Program
No PrescreenGateway AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
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
FACULTY & CLASS SIZE
•Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty
•Small classes with personalized instruction
FACILITIES
•Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, and multiple performance spaces
PERFORMANCE & INDUSTRY
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation
•Master classes with Broadway professionals (recent guests from Oklahoma!, Hamilton)
•Industry showcases with casting directors and agents
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Ranked among "Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs" by The College Audition
STUDENT LIFE
•Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center
•Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Action IIDec 1, 2025
PriorityMar 15, 2026
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Deadlines
Early Action I Priority DeadlineNov 1, 2025
Early Action II DeadlineDec 1, 2025
Regular Decision Priority DeadlineMar 15, 2026
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
No audition required to apply. Students audition for the program after enrolling at the university.
Songs
TWO 32-BAR MUSICAL THEATRE SELECTIONS demonstrating vocal range
•Bring own sheet music; accompanist provided
Monologues
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, covering training and performance from last 4 years
•Complete PERFORMING ARTS SUPPLEMENT in Application Portal at least 48 hours before audition
Good to Know
•Apply via Common App or Dean College direct application
•Professional, comfortable audition attire; bring movement clothes for dance call
What's The Process
AUDITION LOGISTICS
•In-person auditions at Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center, Franklin MA
•Check-in 45 minutes before start; auditions begin promptly at 9:00 AM
•Standard auditions last approximately 3 hours
•Results are NOT given on audition day — evaluations sent to admissions for holistic review
VIDEO AUDITION
•Video audition can be submitted in place of on-campus audition
•Host on YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive with security permissions turned off
•Submit video link via Performing Arts Supplement in Application Portal
•Contact Joe Zumbo (jzumbo@dean.edu) for specific video requirements
Scholarship Info
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
•Recognizes outstanding achievement in Theatre
•Reserved for students applying directly to 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
•Additional merit scholarships (Oliver Dean Honors, Trustee's, Presidential) based on academic record
•Dean provides an average of $28 million in institutional aid annually
Program info updated 4d ago
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
FACULTY & CLASS SIZE
•Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty
•Small classes with personalized instruction
FACILITIES
•Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, and multiple performance spaces
PERFORMANCE & INDUSTRY
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation
•Master classes with Broadway professionals (recent guests from Oklahoma!, Hamilton)
•Industry showcases with casting directors and agents
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Ranked among "Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs" by The College Audition
STUDENT LIFE
•Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center
•Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
74%
Admit Rate
48%
Grad Rate
1,089
Enrollment
$38,109
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$46,526
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,684
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$26,996
Family Income $30k - $48k$26,798
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,640
Family Income $75k - $110k$31,161
Family Income $110k+$34,318
