Private school1.9K

Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, FL

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Moderately SelectiveStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•Circle in the Square alumni include Kevin Bacon, Benicio del Toro, Idina Menzel, and Maura Tierney

•Professional showcases with agents and producers in New York

Training

•2+2 partnership with Circle in the Square Theatre School in the Broadway district of NYC

•Circle in the Square founded in 1961 and is the nation's only conservatory housed in a Broadway theatre

•Bininger Center for Performing Arts with 324-seat proscenium theatre and black box studio

•Internship opportunities at American Stage Theatre Company, freeFall Theatre, and Tampa Bay area theatres

Study Abroad

•Study abroad options in London, Dublin, Scotland, and Australia

Academic info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$38,071

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,884

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$29,615

$30-48k$34,524

$48-75k$34,294

$75-110k$35,840

$110k+$43,955

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Circle in the Square alumni include Kevin Bacon, Benicio del Toro, Idina Menzel, and Maura Tierney

•Professional showcases with agents and producers in New York

Training

•2+2 partnership with Circle in the Square Theatre School in the Broadway district of NYC

•Circle in the Square founded in 1961 and is the nation's only conservatory housed in a Broadway theatre

•Bininger Center for Performing Arts with 324-seat proscenium theatre and black box studio

•Internship opportunities at American Stage Theatre Company, freeFall Theatre, and Tampa Bay area theatres

Study Abroad

•Study abroad options in London, Dublin, Scotland, and Australia

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Circle in the Square alumni include Kevin Bacon, Benicio del Toro, Idina Menzel, and Maura Tierney

•Professional showcases with agents and producers in New York

Training

•2+2 partnership with Circle in the Square Theatre School in the Broadway district of NYC

•Circle in the Square founded in 1961 and is the nation's only conservatory housed in a Broadway theatre

•Bininger Center for Performing Arts with 324-seat proscenium theatre and black box studio

•Internship opportunities at American Stage Theatre Company, freeFall Theatre, and Tampa Bay area theatres

Study Abroad

•Study abroad options in London, Dublin, Scotland, and Australia

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App

Fee

$50Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Circle in the Square Acceptd Fee

$60

Deadline

Acceptd Portal ClosesMay 1, 2026

Rolling Admissions (Oct-May)

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

• MTCP Song Option A

-One song written BEFORE 1970

-One song written AFTER 1970

-Contrasting styles

-60-90 seconds each

Monologues

• MTCP Monologue Option B

-One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)

-One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)

-60-90 seconds each

Additional Materials

Slate Video

•Record one introduction slate video stating your name

•No separate slate needed for individual performance videos

•Slate should be no longer than 10 seconds

Headshot

•Recent headshot required

Resume

•Performance resume required

Letters of Recommendation

•Two letters from people familiar with your acting and/or singing abilities

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Live Audition

•Invitation-only live audition via Zoom or at select regional conference events

•Prepare the same song categories used for the prescreen

•Circle does not publish separate callback song repertoire beyond the prescreen criteria

Monologues

Live Audition

•Invitation-only live audition via Zoom or at select regional conference events

•Prepare the same monologue categories used for the prescreen

•Circle does not publish separate callback monologue repertoire beyond the prescreen criteria

Additional Materials

Interview

•Interview is included as part of the live audition

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to Eckerd College via Common App or Eckerd direct application

•Apply separately to Circle in the Square Theatre School via Acceptd

•Both acceptances required for BFA enrollment

Eligibility

•High school diploma required by September 1st

•Program follows Musical Theater Common Prescreen (MTCP) guidelines

Important Notes

•Eckerd application fee: $50, waived before Dec 1

•Circle in the Square Acceptd fee: $60

•Early Action or Rolling Admissions options, both non-binding until May 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit prescreen videos via Acceptd for the Circle/Eckerd 2+2 BFA

•Circle auditions are held between 7:00pm and 10:00pm EST on Zoom; dates may be altered or added throughout the year

•Candidates may also audition in person at Circle in the Square or virtually

•Interview and audition required for entrance to Circle in the Square

Scholarship Info

Artistic Achievement Award

•$1,000 per year, renewable for four years

•Deadline: February 1

•Separate application required via Eckerd

•Recipients must meet with faculty annually for renewal criteria

Academic info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$38,071

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,884

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$29,615

$30-48k$34,524

$48-75k$34,294

$75-110k$35,840

$110k+$43,955

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Circle in the Square alumni include Kevin Bacon, Benicio del Toro, Idina Menzel, and Maura Tierney

•Professional showcases with agents and producers in New York

Training

•2+2 partnership with Circle in the Square Theatre School in the Broadway district of NYC

•Circle in the Square founded in 1961 and is the nation's only conservatory housed in a Broadway theatre

•Bininger Center for Performing Arts with 324-seat proscenium theatre and black box studio

•Internship opportunities at American Stage Theatre Company, freeFall Theatre, and Tampa Bay area theatres

Study Abroad

•Study abroad options in London, Dublin, Scotland, and Australia

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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