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In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Theatre Performance

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredInternal AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States; accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Cap enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors, providing small, focused classes

Training

Musical Theatre Concentration is a 15-hour sequence of courses available to students already pursuing the BFA Theatre Performance major

Individual Voice Classes: 30-minute weekly one-on-one sessions with Melissa Johnson, Guilherme Almeida, and Lauren Mikeal Weber

CaBEARet: intensive musical theatre workshop course; students perform solos, duets, and group numbers for the department each semester

Musical Theatre Scenes and One-Act Projects offered throughout the semester, directed by undergraduate and graduate students

Performance & Productions

Annual Mainstage Musical is a professional-quality production featuring stunning costumes and breathtaking scenery; past productions include Gypsy, The Drowsy Chaperone (university world premiere), Into The Woods, Fiddler on the Roof, and Crazy for You

Students are embedded in rigorous artistic work from the first day of classes, assigned to technical production crews and weekly workshop performances

New students are assigned a Big — an experienced student mentor

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth A. Davis (BFA '03) — Tony-nominated for originating the role of Réza in Once on Broadway

Brisa Areli Muñoz (BA '11) — Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory; Associate Director of the Broadway revival of 1776

Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie); president of Dallas Summer Musicals

Professional Development

Study abroad opportunities available

Partnership with Film & Digital Media program

Fine Arts Living Learning Center available for theatre students

Baylor New Play Initiative: bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

14.8K

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$67,756

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,104

After aid

Tuition · onestop.web.baylor.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 19, 1:02 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States; accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Cap enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors, providing small, focused classes

Training

Musical Theatre Concentration is a 15-hour sequence of courses available to students already pursuing the BFA Theatre Performance major

Individual Voice Classes: 30-minute weekly one-on-one sessions with Melissa Johnson, Guilherme Almeida, and Lauren Mikeal Weber

CaBEARet: intensive musical theatre workshop course; students perform solos, duets, and group numbers for the department each semester

Musical Theatre Scenes and One-Act Projects offered throughout the semester, directed by undergraduate and graduate students

Performance & Productions

Students are embedded in rigorous artistic work from the first day of classes, assigned to technical production crews and weekly workshop performances

New students are assigned a Big — an experienced student mentor

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth A. Davis (BFA '03) — Tony-nominated for originating the role of Réza in Once on Broadway

Brisa Areli Muñoz (BA '11) — Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory; Associate Director of the Broadway revival of 1776

Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie); president of Dallas Summer Musicals

Professional Development

Study abroad opportunities available

Partnership with Film & Digital Media program

Fine Arts Living Learning Center available for theatre students

Baylor New Play Initiative: bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States; accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Cap enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors, providing small, focused classes

Training

Musical Theatre Concentration is a 15-hour sequence of courses available to students already pursuing the BFA Theatre Performance major

Individual Voice Classes: 30-minute weekly one-on-one sessions with Melissa Johnson, Guilherme Almeida, and Lauren Mikeal Weber

CaBEARet: intensive musical theatre workshop course; students perform solos, duets, and group numbers for the department each semester

Musical Theatre Scenes and One-Act Projects offered throughout the semester, directed by undergraduate and graduate students

Performance & Productions

Students are embedded in rigorous artistic work from the first day of classes, assigned to technical production crews and weekly workshop performances

New students are assigned a Big — an experienced student mentor

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth A. Davis (BFA '03) — Tony-nominated for originating the role of Réza in Once on Broadway

Brisa Areli Muñoz (BA '11) — Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory; Associate Director of the Broadway revival of 1776

Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie); president of Dallas Summer Musicals

Professional Development

Study abroad opportunities available

Partnership with Film & Digital Media program

Fine Arts Living Learning Center available for theatre students

Baylor New Play Initiative: bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Application Process · admissions.web.baylor.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Prescreen Materials DeadlineMar 15, 2027

Application Process · theatre.artsandsciences.baylor.edu

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

This program has a required admission audition and interview, plus a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Songs

Two songs, each about 16 bars or 1 minute

Required for Musical Theatre concentration applicants

Accompaniment

Pre-recorded accompaniment is preferred

A cappella is acceptable

Selection Tips

Avoid signature songs that are strongly associated with a specific performer

Avoid overdone repertoire

Monologues

Two contrasting monologues, up to 1 minute each

Contrast may come from style, period, or tone

Selection Rules

Choose pieces from published plays

Avoid self-written works, teleplays, and screenplays

All pieces must be memorized

Presentation

Avoid accents, telephone calls, and elaborate staging

Place your imaginary acting partner above or adjacent to the auditors or camera

Additional Materials

Slate

State your name, the title of your audition pieces, and the character you will portray

Resume (Required)

Include training and performance experience

Application Process · theatre.artsandsciences.baylor.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two songs, each about 16 bars or 1 minute

Required for Musical Theatre concentration applicants

Accompaniment

Pre-recorded accompaniment is preferred

A cappella is acceptable

Monologues

Two contrasting monologues, up to 1 minute each

Contrast may come from style, period, or tone

Selection Rules

Choose pieces from published plays

All pieces must be memorized

Additional Materials

Pre-recorded accompaniment (optional)

Application Process · theatre.artsandsciences.baylor.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Musical Theatre is a 15-hour elective course sequence within the BFA Theatre Performance major

Students must already be pursuing the BFA Theatre Performance major before entering the sequence

Admission Pathway

Acceptance into the concentration occurs at the end of the second year by faculty jury

Continuation requires successful faculty jury evaluation at the end of the third year

Some upper-level musical theatre coursework is restricted to concentration students

What's The Process

Audition Process

Two paths to complete prescreening:

1. Attend a collective audition (see Audition/Interview Schedule) — those who receive a callback will be invited to campus

2. Submit prescreening materials (monologues, songs, resume, etc.) via the portfolio tab of the goBAYLOR application

Materials reviewed by faculty committee

Prescreening materials deadline: March 15

Audition Expectations

On-campus auditions are by invitation only

May be asked to repeat monologue with adjustments after direction is given

Interview component: faculty want to get to know you — goals, interests, past experiences

Faculty value students who view theatre holistically — share related interests (design, construction, stage management, dance, dramatic literature)

Opportunity to ask questions of the faculty (not required)

Contact

Lisa Denman (lisa_denman@baylor.edu) for performance program inquiries

Scholarship Info

Departmental scholarships available through the Department of Theatre Arts

Kirk New Play Prize — $15,000 award presented at the Baylor New Play Initiative Festival

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

14.8K

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$67,756

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,104

After aid

Tuition · onestop.web.baylor.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States; accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Cap enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors, providing small, focused classes

Training

Musical Theatre Concentration is a 15-hour sequence of courses available to students already pursuing the BFA Theatre Performance major

Individual Voice Classes: 30-minute weekly one-on-one sessions with Melissa Johnson, Guilherme Almeida, and Lauren Mikeal Weber

CaBEARet: intensive musical theatre workshop course; students perform solos, duets, and group numbers for the department each semester

Musical Theatre Scenes and One-Act Projects offered throughout the semester, directed by undergraduate and graduate students

Performance & Productions

Students are embedded in rigorous artistic work from the first day of classes, assigned to technical production crews and weekly workshop performances

New students are assigned a Big — an experienced student mentor

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth A. Davis (BFA '03) — Tony-nominated for originating the role of Réza in Once on Broadway

Brisa Areli Muñoz (BA '11) — Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory; Associate Director of the Broadway revival of 1776

Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie); president of Dallas Summer Musicals

Professional Development

Study abroad opportunities available

Partnership with Film & Digital Media program

Fine Arts Living Learning Center available for theatre students

Baylor New Play Initiative: bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize

Updated Aug 19, 1:02 AM

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