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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Theatre

Dance

Music performance

Music education

Composition & music studies

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

Music theory and four styles of dance

Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2016)

Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2019)

Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

Music theory and four styles of dance

Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2016)

Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2019)

Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

Music theory and four styles of dance

Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2016)

Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2019)

Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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School Website

Auditions

Theatre Masterclass (seniors only: can count as your audition)

Nov 14, 2026Feb 27, 2027

Theatre Audition

Dec 4, 2026Jan 29, 2027Mar 19, 2027

Visit Theatre · link.andersonuniversity.edu Visit Theatre · link.andersonuniversity.edu Visit Theatre · link.andersonuniversity.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two 16-measure selections from musical theatre repertoire: one ballad and one up-tempo

Bring sheet music with cuts clearly marked

An accompanist is normally provided; bring an MP3 accompaniment backup

Monologues

Requirements

One one-minute memorized monologue from a published play

Dance

Requirements

Participate in a dance call for class placement purposes

The dance call does not affect audition results

Additional Materials

Letter of Recommendation (Required)

A letter of recommendation from a theatre director who is familiar with your work

Upload to your admission portal prior to arrival

Resume (Required)

A theatrical resume listing theatre experience

Upload to your admission portal prior to arrival

Headshot (Required)

A current 8x10 headshot

Upload to your admission portal prior to arrival

Sheet Music (Required)

Bring sheet music with appropriate cuts marked clearly

Accompaniment (Optional)

Bring an MP3 recording of accompaniment in case it becomes necessary

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

Rolling admissions

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person audition on campus

Perform two songs and one monologue

Participate in a dance placement call; it is for class placement only

Contact

Scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Info

Scsa Scholarship

Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000

Scholarship consideration included in audition process

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Comprehensive singer-actor-dancer training in a faith-based environment

Advanced acting techniques specifically for musical theatre performance

Music theory and four styles of dance

Marketing and agent acquisition training

Notable Alumni

Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2016)

Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative national participant (2019)

Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)

Professional Development

Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City

Showcase for talent agents and casting directors

Updated 4d ago

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