Program
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
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2016), performed at the Kennedy Center
•Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2017), performed at the Kennedy Center
•Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)
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, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)
•One song written after 1970 (musical theater, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)
-Should contrast the style of the first selection
OPTION B
•One musical theater song from any time period
•One song of your choice from any time period and in any style (musical theater, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)
-Should contrast the style of 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
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 Mar 27, 2:15 AM
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
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Ashlyn Uribe — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2016), performed at the Kennedy Center
•Bethany Mansfield — KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative regional winner (2017), performed at the Kennedy Center
•Adeline Wiggins — KCACTF Regional Musical Theatre Initiative 3rd place out of 71 participants (2024)
ACCREDITATION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts
Updated Mar 27, 2:15 AM
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
55%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
3,183
Enrollment
$42,101
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,970
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,544
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,188
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,724
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,647
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,926
Family Income $110k+$27,080
