Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Pre-professional Musical Theater concentration within the BFA in Acting
•Course sequence in voice training, dance/movement styles, song interpretation, foundational music, and performance practice
•Small class sizes with close faculty interaction
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Studio presentations, mainstage season, capstone projects, and professional company internships
•Student groups: Cabaret Club (musical theater variety), Improv Club, Knight Club
•Productions directed and choreographed by active Philadelphia professionals
PHILADELPHIA CONNECTION
•Proximity to Philadelphia's dynamic theater community
•Internship opportunities with professional theater companies in Greater Philadelphia
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$50Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Digital Submission Final DeadlineMay 31, 2026
Auditions
Virginia Theater Association (Norfolk, VA)Oct 23, 2025
Florida Theater Conference (Winter Haven, FL)Nov 6, 2025
MARCAS (Glassboro, NJ)Nov 14, 2025
Colorado Thespians (Denver, CO)Dec 11, 2025
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 60-90 sec each
•One ballad and one uptempo
•Must sing to live or recorded accompaniment — no a cappella
•Film in ¾ shot (top of head to knees visible)
FILMING
•Each song filmed and uploaded as a separate file
•90-second maximum per file (strictly enforced)
Monologues
CHOOSE OPTION A OR OPTION B
OPTION A — ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 60-90 sec
•From a published play (written 20th century–present)
•Film in close-up shot (top of head to chest visible)
OPTION B — TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 60-90 sec each
•One contemporary (written after 1900)
-Film in close-up shot (top of head to chest visible)
•One classical (written pre-1900)
-Film in full-body shot (top of head to feet visible)
-Only perform Shakespeare if you feel comfortable doing so
FILMING
•Each piece must be filmed and uploaded as a separate file
•90-second maximum per file (strictly enforced)
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•Upload via Acceptd
RESUME (required)
•Upload via Acceptd
SLATE
•Slate at the beginning of each piece (no separate slate video)
•For monologues: share your name, title of the play, and the playwright
•For songs: share your name, song title, and show in which it appears
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit university application via Common App
•Submit audition materials via Acceptd
ADMISSIONS
•Rolling acceptance — results within approximately 4 weeks of submission
•Digital submission final deadline: June 1, 2026
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Choose either in-person or digital audition — both carry equal weight
•Digital submissions reviewed and considered in lieu of in-person audition
CALLBACK
•After faculty review, you will receive audition results via email OR be invited to a callback interview
•Callback may include requests for additional material or adjustments
CONTACT
•Kathryn Petersen, Co-Director of Theater Arts Program
•petersek@arcadia.edu
Program info updated 7h ago
TRAINING
•Pre-professional Musical Theater concentration within the BFA in Acting
•Course sequence in voice training, dance/movement styles, song interpretation, foundational music, and performance practice
•Small class sizes with close faculty interaction
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Studio presentations, mainstage season, capstone projects, and professional company internships
•Student groups: Cabaret Club (musical theater variety), Improv Club, Knight Club
•Productions directed and choreographed by active Philadelphia professionals
PHILADELPHIA CONNECTION
•Proximity to Philadelphia's dynamic theater community
•Internship opportunities with professional theater companies in Greater Philadelphia
Updated 7h ago
Academic School Information
3.33
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
65%
Grad Rate
1,948
Enrollment
$58,336
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$49,610
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$29,466
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$23,127
Family Income $30k - $48k$25,388
Family Income $48k - $75k$25,978
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,654
Family Income $110k+$34,339
