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Program Characteristics
Program Highlights
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
CAPSTONE
•Senior year week-long capstone symposium in New York City
•Showcase for talent agents and casting directors
ACCREDITATION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 16-32 measures each
•Select one of the two options below:
OPTION A
•One song written before 1970 (musical theater, Golden Age, pop, folk, rock, country, etc.)
•One song written after 1970 in a contrasting style
OPTION B
•One musical theater song from any time period
•One song of your choice in any style (pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, country, etc.) that contrasts the first selection
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE
•From a published play or written by a professional writer
•A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced, but may not have been professionally published
Dance
NO DANCE AUDITION REQUIRED
•On-campus auditions include a dance placement class
•Dance placement class is for class-level assessment, not admission
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•One printed letter from a theatre or dance director familiar with your work
RESUME (required)
•Printed theatrical resume listing theatre or dance experience
HEADSHOT (required)
•Printed current 8x10 headshot
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal
•Register for audition dates separately
MTCP
•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen (optional, not required)
DEADLINES
•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 FORMAT
•In-person audition on campus
•Register for available review dates after submitting university application
AUDITION DAY
•Perform two songs and one monologue
•Participate in a dance placement class
•Be prepared to take direction
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
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
53%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
3,080
Enrollment
$42,101
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,580
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,183
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,528
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,693
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,002
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,171
Family Income $110k+$35,665
