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Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Stage Management

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Design

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Professional skills-focused training preparing students for work in multiple performance styles

•Student-centered approach that emphasizes each artist's individual identity

Performance & Productions

•Five shows each season across three performance spaces

•Maximum class size of 16 students

Notable Alumni

•Treston Henderson (BFA 2020) performed on the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud and in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

•Ashley Birnbaum (2023) earned a contract with the Roxy Regional Theatre

Academic info

Snapshot

3.26

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

7.6K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$9,735

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$9,006

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,766

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$7,588

$30-48k$8,768

$48-75k$10,077

$75-110k$13,537

$110k+$15,078

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Program Highlights

Training

•Professional skills-focused training preparing students for work in multiple performance styles

•Student-centered approach that emphasizes each artist's individual identity

Performance & Productions

•Five shows each season across three performance spaces

•Maximum class size of 16 students

Notable Alumni

•Treston Henderson (BFA 2020) performed on the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud and in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

•Ashley Birnbaum (2023) earned a contract with the Roxy Regional Theatre

Program Highlights

Training

•Professional skills-focused training preparing students for work in multiple performance styles

•Student-centered approach that emphasizes each artist's individual identity

Performance & Productions

•Five shows each season across three performance spaces

•Maximum class size of 16 students

Notable Alumni

•Treston Henderson (BFA 2020) performed on the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud and in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

•Ashley Birnbaum (2023) earned a contract with the Roxy Regional Theatre

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Songs

• MTCP Song Option C

-Applicant chooses Option A or B:

-Option A: One pre-1970 + one post-1970 song (contrasting styles)

-Option B: One MT song + one contrasting song (any style)

-60-90 seconds each

Monologues

• MTCP Monologue Option B

-One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)

-One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)

-60-90 seconds each

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

Optional Wild Card Video

•Optional wild card video per MTCP guidelines

•Opportunity to showcase additional talent or skills

Additional Materials

Headshot

•Required with application

Resume

•Required with application

Transcripts

•Submit unofficial transcripts showing cumulative GPA

Letters of Recommendation

•Submit two letters of recommendation

Essay

•Submit a 1-2 page essay using one of the three APSU prompts

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit audition materials via Acceptd

•University application via Common App or the APSU application portal

•Auditions for the 2026-2027 school year opened on October 1, 2025

•Full-scholarship consideration closes in mid-February on Acceptd

•After February, students can email audition materials to auditions@apsu.edu for lower-scholarship consideration

•Austin Peay follows the Musical Theater Common Prescreen requirements through Acceptd

Program Requirements

•Must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the major and a 2.5 overall GPA to remain in the program

•Annual review is required for continuation

•Must audition for every main stage play, musical, and dance concert

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit a self-tape audition through Acceptd

•Frame songs and the monologue from just below the waist up with room above the head

•Film Musical Theatre dance submissions full body

•Keep the complete video submission to 5 minutes or less

•Faculty review submitted materials for admission and scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

•Talent scholarships and out-of-state fee waivers available based on audition

•Must be officially admitted to the university to be eligible for scholarship consideration

Named Scholarships

•Family Named and Memorial Scholarships require a separate application

Academic info

Snapshot

3.26

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

7.6K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$9,735

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$9,006

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,766

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$7,588

$30-48k$8,768

$48-75k$10,077

$75-110k$13,537

$110k+$15,078

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Professional skills-focused training preparing students for work in multiple performance styles

•Student-centered approach that emphasizes each artist's individual identity

Performance & Productions

•Five shows each season across three performance spaces

•Maximum class size of 16 students

Notable Alumni

•Treston Henderson (BFA 2020) performed on the first national tour of Ain't Too Proud and in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

•Ashley Birnbaum (2023) earned a contract with the Roxy Regional Theatre

Updated 3h ago

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