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Emerson College

Boston, MA

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Theatre & Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Theatrical Design & Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Theatre Education & Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Stage & Production Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition

•One of the most celebrated pre-professional MT programs in the nation

•Faculty with Broadway, regional, opera, TV/film, and composition credits

•Participant in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen (MTCP)

Training

•Dynamic cross between scholarship and rigorous studio work

•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts for a holistic approach

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with access to the professional scene

•Opportunities to audition for summer positions in NYC and New England

Notable Alumni

•Emily Skeggs — Tony-nominated for Fun Home on Broadway

•Sam Simahk — Broadway debut in Carousel; national tours of The King and I, My Fair Lady

•Andrea Martin — Tony Award winner (My Favorite Year), SCTV star

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2028: 19 students

Academic info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

3.9K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$49,180

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,056

before aid

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

$0-30k$32,650

$30-48k$32,621

$48-75k$41,927

$75-110k$46,252

$110k+$57,288

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•One of the most celebrated pre-professional MT programs in the nation

•Faculty with Broadway, regional, opera, TV/film, and composition credits

•Participant in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen (MTCP)

Training

•Dynamic cross between scholarship and rigorous studio work

•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts for a holistic approach

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with access to the professional scene

•Opportunities to audition for summer positions in NYC and New England

Notable Alumni

•Emily Skeggs — Tony-nominated for Fun Home on Broadway

•Sam Simahk — Broadway debut in Carousel; national tours of The King and I, My Fair Lady

•Andrea Martin — Tony Award winner (My Favorite Year), SCTV star

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2028: 19 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•One of the most celebrated pre-professional MT programs in the nation

•Faculty with Broadway, regional, opera, TV/film, and composition credits

•Participant in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen (MTCP)

Training

•Dynamic cross between scholarship and rigorous studio work

•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts for a holistic approach

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with access to the professional scene

•Opportunities to audition for summer positions in NYC and New England

Notable Alumni

•Emily Skeggs — Tony-nominated for Fun Home on Broadway

•Sam Simahk — Broadway debut in Carousel; national tours of The King and I, My Fair Lady

•Andrea Martin — Tony Award winner (My Favorite Year), SCTV star

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2028: 19 students

Key Info

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Common App

Fee

$65Waiver

Deadline

Early application deadlineEarly DecisionEarly ActionNov 3, 2025

Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 16, 2026

TransferMar 2, 2026

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$30Waiver

Deadline

Early Action / Early Decision I PrescreenNov 6, 2025

Early Decision II PrescreenJan 8, 2026

Regular Decision PrescreenJan 19, 2026

Transfer PrescreenMar 24, 2026

Auditions

Boston In-Person (EA/ED I)Nov 15, 2025

Virtual Audition (EA/ED I)Nov 16, 2025

Boston In-Person (EA/ED I)Nov 22, 2025

Virtual Audition (EA/ED I)Nov 23, 2025

Boston In-Person (ED II / RD)Jan 17, 2026

Virtual Audition (ED II / RD)Jan 18, 2026

Unified Auditions — New York (RD)Jan 23, 2026

Unified Auditions — New York (RD)Jan 24, 2026

Unified Auditions — New York (RD)Jan 25, 2026

Boston In-Person (RD)Jan 31, 2026

Virtual Audition (RD)Feb 1, 2026

Unified Auditions — Chicago (RD)Feb 2, 2026

Unified Auditions — Chicago (RD)Feb 3, 2026

Unified Auditions — Chicago (RD)Feb 4, 2026

Audition dateBoston In-Person (RD)Unified Auditions — Los Angeles (RD)Feb 7, 2026

Audition dateUnified Auditions — Los Angeles (RD, MT Only)Virtual Audition (RD)Feb 8, 2026

Boston In-Person (RD)Feb 14, 2026

Virtual Audition (RD)Feb 15, 2026

Boston In-Person (Transfer)Apr 12, 2026

Virtual Audition (Transfer)Apr 19, 2026

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 a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option a

•Dance/movement video required

•Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick

•Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option C

•Ballet not required

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

Optional Wildcard

•60-90 seconds

•Use it to share a special skill, an interesting story, or something you are passionate about

Examples

•Instrument or original composition

•Comedy sketch or how-to video

•Performance in another language

•Additional dance style such as tap, hip hop, or ballet

Additional Materials

Slate Video

•State your name (and pronouns if desired)

•Speak loudly and clearly directly at camera

•No need to slate individual performance videos

HEADSHOT/SELFIE (professional not required)

Resume

•1-page theatrical resume

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Songs

Requirements

•Two Contrasting SONGS, ~1 min each

•One pre-1970, one post-1970

•May use prescreen songs if they meet requirements

•Accompanist provided — bring sheet music in proper key

Monologues

Requirements

•Two 1-3 Minute Contrasting Monologues from two contemporary plays (1950–present)

•One MUST be comedic

•May use prescreen monologue if it meets requirements

Dance

Dance Call (in-Person Auditions)

•Dance call included at all in-person auditions

•Virtual auditions use prescreen dance video

Attire

•Practical clothes with jazz shoes, character shoes, or dance sneakers

Additional Materials

Musicianship Exercise

•Brief exercise at live audition

•Evaluates ability to match pitch, remember short musical phrase, and sight-sing simple melodic line

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Important Notes

•Fall enrollment only — may only apply to one Emerson program

•Program selected on Acceptd must match your Emerson College Application

•National Unified Auditions open to Regular Decision applicants only

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Uses Musical Theater Common Prescreen (MTCP) Option A

•Results within 2 weeks via Acceptd messages

•If not invited to MT audition, may be invited to audition for BFA Theatre & Performance instead

•Slots first-come, first-served — fill up as early as August

•Not all audition types available during every part of the cycle

•Audition modality/location has NO bearing on admission decision

•Contact: pa_artisticreview@emerson.edu, 617-824-8780

Audition Expectations

•Invitation-only after passing prescreen

•Boston in-person: 5-hour block with dance call, info session, flexible "volunteering" order

•Outside-Boston in-person: info session, group dance call, then individual audition slots

•Virtual: via Acceptd AuditionRoom with info session then individual slots

Academic info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

3.9K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$49,180

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,056

before aid

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

$0-30k$32,650

$30-48k$32,621

$48-75k$41,927

$75-110k$46,252

$110k+$57,288

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•One of the most celebrated pre-professional MT programs in the nation

•Faculty with Broadway, regional, opera, TV/film, and composition credits

•Participant in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen (MTCP)

Training

•Dynamic cross between scholarship and rigorous studio work

•Over 40% of degree requirements in liberal arts for a holistic approach

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with access to the professional scene

•Opportunities to audition for summer positions in NYC and New England

Notable Alumni

•Emily Skeggs — Tony-nominated for Fun Home on Broadway

•Sam Simahk — Broadway debut in Carousel; national tours of The King and I, My Fair Lady

•Andrea Martin — Tony Award winner (My Favorite Year), SCTV star

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2028: 19 students

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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