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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Acting

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Dance

Choreography

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BA Dance

Dance Performance/Choreography

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Dance Science

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BA Dance

Dance Studies

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Studio Management

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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

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$49,694

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$73,972

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,684

After aid

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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

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Early Action IIDec 1, 2025

PriorityMar 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus Audition (Franklin, MA)Jan 24, 2026

National Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 2, 2026

On-Campus Audition (Franklin, MA)Feb 14, 2026

On-Campus Audition (Franklin, MA)Mar 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two 32-BAR Musical Theatre Selections demonstrating vocal range

•Bring own sheet music; accompanist provided

Monologues

Requirements

•One MONOLOGUE, max 60 sec

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

Performing Arts Supplement

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

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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

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants to BFA Musical Theatre can use Dean transfer agreements or the Dean Transfer Guarantee, with eligible credits evaluated after admission. Theatre transfer applicants still complete the admission audition and submit the performing-arts photo/resume materials.

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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, no more than one minute, 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

74%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$49,694

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$73,972

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,684

After aid

Official source 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 3d ago