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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Study Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

BFA Musical Theatre training in acting, singing, and dance with small classes and one-on-one faculty mentorship

Coursework spans voice, acting, dance, theatre, and specialized musical theatre repertoire

Cross-disciplinary study through theatre, music, and dance faculty in the McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts

Performance & Productions

Fall play, spring musical, opera workshop, and a musical theatre showcase produced each fall

Senior Showcase gives students a culminating performance for industry professionals

Additional performance options include Coker Singers, Coker Contemporary Chorus, and Coker Repertory Dance Company

Facilities

Watson Theatre and Black Box Theatre performance venues

Access to All-Steinway music facilities and dance studios

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.21

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

840

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$34,718

Before aid

Average net price

$20,286

After aid

Tuition Fees · coker.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

BFA Musical Theatre training in acting, singing, and dance with small classes and one-on-one faculty mentorship

Coursework spans voice, acting, dance, theatre, and specialized musical theatre repertoire

Cross-disciplinary study through theatre, music, and dance faculty in the McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts

Performance & Productions

Fall play, spring musical, opera workshop, and a musical theatre showcase produced each fall

Senior Showcase gives students a culminating performance for industry professionals

Additional performance options include Coker Singers, Coker Contemporary Chorus, and Coker Repertory Dance Company

Facilities

Watson Theatre and Black Box Theatre performance venues

Access to All-Steinway music facilities and dance studios

Program Highlights

Training

BFA Musical Theatre training in acting, singing, and dance with small classes and one-on-one faculty mentorship

Coursework spans voice, acting, dance, theatre, and specialized musical theatre repertoire

Cross-disciplinary study through theatre, music, and dance faculty in the McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts

Performance & Productions

Fall play, spring musical, opera workshop, and a musical theatre showcase produced each fall

Senior Showcase gives students a culminating performance for industry professionals

Additional performance options include Coker Singers, Coker Contemporary Chorus, and Coker Repertory Dance Company

Facilities

Watson Theatre and Black Box Theatre performance venues

Access to All-Steinway music facilities and dance studios

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · coker.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Auditions

On-Campus Audition Day

Nov 13, 2026Feb 12, 2027Apr 9, 2027

Audition Information · coker.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two 32-BAR Excerpts from Musical Theatre Songs

One ballad and one uptempo

Ideally in different musical styles

Accompaniment

Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella

In-person: school-provided collaborative pianist available

Virtual: use recorded accompaniment track

Provide song titles and copies at least two weeks before in-person audition date

Monologues

Requirements

One 60-second Monologue

From memory

Any style

Dance

Requirements

Optional 30-second Dance Solo

Prepare only if dance is among your primary performance strengths

Any style: jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern, and/or ballet

Should showcase your skill level

Additional Materials

Headshot (Optional)

Bring a recent headshot to the in-person audition if available

Resume (Optional)

Bring a performance resume or audition book to the in-person audition if available

Sheet Music (If Using the Provided Accompanist at in-Person Auditions)

Give Coker the titles and sheet music copies of your songs at least two weeks before the audition

Audition Information · coker.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Enrollment

Rolling admissions — no application fee

Apply via Common App or Coker application

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person on scheduled audition dates

Uploaded video

Emailed YouTube link

Audition Expectations

Audition is required for admission to the BFA program

Same audition determines scholarship eligibility

Contact

Dr. Elizabeth Holmes — eholmes@coker.edu

Scholarship Info

Talent-Based Scholarships

Awarded based on audition performance

Same audition used for both admission and scholarship consideration

Must complete Coker application and FAFSA for eligibility determination

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.21

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

840

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$34,718

Before aid

Average net price

$20,286

After aid

Tuition Fees · coker.edu College Scorecard

Training

BFA Musical Theatre training in acting, singing, and dance with small classes and one-on-one faculty mentorship

Coursework spans voice, acting, dance, theatre, and specialized musical theatre repertoire

Cross-disciplinary study through theatre, music, and dance faculty in the McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts

Performance & Productions

Fall play, spring musical, opera workshop, and a musical theatre showcase produced each fall

Senior Showcase gives students a culminating performance for industry professionals

Additional performance options include Coker Singers, Coker Contemporary Chorus, and Coker Repertory Dance Company

Facilities

Watson Theatre and Black Box Theatre performance venues

Access to All-Steinway music facilities and dance studios

Updated 2d ago

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