Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Courses in voice, acting, dance, and theatre
•Specialized coursework including Broadway and Hollywood Musicals
•Numerous performance opportunities
MCALL SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
•Watson Theatre and Black Box Theatre performance venues
•Collaborative environment across art, music, dance, and theatre disciplines
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
On-Campus Audition DayNov 21, 2025
On-Campus Audition DayFeb 6, 2026
On-Campus Audition DayApr 10, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
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
ONE 60-SECOND MONOLOGUE
•From memory
•Any style
Dance
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 AND RESUME (if available)
•Bring audition book with other materials to in-person audition
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions — no application fee
•Apply via Common App or Coker application
AUDITION REGISTRATION
•Register via Google Form before audition
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Audition is required for admission to the BFA program
•Same audition determines scholarship eligibility
SUBMISSION OPTIONS
•In-person on scheduled audition dates
•Uploaded video
•Emailed YouTube link
IN-PERSON DETAILS
•School-provided collaborative pianist available
•Provide song titles and copies at least two weeks before audition date
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
Program info updated 5h ago
TRAINING
•Courses in voice, acting, dance, and theatre
•Specialized coursework including Broadway and Hollywood Musicals
•Numerous performance opportunities
MCALL SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
•Watson Theatre and Black Box Theatre performance venues
•Collaborative environment across art, music, dance, and theatre disciplines
Updated 5h ago
Academic School Information
3.21
Avg GPA (W)
94%
Admit Rate
38%
Grad Rate
840
Enrollment
$40,117
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,416
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,286
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$16,789
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,138
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,227
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,421
Family Income $110k+$24,160
