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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveStudy Abroad

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveStudy 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

Moderately SelectiveStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

Ranked among "Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs" by The College Audition

Training

Rigorous conservatory-style training from freshman year

Private voice lessons, musical theatre coursework, dance technique, and acting training

Material ranging from operetta to contemporary rock

Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty

Small classes with personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation

Master classes with Broadway professionals (recent guests from Oklahoma!, Hamilton)

Industry showcases with casting directors and agents

Professional Development

Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center

Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff

Facilities

Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, and multiple performance spaces

School info

Snapshot

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$49,694

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$73,972

Before aid

Average net price

$30,684

After aid

Additional Fees To Consider · dean.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 27, 3:30 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked among "Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs" by The College Audition

Training

Rigorous conservatory-style training from freshman year

Private voice lessons, musical theatre coursework, dance technique, and acting training

Material ranging from operetta to contemporary rock

Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty

Small classes with personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation

Master classes with Broadway professionals (recent guests from Oklahoma!, Hamilton)

Industry showcases with casting directors and agents

Professional Development

Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center

Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff

Facilities

Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, and multiple performance spaces

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked among "Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs" by The College Audition

Training

Rigorous conservatory-style training from freshman year

Private voice lessons, musical theatre coursework, dance technique, and acting training

Material ranging from operetta to contemporary rock

Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty

Small classes with personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation

Master classes with Broadway professionals (recent guests from Oklahoma!, Hamilton)

Industry showcases with casting directors and agents

Professional Development

Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center

Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff

Facilities

Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, and multiple performance spaces

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

PriorityMar 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Application Process · dean.edu Apply Now · dean.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus Audition (Franklin, MA)

Nov 14, 2026Dec 5, 2026Jan 10, 2027Feb 27, 2027

National Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 1, 2027

International Thespian Festival (Lexington, KY)Jun 28, 2027

Auditions For Dance And Theatre · dean.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two 32-BAR Musical Theatre Selections demonstrating vocal range

Bring own sheet music; accompanist provided

Monologues

Requirements

One monologue, 1-2 minutes in length

Dance

Movement Call

Movement call in the style of Musical Theatre Jazz at end of audition

Bring comfortable movement clothes and jazz shoes

Additional Materials

Headshot

Snapshot quality acceptable

Theatrical Resume

One page maximum

Include training and performance experience from the last 4 years

Sheet Music

Sheet music: copies of your audition repertoire for the pianist

Performing Arts Supplement

Complete in the Dean application portal at least 48 hours before the audition or review

Auditions Dance Theatre · dean.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or the Dean College direct application

Complete the Performing Arts Supplement in the Dean application portal at least 48 hours before the audition or review

Admission application must be submitted before participating in an audition or review

Important Notes

Professional, comfortable audition attire; no costumes

Bring movement clothes for the Musical Theatre Jazz movement class

What's The Process

Audition Process

Required audition or review follows submission of the Dean admission application

In-person auditions are held at the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center in Franklin, MA

Audition Expectations

Musical Theatre applicants prepare one monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, and two 32-bar musical theatre cuts

Bring your own sheet music

Movement class follows the acting and vocal sections

Decisions

Faculty evaluation is reviewed with other application materials

Results are not given on audition day

Contact

Contact Joe Zumbo at jzumbo@dean.edu for alternate audition or review details

Scholarship Info

Performing Arts Scholarship

Recognizes outstanding achievement in Theatre

Reserved for candidates applying directly to Dance or Theatre programs

Award may be revised if student changes majors

Early Action Scholarship

$2,000 award for applications submitted by December 1

Available to both first-year and transfer students

Merit Scholarships

Students are reviewed as part of the college application process

Includes Oliver Dean Honors, Trustee's, and Presidential scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$49,694

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$73,972

Before aid

Average net price

$30,684

After aid

Additional Fees To Consider · dean.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ranked among "Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs" by The College Audition

Training

Rigorous conservatory-style training from freshman year

Private voice lessons, musical theatre coursework, dance technique, and acting training

Material ranging from operetta to contemporary rock

Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty

Small classes with personalized instruction

Performance & Productions

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation

Master classes with Broadway professionals (recent guests from Oklahoma!, Hamilton)

Industry showcases with casting directors and agents

Professional Development

Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center

Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff

Facilities

Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, and multiple performance spaces

Updated Sep 27, 3:30 PM