Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualSelective12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
Interview Required
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Intensive four-year pre-professional degree in acting, dancing, and singing
•Liberal arts education combined with applied performance skills
•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited
•Senior year professional showcase at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta
FACULTY & GUEST ARTISTS
•All acting faculty are professional actors with years of industry experience and terminal degrees
•Department typically hosts several professional guest artists every year for workshops and performances
•Recent teaching artists include Christine Ebersole (SNL, Tony Award for Grey Gardens), Susan Blackwell, Michael O'Neill (West Wing, Grey's Anatomy), Judith Blazer (Titanic, Sweeney Todd), and Jonathan Freeman (Jafar in Aladdin, Tony nomination for She Loves Me)
PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION
•Department productions registered with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
•Exceptional students from every show nominated for the Kennedy Center's prestigious Irene Ryan Award
•Department encourages all performance students to audition for professional summer theatre work through SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Ashley Digiovanni ('22) — built wigs for the Wicked national tour and joined Broadway's Parade as wig and hair assistant
•Bethany Novotny ('24) — working actress in New York City
•Octavia Spencer ('94) — Academy Award winner (The Help), Hidden Figures; studied theatre at Auburn
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionSep 15, 2025
Early Action IIOct 15, 2025
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Domestic Fee
$50Waiver
International Fee
$60Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Audition
Scholarship Day & AuditionsOct 17, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option B:
-One musical theater song from any time period
-One contrasting song of your choice (any style)
-60-90 seconds each
Monologues
•MTCP Monologue Option A:
-One monologue from a published play or professional writer
-60-90 seconds
Dance
•MTCP Dance Option A:
-Dance/movement video required
-Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick
-Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension
-60-90 seconds
Ballet
•MTCP Ballet Option B:
-Ballet video optional
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
This is your chance for schools to see you — not just your acting. Share your personality, interests, or something that matters to you. There’s no single “right” choice. Ask yourself: What do I want them to know about me?
•Your wild card can be anything that shows who you are, such as:
-Singing, playing, or performing an original song, poem, or dance
-Creating a short comedy sketch or original character (SNL-style)
-Sharing a hobby or activity that’s important to you
-Performing in a language you’re fluent in other than English
-Playing an instrument
-How-to video (baking, calligraphy, gymnastics, etc.)
-Showing a dance style you love or excel in (tap, hip hop, lyrical, ballet, and more)
The goal isn’t perfection — it’s authenticity. Choose something that feels like you.
Additional Materials
•SLATE VIDEO
-Name and pronouns, if you would like
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must indicate you intend to major in theatre when applying to the university
MTCP
•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen
•Song Option B, Monologue Option A, Dance Option A, Ballet Option B
SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION
•Must also register through the AUSOM scholarship portal (auburn.edu/scholarship/ausom)
•Apply to university as early as possible for best scholarship consideration
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Applications open August 1 each year through Acceptd
•Application deadline: October 15 — submit all materials via Acceptd by this date
•Virtual submissions used for consideration if unable to attend in person
LIVE AUDITION (Scholarship Day)
•On campus: October 17, 2026 for 2026-2027 cycle
•Dance call for Music Theatre candidates begins at 8:30 a.m.
•Auditions, interviews, and presentations begin at 9 a.m.
•Location: Telfair Peet Theatre — 350 W. Samford Avenue, Auburn, Alabama
•All prospective students meet faculty for a short interview
Scholarship Info
•One-year departmental-level scholarship awards available to outstanding students who participate in competitive on-site auditions
•Music theatre admission audition also serves as audition for departmental scholarship consideration
•Larger scholarship amounts awarded through AUSOM at the College of Liberal Arts and university level
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:25 PM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Intensive four-year pre-professional degree in acting, dancing, and singing
•Liberal arts education combined with applied performance skills
•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited
•Senior year professional showcase at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta
FACULTY & GUEST ARTISTS
•All acting faculty are professional actors with years of industry experience and terminal degrees
•Department typically hosts several professional guest artists every year for workshops and performances
•Recent teaching artists include Christine Ebersole (SNL, Tony Award for Grey Gardens), Susan Blackwell, Michael O'Neill (West Wing, Grey's Anatomy), Judith Blazer (Titanic, Sweeney Todd), and Jonathan Freeman (Jafar in Aladdin, Tony nomination for She Loves Me)
PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION
•Department productions registered with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
•Exceptional students from every show nominated for the Kennedy Center's prestigious Irene Ryan Award
•Department encourages all performance students to audition for professional summer theatre work through SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Ashley Digiovanni ('22) — built wigs for the Wicked national tour and joined Broadway's Parade as wig and hair assistant
•Bethany Novotny ('24) — working actress in New York City
•Octavia Spencer ('94) — Academy Award winner (The Help), Hidden Figures; studied theatre at Auburn
Updated Mar 27, 1:25 PM
Academic School Information
4.09
Avg GPA (W)
46%
Admit Rate
81%
Grad Rate
26,816
Enrollment
$65,337
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,890
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,922
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,323
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$16,681
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,627
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,558
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,808
Family Income $110k+$29,547
