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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

12-24 Students

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

7.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,720

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,480

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,216

Before aid

Average net price

$9,735

After aid

Coa · apsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:36 PM

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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Opens

Sep 22, 2026

Deadline

Acceptd Audition Deadline and Full-Scholarship PriorityFeb 20, 2027

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Acceptd Audition Deadline and Full-Scholarship PriorityFeb 20, 2027

Index · apsu.edu Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

Two 32-BAR Cuts

One golden age song (pre-1965)

One modern age song (post-1965)

Accompaniment

Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella

Must feature your voice only

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option B

One Modern Monologue

Submit one modern monologue

Include it in the same video package as the song cuts

Dance

MTCP Dance Option A

Dance Combination

Learn one of the posted combinations from the APSU auditions page

Choose either BFA Musical Theatre Dance for Dancers OR Dance for Movers

Perform whichever combination you feel most comfortable with

Dance video must be full body

Tap (Optional)

If you can tap, submit a short demonstration video

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Ballet (Optional)

ballet is optional

APSU has not posted a school-specific ballet combination or additional guidance

Optional Wild Card Video

Wild card video per MTCP guidelines

Opportunity to showcase additional talent or skills

Additional Materials

Headshot

Required with application

Resume

Required with application

Transcript

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

Essay prompt choices: failure and resilience, personal statement, or diversity and inclusion

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition or portfolio materials via Acceptd when the portal reopens

Fall 2027 BFA auditions open September 22, 2026, with a February 20, 2027 deadline for full-scholarship consideration

University application via Common App or the APSU application portal

After February 20, 2027, students can email audition materials to auditions@apsu.edu for lower-scholarship consideration

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

Musical Theatre students 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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

7.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,720

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,480

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,216

Before aid

Average net price

$9,735

After aid

Coa · apsu.edu 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 Sep 4, 1:36 PM