ Early Decision Agreement: Only students who are sure
that Emerson is their first choice and plan to apply as an
Early Decision candidate, need to complete and submit the
Early Decision Agreement.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Musical Theater Common Prescreen Requirements &
Guidelines
○​ SONGS
○​ Students should prepare 2 contrasting pieces:
■​ Style: one song should be a ballad (where the piece
has longer, sustained vocal lines) and one song
should be an uptempo (where the vocal line moves
at a conversational pace) so as to contrast style.
 ■​ Length: Each song file should be 60-90 seconds
(This time limit includes the slate at the beginning
of the piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not
upload media files longer than 90 seconds).
■​ Accompaniment: Students must sing to musical
accompaniment, which could include live or
pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a cappella”
singing (meaning singing without music).
○​ Emerson College requires MTCP Option A:
■​ One song should be written before 1970. This song
can be either the “uptempo” or the “ballad”
(student’s choice).
■​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast
the style of the first.
■​ One of the two songs (student’s choice) should be
filmed in a full frame shot to see your full range of
expression, and the other one in a close-up shot (top
of the head to the chest should be visible in the
frame).
○​ MONOLOGUES
■​ Monologues must be from a published play.
Monologues cannot be from musicals.
■​ Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds (this
time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the
piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload
media files longer than 90 seconds)
○​ Emerson College requires MTCP Option A:
■​ 1 contemporary monologue (typically written after
1950), 60-90 seconds in length
■​ The contemporary monologue should be filmed in a
“close-up” shot which means the top of the head to
the chest should be visible in the frame.
○​ DANCE
■​ Framing: All dance media should be filmed in
a “full frame” shot taking care to keep the student’s
entire person in the frame at all times. (This time
limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece
and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload
media files longer than 60 seconds)
■​ Style: Regardless of which style of dance you
execute, the choreography and the movement
should be connected to the music where the
applicant is dancing with a sense of purpose.
■​ All choreography must be performed to music;
please no “a cappella” dance media.
■​ Emerson College only requires/accepts one Dance
Option (below), not the Ballet Option or Wild Card
submission
■​ 30-60 seconds of dance in whatever dance
discipline you feel most confident. This may
include, but is not limited to jazz, ballet, tap,
modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or dance
styles beyond American and Euro-western styles.
■​ Dance media can be “self-choreographed”, but it
must be a solo video of you. This can include a
show, competition, or other performance so long as
you are clearly featured on your own.
○​ Audition
■​ Applicants who successfully prescreen are required
to schedule themselves into an acting/voice/music
audition. Your audition time-frame and
modality/location will vary based on your
scheduling selections within Acceptd.
■​ Monologue: Please prepare two 1 to 3 minute
contrasting monologues which may include the
monologues from your prescreen. Your monologues
should be from two contemporary plays (1950 to
present), one of which must be comedic.
■​ Voice: Please prepare two roughly 1-minute vocal
selections which may include the songs from your
prescreen. They should both be from published
 musicals, one pre-1970, the second post-1970. You
are required to sing with accompaniment. We will
provide live accompaniment for in-person auditions
at all locations. For virtual auditions, if live
accompaniment is unavailable to you, and we
understand that might be difficult, services like
iTunes and sites like YouTube offer inexpensive or
free instrumental versions of most songs. You may
be asked to complete a brief musicianship
component to evaluate your ability to read music
and sight sing a simple melodic line.
■​ Music: You will be asked to complete a brief
musicianship component designed to evaluate your
ability to match pitch, remember a short musical
phrase, and sight-sing a simple melodic line.
■​ Dance: We use your dance prescreen submission as
our only required dance call. There will not be a
dance call at your audition
○​ The Audition Day
○​ For this admission cycle we will be offering three different
types of auditions:
■​ In-person in Boston auditions scheduled in a
three-hour block which includes an information
session/Q & A with Performing Arts Faculty &
Staff and a flexible “volunteering’ system to
determine the audition order.
■​ In-person auditions outside of Boston that begin
with a brief information session/Q & A with
Performing Arts Faculty before individually
scheduled audition time slots.
■​ Virtual auditions conducted through Acceptd’s
AuditionRoom platform which begin with a brief
information session/Q & A with Performing Arts
Faculty and Staff before individually scheduled
audition time slots
■​ Please be advised that not all audition types are
available during every part of the admission cycle.
■​ While these three types of auditions offer different
timings, the modality and location of the audition
 that you schedule for yourself will have no bearing
whatsoever on your admission decision.
●​ PA
○​ Point Park University, BFA in MT
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Be academically admitted into Point Park University.
●​ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Point
Park's school code is 003357) to be eligible for financial aid. Full
financial aid awards will be sent upon academic and artistic
admittance.
●​ Be artistically admitted into Point Park University's Conservatory
of Performing Arts
●​ Step 1: Apply for Academic Admittance
○​ You must have your application for academic admittance
on file BEFORE you schedule an audition.
○​ Apply Online: You DO NOT have to be academically
admitted into the University prior to scheduling or
completing the artistic review process. Official transcripts
and test scores DO NOT have to be on file prior to your
audition.
●​ Step 2: Complete the Artistic Review Process
○​ A pre-screen video submission is required for musical
theatre applicants. You must complete the pre-screen
process in order to be considered for an in-person audition.
Applicants must have an application for academic
admittance on file BEFORE submitting their pre-screen
materials. Submit pre-screen video materials.
○​ Auditions are required for musical theatre applicants.
Schedule your audition:
○​ Audition dates | Audition guidelines and information
○​ National Unified Auditions
○​ FAQs about the theatre program and auditions
○​ Carnegie Mellon University, BFA in Acting/MT
■​ Both the Common Application and a Supplementary Material Application
are required for all School of Drama undergraduate programs.
■​ The Common Application opens on August 1 and is due for Drama
programs on DECEMBER 1. Please visit http://www.commonapp.org to
submit the Common Application online.
■​ Pre-screening videos are required for Acting and Acting/Music Theater.
Pre-screening portfolios are required for Design/Production. You must
complete this pre-screening process in order to be invited to audition or
interview.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Visit Acceptd to upload the following between SEPTEMBER 1
and DECEMBER 1:Resume including any training and experience
in theater, film, music and dance as well as academic
achievements, work experience and community service.
●​ Headshot
●​ Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media.
No continuous videos. Students are encouraged to use standard
technology/recording devices that are available to them (i.e.
smartphones, tablets, etc).
●​ There should not be a separate "slate" video, rather slates are to
appear at the beginning of each piece. The proper slate for a song
is to share your name, the title, and the show in which it appears.
The proper slate for a monologue is to share your name, the title
of the play, and the playwright.
●​ PRE-SCREENING MONOLOGUES
○​ Monologues must be from a published play
○​ Monologues cannot be from musicals
○​ Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds in length
(this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the
piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media
files longer than 90 seconds)
●​ Musical Theater Common Prescreening Monologues OPTION
B:
○​ Two (2) contrasting monologues each 60-90 seconds in
length (see below)
○​ One (1) Contemporary (written after 1950); Contemporary
monologues should be filmed in a “close-up” shot which
means the top of the head to the chest should be visible in
the frame.
 ○​ One (1) Classical (written before 1950); Classical
monologues should be filmed in a “full body” shot which
means the top of the head to the feet on the floor should be
visible in the frame.
○​ Pre-Screenings are required for Acting. You must complete
this pre-screening process in order to be invited to audition.
The School of Drama will release the modality and
schedule for invited auditions by November 1. If you are
invited, you will register for your audition at
getacceptd.com/cmudrama. We cannot accommodate
“walk-ins".
●​ PRE-SCREENING SONGS
○​ Students should prepare 2 contrasting pieces: One song
should be a ballad and one song should be an uptempo..
○​ Each song file should be 60-90 seconds (This time limit
includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer
than 90 seconds)
○​ Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could
include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a
cappella” singing (meaning singing without music).
○​ Songs should be filmed in a ¾ shot which means the top of
the head to the knees should be visible in the frame.
●​ Musical Theater Common Prescreening Songs OPTION A:
○​ One song should be written before 1970. This song can be
either the uptempo or the ballad (student's choice).
○​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the
style of the first.
○​ Pre-Screenings are required for Music Theater. You must
complete this pre-screening process in order to be invited to
audition. The School of Drama will release the modality
and schedule for invited auditions by November 1. If you
are invited, you will register for your audition at
getacceptd.com/cmudrama. We cannot accommodate
“walk-ins".
●​ AUDITION GUIDELINES
○​ Perform two, contrasting monologues. These can be the
same as your pre-screening monologues or different.
○​ One classical monologue from a play written before 1950
with an emphasis on heightened language.
 ○​ One contemporary piece written after 1950.
○​ Each monologue should be 60-90 seconds in length.
○​ Each monologue should be within your natural age range
(teens and 20s).
○​ Be sure to read the entire play the monologue is excerpted
from so you are able to demonstrate an understanding of
the character and situation.
○​ You may use hand props, but not costumes.
○​ Be prepared to perform a third monologue if asked.
○​ In addition to the monologue requirements, you must
perform two contrasting songs approximately one minute in
length.One song should be written before 1970. This song
can be either the uptempo or the ballad (student's choice).
○​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the
style of the first.
○​ Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could
include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a
cappella” singing (meaning singing without music).
■​ 12 Shows a year (mainly plays)
●​ TX
○​ Texas Christian University, BFA in Theater w/ Emphasis in MT
■​ The emphasis in musical theatre prepares students with the necessary
skills to work as professional actors. The BFA in theatre requires:
●​ An audition for entrance into the BFA program. Auditions are held
in early December, January and February. In addition, Theatre
TCU attends National Unified Auditions in New York, Chicago
and Los Angeles as well as CAP Unified Auditions in Atlanta,
drawing a student body from around the nation.
●​ A yearly jury with the performance faculty. No cuts are made; the
jury is a time to assess growth and create a plan for further
development.
●​ Common core theatre courses, including design, stagecraft, acting,
lighting, costuming, makeup, script analysis, theatre history and
directing.
■​ Casting is based on who is right for the role, not on class rank, emphasis
or major. First-year students are eligible and often cast in their first
semester.
■​ The department encourages students to audition for local Dallas-Fort
Worth theatres while at TCU, if their semester schedule and TCU
 commitments allow time for outside work. In rotation with our bi-annual
co-productions with local theatres
■​ Theatre TCU also produces co-productions with local theatres where
students from each discipline has the opportunity to learn what it’s like to
mount a professional production alongside Equity actors in a condensed
rehearsal process with an extended performance run.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ PRE-SCREENING MONOLOGUES
○​ Monologues must be from a published play
○​ Monologues cannot be from musicals
○​ Each monologue file should be 60-90 seconds in length
(this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the
piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media
files longer than 90 seconds)
●​ PRE-SCREENING SONGS
○​ Students should prepare 2 contrasting pieces: One song
should be a ballad and one song should be an uptempo..
○​ Each song file should be 60-90 seconds (This time limit
includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer
than 90 seconds)
○​ Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could
include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a
cappella” singing (meaning singing without music).
○​ Songs should be filmed in a ¾ shot which means the top of
the head to the knees should be visible in the frame.
●​ PRE-SCREENING DANCE
○​ 30-60 seconds of dance, in whatever dance discipline you
are most confident. This may include, but is not limited to
jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or
dance styles beyond American and Euro-western styles.
○​ Dance media can be “self-choreographed”, but must be a
solo video of you. This can include a show, competition, or
other performance so long as you are clearly featured on
your own.All dance media should be filmed in a
“full-frame” shot taking care to keep the student’s entire
person in the frame at all times.
●​ WILDCARD (OPTIONAL)
○​ This media can be ANYTHING you want – a special skill,
an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an
 instrument that you play, etc. “What do you want us to
know about you?” and “What makes you unique?”
○​ Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
○​ Applicants do not need to slate in any wild card media.
○​ Tappers are encouraged to submit tap for their Wildcard.
●​ Audition Day
○​ Two (2) 60-90 second contrasting song pieces AND one (1)
60-90 second contemporary monologue performed live for
Theatre TCU faculty and staff.
○​ Students may perform the same material featured in their
prescreen or may choose new pieces. We suggest picking
whatever material you feel most confident performing.
○​ Slate all of your pieces at the top of your audition then
perform your selections back-to-back. The proper slate for
a song is to share your name, the song title, and the show in
which it appears. The proper slate for a monologue is to
share your name, the title of the play, and the playwright.
○​ Students must sing to live or recorded accompaniment. No
singing a cappella.
○​ For virtual auditions, your camera should be setup to
capture a ¾ shot, which means the top of the head to the
knees should be visible in the frame.
●​ Dance Call Requirements:
○​ On-Campus Auditions: A separate Dance Call will be
scheduled for all on-campus Musical Theatre auditions.
○​ All Unified & Virtual Auditions: Theatre TCU will only
reach out in rare circumstances to request from individuals
an additional dance submission beyond what is submitted
in their Acceptd profile. Additional dance requests will be
given 2-3 weeks to complete their submission.
■​ Theatre students may receive other forms of scholarships, grants, and
financial aid through the University. For more information about those
opportunities, contact TCU’s Office of Financial Aid.
○​ Texas State University, BFA in MT
■​ TXST is one of the most affordable programs in the country. We have the
added benefit of being able to award in-state tuition to our out-of-state and
international students.
■​ Out-of-state students are automatically awarded a $1,000 scholarship that
is guaranteed for all four years, which qualifies them for in-state tuition.
Currently, this saves students close to $13,000 in out-of-state tuition costs
 and fees a year, a total of $52,000 over 4 years. In addition, academic and
need-based scholarships are also awarded to qualifying students.
■​ Each year the Musical Theatre program accepts 12-14 students in the
freshmen class. As a result, we are able to provide highly personalized
training.
■​ All musical theatre BFA majors are required to audition for all plays and
musicals beginning spring of freshman year. Freshmen are eligible to
participate in performance opportunities outside of the mainstage season.
We believe that creating as many performance opportunities as possible to
apply your training is important.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ We recommend that you apply to the Musical Theatre Program
within a week of submitting your application to the university. You
must have completed your application to the university BEFORE
we can schedule a callback.
●​ We request you also apply to the Honors College upon acceptance
into the university if you meet the following criteria:
○​ Top 10 percent of your high school graduating class, or A
composite score of 27 on the ACT, or A composite score of
1270 or higher on SAT (math and critical reading scores
added). Visit the Honor's College for more information.
●​ All materials and applications will be submitted through
GetAcceptd. Begin your application process at GetAcceptd.
○​ Application Requirements
■​ Application
■​ Application fee
■​ Headshot and resume
■​ Desired callback date and location
■​ Acting/singing and dance video pre-screen (see
details below)
■​ A Wildcard video (see details below)
■​ Written personal introduction*
■​ Two letters of recommendation
■​ Please note - Letters you send to Undergraduate
Admissions are not shared with us.
○​ Sam Houston State University, BFA in MT
■​ At the end of their sophomore year of training, students select an area of
emphasis for their continued study. Each area of emphasis allows students
twelve additional hours in their chosen area of concentration.
■​ 2 Musicals per year
 ■​ Audition info
●​ Head shot​
• Resume (PDF)​
• Two letters of recommendation (PDF)​
• Transcripts (for those transferring to Sam Houston)
■​ A “wild card” video that helps us see your personality, essence and
authenticity
●​ Consider these ideas for your “wild card” video:
○​ Why you want to pursue performing as a profession.
○​ What you like to do outside of performance.
○​ How you realize and express your true essence in your
everyday experiences.
■​ The following videos (Unless you are doing a live audition, in which
you will perform these pieces live and complete the dance call):
●​ Two (2) memorized, contrasting one-minute monologues from a
contemporary script.
●​ Two (2) contrasting cuts from a published Broadway musical,
approximately 40 seconds each. Points of contrast can include
vocal range, tempo, style, time period, etc.
●​ A clip of a dance work that demonstrates your abilities in ballet
and jazz.
●​ NY
○​ Nazareth University, BFA in MT
■​ Students showcase talents each year in spotlight performances.
■​ You can begin auditioning for casting as early as your second semester.
■​ Industry professionals regularly teach and direct musicals in the program.
■​ You are prepared and encouraged to audition for regional theaters as well
as StrawHat in New York City and New England Theatre Conference.
■​ Benefit from Nazareth's strategic regional partnerships with professional
theatres, agents, and producers. Nazareth is proud to partner with Finger
Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, a unique collaboration that allows
Nazareth students to get real world experience both on and off the stage.
■​ Seniors perform their final showcase for agents in New York City.
■​ Option: Train with professionals on London’s West End through
short-term study abroad with other Naz musical theatre students and
faculty.
■​ Audition Submission
●​ Submit the appropriate application: First-time students | Transfer
students
●​ You must complete the prescreen process before you are eligible to
sign up for an audition. Prescreens are due by January 15.
●​ Create your account using Acceptd. Fee: $20. If you are unable to
pay this fee, contact Amanda Brady, at abrady8@naz.edu to
request a fee waiver. Waivers are not guaranteed, but are
considered on a case by case basis.
●​ All musical theatre majors who pass their prescreen will schedule
their audition through the same Acceptd account.
●​ Students should prepare 2 contrasting pieces:
○​ Style: one song should be a ballad (where the piece has
longer, sustained vocal lines) and one song should be an
uptempo (where the vocal line moves at a conversational
pace) so as to contrast style.
○​ Each song file should be 60–90 seconds. (This time limit
includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer
than 90 seconds.)
○​ Students must sing to live or recorded accompaniment. No
"a cappella" singing.
○​ One of the two songs (student’s choice) should be filmed in
a full frame shot to see your full range of expression, and
the other one in a close-up shot (top of the head to the chest
should be visible in the frame).
○​ Complete MTCP Option A
■​ One song should be written prior to 1970. This song
can be either the uptempo or the ballad (student’s
choice).
■​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast
the style of the first.
●​ Monologues must be from a published play.
●​ Monologues cannot be from musicals.
●​ Each monologue file should be 60–90 seconds in length. This time
limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly
adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 90
seconds.
●​ MTCP Option A
○​ 1 contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950),
60–90 seconds in length.
○​ The contemporary monologue should be filmed in a
“close-up” shot, which means the top of the head to the
chest should be visible in the
●​ Dance
●​ Framing: All dance media should be filmed in a "full frame" shot
taking care to keep the student’s entire person in the frame at all
times. This time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the
piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files
longer than 60 seconds
●​ Style: Regardless of which style of dance you execute, the
choreography and the movement should be connected to the
music where the applicant is dancing with a sense of purpose.
●​ All choreography must be performed to music; please no "a
cappella" dance media.
●​ You do not need to slate in any dance media.
●​ Helpful Hint: You are encouraged to keep a full-length mirror
behind the filming device to see yourself as you execute
choreography.
●​ Required Dance Option
○​ 30–60 seconds of dance in whatever dance discipline you
feel most confident. This may include, but is not limited to
jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or
dance styles beyond American and Euro-western styles.
○​ Please do not submit "barre work." Instead, submit it with
the optional "Ballet Submission."
○​ Please use steps, movement, and physical vocabulary that
you are familiar with and can execute well. To the best of
 your ability, move your body fully. Please include at least
one turn, one jump and one kick (or other suitable rotation,
elevation, and extension that works for your body).
○​ Dance media can be self-choreographed, but must be a solo
video of you. This can include a show, competition, or
other performance so long as you are clearly featured on
your own.
○​ All choreography must be performed to music; please no a
cappella dance media.
●​ Ballet (optional)
○​ Ballet media should be no more than 60 seconds.
○​ Execute a brief series of plié, tendu and grande battement;
and also pirouette en déhors (to both sides), and grand jeté
across the floor.
●​ Wildcard
○​ Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds, and
applicants do not need to slate in this media.
○​ This media can be anything you want: a special skill, an
interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an
instrument that you play, etc. (What do you want us to
know about you? What makes you unique?) See the
resources page of the MTCP guidelines for ideas on Wild
Card submissions.
●​ Audition in three performance areas: vocal, dance, and acting
components. Before your scheduled audition day, please submit
these three portions to Acceptd following the prescreen
requirements above.
●​ On your audition day, please bring with you a headshot and
resume. We recommend that the following pieces defer from your
prescreen material.
○​ You will be given a brief warm up and dance combination
during your audition. Please bring appropriate dance attire.
(If you're auditioning on campus, this will take place first in
your day.)
 ○​ Sing two contrasting 60–90 second songs that demonstrate
your ability to sing in tune with good quality and musical
intelligence. Both songs should be memorized. At least one
should be musical theatre, and the other can be a
pop/contemporary song. Preferably, these pieces should be
different from what was demonstrated in your prescreen.
○​ Prepare one contemporary memorized monologue that's
less than two minutes long. Select audition monologues
that contain characters within five years of your current
age.
○​ Syracuse University, BFA in MT
■​ The first year is the foundation for all future training. You will focus on
techniques of acting, ballet, voice (both singing and speaking), sight
singing, and dramatic theory. Although first-year students are not
permitted to perform on stage for the public, you will have the opportunity
to work on productions behind the scenes in a wide variety of jobs,
ranging from running crews to assistant stage managing.
■​ From the second year on, musical theater students may audition for roles
in faculty-directed plays and musicals, co-productions with Syracuse
Stage, scenes and plays directed by directing students, and films produced
by film students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Advanced
musical theater students may audition for and perform in Syracuse Stage
productions in appropriate roles. Students may also understudy the
professional actors. Equity points may be earned through work with
Syracuse Stage.
■​ Please note that applicants to acting and musical theater may not apply
Early Decision.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ One song should be a ballad (where the piece has longer, sustained
vocal lines), and one song should be an uptempo (where the vocal
line moves at a conversational pace) so as to contrast style.
●​ One song should be written before 1970. This song can be either
the “uptempo” or the “ballad” (student’s choice).
●​ One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the
first.
●​ Each song file should be 60-90 seconds (This time limit includes
the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to;
please do not upload media files longer than 90 seconds).
●​ Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could
include live or pre-recorded accompaniment. No “a cappella”
singing (meaning singing without music).
●​ One of the two songs (student’s choice) should be filmed in a full
frame shot to see your full range of expression, and the other one
in a close-up shot (top of the head to the chest should be visible in
the frame).
●​ One contemporary monologue (written after 1950), 60-90 seconds
in length (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the
piece and is strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files
longer than 90 seconds).
●​ Monologue should be filmed in a “close-up” shot which means the
top of the head to the chest should be visible in the frame.
●​ Monologue must be from a published play.
●​ Monologue cannot be from musicals.
●​ 30-60 seconds of dance in whatever dance discipline you feel most
confident. This may include, but is not limited to jazz, ballet, tap,
modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or dance styles beyond
American and Euro-western styles.
●​ Please do not submit barre work. Applicants are welcome to
include a second ballet video if they so choose.
●​ Please use steps, movement, and physical vocabulary that you are
familiar with and can execute well. To the best of your ability,
move your body fully. Please include at least one turn, one jump
and one kick (or other suitable rotation, elevation, and extension
that works for your body).
●​ Dance media can be self-choreographed but must be a solo video
of you. This can include a show, competition, or other performance
so long as you are clearly featured on your own.
●​ All choreography must be performed to music; please no “a
cappella” dance media.
●​ All dance media should be filmed in a “full frame” shot taking care
to keep the student’s entire person in the frame at all times. (This
time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is
strictly adhered to; please do not upload media files longer than 60
seconds)
●​ Regardless of which style of dance you execute, the choreography
and the movement should be connected to the music where the
applicant is dancing with a sense of purpose.
●​ The Wild Card video is required.
●​ Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds.
●​ Applicants do not need to slate in any wild card media.
●​ This media can be ANYTHING you want - a special skill, an
interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument
you play, etc. “What do you want us to know about you?” and
“What makes you unique?”
●​ A current resume listing all productions in which you have been
involved, and when and where produced
●​ A brief statement describing why you are choosing a career in
musical theater
●​ A photograph of yourself alone (this does not have to be a
professional headshot)
●​ Applicants who successfully pass the prescreening must either:
○​ Register for an in-person audition at one of our on- or
off-campus audition days via the applicant portal, or
Submit new final virtual audition materials and schedule an
interview date via the applicant portal. (Candidates who
submit a recorded virtual audition will be invited to an
information session with current students and a brief
interview with the faculty over Zoom.)
●​ In Person
○​ Applicants who successfully pass the prescreening for
musical theater only and who choose the in-person
audition option should come prepared with the following:
■​ Two contrasting songs from any era of musical
theater repertoire that are 60-90 seconds in length.
One song must be a ballad, and at least one of the
songs should be different from your pre-screen.
■​ Two monologues from modern or contemporary
plays (preferably written after 2000) by characters
close to your own age. Each monologue should be
less than 90 seconds. You may reuse one of your
prescreen monologues for this round. If you choose
to do this, we encourage you to try to take on the
piece in a new way and explore other possible
choices.
■​ Please be advised you might only sing one of the
two songs prepared and perform one of the two
monologues. The second song and monologue will
be heard if needed.
 ■​ You may bring your own accompanist, but an
accompanist is provided. You must bring your sheet
music in a binder so that the pages may be turned
easily (a small, hard-back three-ring binder works
best) and in the key in which you will sing it.
■​ Dance: All musical theater applicants are required
to participate in a dance audition. When auditioning
in person, you will be asked to learn a short dance
combination to be performed in small groups.
Students will be evaluated to assess level of
achievement, aptitude for dance study, and potential
for success in a demanding training program for
musical theater triple-threats (students equally
proficient in acting, singing, and dance). Candidates
should dress in basic dancewear or rehearsal attire,
such as leotard and tights or a T-shirt and jazz
pants--whatever clothes you feel most comfortable
in that allow for freedom of movement. No bulky or
oversized sweatpants or sweatshirts are permitted.
Please choose footwear that is best for you: jazz
shoes, character heels, oxfords, foot thong, or bare
feet, etc.
■​ Please bring with you to the audition (1) a current
resume listing all productions in which you have
been involved, and when and where produced; (2) a
photograph of yourself alone. This does not have to
be a professional headshot.
○​ Pace University, BFA in MT
■​ As a musical theater major, you’ll develop and maintain strong ties to
professionals in the industry through master classes led by notable
members of the Broadway community and the Artist-in-Residence
program.
■​ Audition Submission:
●​ Acceptd pre-screen upload:
○​ Headshot or photo
○​ Resume
○​ 1 contemporary (written after 1945) monologue from a
published full-length play, under 90 seconds (OPTION A
from Common Pre-Screen)
 ○​ 2 song selections, contrasting, each 60-90 seconds (either
OPTION A or OPTION B from Common Pre-Screen)
○​ 1 dance solo (DANCE OPTION A). Please use the
choreography we provide on Acceptd for this dance solo.
○​ 1 (optional) "wild card" video/media - can be anything you
want: a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a
passion speech, an instrument that you play, etc. “What do
you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you
unique?
●​ Callback audition:
○​ Be prepared to present one contemporary monologue (can
be the same or different from pre-screen)
○​ Be prepared to present two contrasting song selections,
each under one minute (can be the same or different from
pre-screen)
○​ All will participate in a dance call
○​ Additional details will be sent in advance of the audition
●​ A $80.00 non-refundable audition fee will be collected at the time
of your Acceptd upload. You only pay once to upload and audition
for the Sands College of Performing Arts – look for the code on
Acceptd when submitting to multiple programs to avoid additional
fees. If you used an application fee waiver, you may also use the
waiver on your Acceptd pre-screen application
○​ NYU, BFA in Drama
■​ Upon acceptance into the Department, students are placed into one of
eight different primary studios where they begin intensive conservatory
training towards a strong foundation in technique. Students remain in their
primary studios for two full years (four consecutive semesters). Once
primary training is completed, students have many options for advanced
training (see question below)
●​ It is important to understand that you are applying to Tisch Drama
and not to a particular studio.
●​ The studio placement decision lies with the Department.
●​ Studio placement notifications are sent in late-May after a student
deposits.
■​ The eight primary studios are listed below. Six are acting studios, one is a
musical theatre program and one is dedicated to production and design.​
Our directing program is housed at the Playwrights Horizons Theater
 School. Our concentrated musical theatre training program lives at the
New Studio on Broadway.
●​ Stella Adler Studio of Acting
●​ Atlantic Acting School
●​ Experimental Theatre Wing
●​ The Meisner Studio
●​ New Studio on Broadway
●​ Playwrights Horizons Theater School
●​ Production & Design Studio
●​ Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
■​ All performance-based primary studios offer foundations in areas such as acting
technique, vocal technique, dance and movement, script analysis, scene study,
improvisation and often singing. In addition, we have studios for directing,
musical theatre, and design, production and stage management.
■​ New incoming students must wait one year before they are eligible to audition for
departmental or studio productions. Transfers must wait one semester to audition.
■​ We think it is important for you to take time to embrace the new techniques of
your primary training and to adjust to college life and living in New York City.
You must be in good academic standing in order to audition.

○​ Marymount Mannhattan, BFA in MT

■​ In order to deliver the Daily Dance classes and Private Voice, there is an
additional fee of $1,607.00 per semester. This fee goes directly towards
covering the costs of the labs. The breakdown comes to approximately
$8.00 for each dance class and $60.00 per voice lesson!
■​ The BFA in Musical Theatre consists of two major-specific labs in
addition to the main program course requirements. The two labs included
are Daily Dance and Private Voice. Daily Dance takes place five-days a
week for all four years of the program, in which students will be trained in
varying styles of dance. Private Voice takes place once a week for 45
minutes for all four years of the program where a student will study safe
vocal techniques and build upon the strengths of their instrument.
■​ During the academic year, students in the BFA in Musical Theatre and
BFA in Acting program are required to obtain written permission from the
faculty before pursuing outside projects. This is not designed to inhibit
students, but rather keep them focused on their studies given the rigor of
 the two programs. Faculty do grant permission if a student has exemplary
study habits and the opportunity will not directly interfere with their daily
class work.
■​ 26 shows a year
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