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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Acting/Directing

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Dance

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Design/Technical Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Rigorous 76-credit curriculum in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, theatre history, and technical theatre

•Studio voice lessons and courses in acting the song, scene study, and Meisner technique

•Dance training in tap, ballet, and jazz

Performance & Productions

•Audition for mainstage and studio productions including musicals, plays, and dance productions

•Active member of KCACTF

•Students coached for unified auditions (A1 Conference, StrawHat, NETC)

•Graduates pursue careers on Broadway, national tours, cruise ships, film, and TV

Academic info

Snapshot

3.88

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Admit Rate

school-wide

82%

Grad Rate

14.7K

Enrollment

$81K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$21,620

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,567

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,447

before aid

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

$0-30k$12,171

$30-48k$15,281

$48-75k$20,347

$75-110k$23,533

$110k+$28,475

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Program info updated May 29, 8:07 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous 76-credit curriculum in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, theatre history, and technical theatre

•Studio voice lessons and courses in acting the song, scene study, and Meisner technique

•Dance training in tap, ballet, and jazz

Performance & Productions

•Audition for mainstage and studio productions including musicals, plays, and dance productions

•Active member of KCACTF

•Students coached for unified auditions (A1 Conference, StrawHat, NETC)

•Graduates pursue careers on Broadway, national tours, cruise ships, film, and TV

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous 76-credit curriculum in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, theatre history, and technical theatre

•Studio voice lessons and courses in acting the song, scene study, and Meisner technique

•Dance training in tap, ballet, and jazz

Performance & Productions

•Audition for mainstage and studio productions including musicals, plays, and dance productions

•Active member of KCACTF

•Students coached for unified auditions (A1 Conference, StrawHat, NETC)

•Graduates pursue careers on Broadway, national tours, cruise ships, film, and TV

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Common App School Website suny.edu

Fee

$50Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Portfolio DeadlineDec 1, 2025

Auditions

On Campus (Binghamton, NY)Feb 21, 2026

New York City, NYFeb 28, 2026

Prescreen 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 a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option C

•Dance video not required

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option C

•Ballet not required

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•One video of anything you'd like. This is an opportunity to show your personality and uniqueness (special skill, interesting story, passionate speech, instrument you play, etc.)

Additional Materials

Statement (required)

•Personal statement explaining why you are interested in pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Binghamton University

RESUME (required)

Theatre Resume

Letters of recommendation (required)

•One letter from someone who knows you well as an artist, addressing abilities, experience, talent, potential for growth, work habits, and commitment

•Must be emailed directly from the recommender to portfolio@binghamton.edu

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Application Logistics

•Program follows Musical Theater Common Prescreen guidelines

•Song Option C, Monologue Option A, Dance & Ballet Options C

•All materials submitted via Binghamton application status checker, NOT via Acceptd

•University application via Common App or SUNY Application

Eligibility

•BFA Musical Theatre majors may not double major with BA Theatre

•Speak with Director of Musical Theatre before declaring the major

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit portfolio via Binghamton application status checker after applying

•Portfolio deadline: December 1

•Materials reviewed by musical theatre faculty committee

Audition Expectations

•Invitation only, extended after portfolio review

•On Campus: February 21 (Binghamton, NY)

•New York City: February 28

•More details provided upon receiving callback invitation

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

•Excellence in Performing Arts Scholarship

•Alexander Rae Baldwin Jr. Memorial Scholarship

•Additional department scholarships available

•Awards based on artistic talent, academic merit, and financial need

Academic info

Snapshot

3.88

Avg GPA (W)

39%

Admit Rate

school-wide

82%

Grad Rate

14.7K

Enrollment

$81K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$21,620

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,567

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,447

before aid

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

$0-30k$12,171

$30-48k$15,281

$48-75k$20,347

$75-110k$23,533

$110k+$28,475

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Rigorous 76-credit curriculum in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, theatre history, and technical theatre

•Studio voice lessons and courses in acting the song, scene study, and Meisner technique

•Dance training in tap, ballet, and jazz

Performance & Productions

•Audition for mainstage and studio productions including musicals, plays, and dance productions

•Active member of KCACTF

•Students coached for unified auditions (A1 Conference, StrawHat, NETC)

•Graduates pursue careers on Broadway, national tours, cruise ships, film, and TV

Updated May 29, 8:07 PM

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