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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Theatre

Composition & music studies

Dance

Music performance

Music education

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BA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Theatre Converse producing company, building on 120+ years of excellence

92% experiential learning participation across the School of the Arts

Training

Immersive training in acting, dance, and voice

Courses include Acting the Song, Musical Theatre Dance I & II, Stage Management, and Directing, with Professor Melissa Owens teaching Michael Chekhov Acting Technique

Guest artists and professional theatre experience opportunities

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Margolius ’90 — five-time Joseph Jefferson Award nominee, stage and movement director

Maddie Tisdel ’18 — professional theatre artist and director

Professional Development

Creativity That Works initiative integrates career skills into every year of the curriculum

Professional experience through internships, faculty-mentored research, or other opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.89

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$36,166

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$55,646

Before aid

Average net price

$23,283

After aid

Costs · converse.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Theatre Converse producing company, building on 120+ years of excellence

92% experiential learning participation across the School of the Arts

Training

Immersive training in acting, dance, and voice

Courses include Acting the Song, Musical Theatre Dance I & II, Stage Management, and Directing, with Professor Melissa Owens teaching Michael Chekhov Acting Technique

Guest artists and professional theatre experience opportunities

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Margolius ’90 — five-time Joseph Jefferson Award nominee, stage and movement director

Maddie Tisdel ’18 — professional theatre artist and director

Professional Development

Creativity That Works initiative integrates career skills into every year of the curriculum

Professional experience through internships, faculty-mentored research, or other opportunities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Theatre Converse producing company, building on 120+ years of excellence

92% experiential learning participation across the School of the Arts

Training

Immersive training in acting, dance, and voice

Courses include Acting the Song, Musical Theatre Dance I & II, Stage Management, and Directing, with Professor Melissa Owens teaching Michael Chekhov Acting Technique

Guest artists and professional theatre experience opportunities

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Margolius ’90 — five-time Joseph Jefferson Award nominee, stage and movement director

Maddie Tisdel ’18 — professional theatre artist and director

Professional Development

Creativity That Works initiative integrates career skills into every year of the curriculum

Professional experience through internships, faculty-mentored research, or other opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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School Website

Auditions

SOA Scholarship Audition (Spartanburg, SC)

Nov 6, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 12, 2027Mar 12, 2027Apr 10, 2027

Soa Auditions And Portfolios · converse.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

Two Contrasting Musical Theatre Songs

Approximately 16 bars each

Provide your own digital tracks or recorded piano accompaniment

Play accompaniment from your phone or laptop

No a cappella singing

Monologues

One Monologue

From a play or musical

No longer than 60 seconds

Additional Materials

Letter of Recommendation (Required for Scholarship Audition)

Teacher recommendation letter submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to audition date

Audition Requirements · converse.edu

Good to Know

Scholarship Audition

Submit a teacher recommendation letter prior to your audition date

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Audition is for scholarship consideration only, not required for admission

Attend a School of the Arts Scholarship Event in person or virtually

Contact

Macey Dotson (macey.dotson@converse.edu)

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Scholarship auditions are optional, not required for admission

Awarded based on audition performance

Available to Musical Theatre majors and minors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.89

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$36,166

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$55,646

Before aid

Average net price

$23,283

After aid

Costs · converse.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Theatre Converse producing company, building on 120+ years of excellence

92% experiential learning participation across the School of the Arts

Training

Immersive training in acting, dance, and voice

Courses include Acting the Song, Musical Theatre Dance I & II, Stage Management, and Directing, with Professor Melissa Owens teaching Michael Chekhov Acting Technique

Guest artists and professional theatre experience opportunities

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Margolius ’90 — five-time Joseph Jefferson Award nominee, stage and movement director

Maddie Tisdel ’18 — professional theatre artist and director

Professional Development

Creativity That Works initiative integrates career skills into every year of the curriculum

Professional experience through internships, faculty-mentored research, or other opportunities

Updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM

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