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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

Training

One-hour weekly private voice lesson with an additional studio class after the first year

All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for departmental productions

Guest artists and master classes from Broadway professionals and academic leaders, alongside directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

Program Advisor: Ryan Townsend

Performance & Productions

FAU produces three plays, two musicals, two dance showcases, and one film project every academic year

Summer repertory theatre season with one play and one musical

Notable Alumni

Marc Kudisch — 3x Tony Award nominee with 15+ Broadway credits including Thoroughly Modern Millie, 9 to 5, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Melissa Hart — Broadway credits include Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Georgy (Tony nomination), and Candide

Professional Development

Theatre Lab professional resident theatre company — the only professional resident theatre company on campus in the State of Florida

Value

Most affordable BFA program in the state of Florida for residents, with a competitive price for out-of-state students

Located in tropical Boca Raton — South Florida is home to over 75 professional theatre companies

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

66%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

23.8K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,984

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,888

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,030

Before aid

Average net price

$8,752

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · fau.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:13 PM

Program Highlights

Training

One-hour weekly private voice lesson with an additional studio class after the first year

All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for departmental productions

Guest artists and master classes from Broadway professionals and academic leaders, alongside directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

Program Advisor: Ryan Townsend

Performance & Productions

FAU produces three plays, two musicals, two dance showcases, and one film project every academic year

Summer repertory theatre season with one play and one musical

Notable Alumni

Marc Kudisch — 3x Tony Award nominee with 15+ Broadway credits including Thoroughly Modern Millie, 9 to 5, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Melissa Hart — Broadway credits include Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Georgy (Tony nomination), and Candide

Professional Development

Theatre Lab professional resident theatre company — the only professional resident theatre company on campus in the State of Florida

Value

Most affordable BFA program in the state of Florida for residents, with a competitive price for out-of-state students

Located in tropical Boca Raton — South Florida is home to over 75 professional theatre companies

Program Highlights

Training

One-hour weekly private voice lesson with an additional studio class after the first year

All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for departmental productions

Guest artists and master classes from Broadway professionals and academic leaders, alongside directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

Program Advisor: Ryan Townsend

Performance & Productions

FAU produces three plays, two musicals, two dance showcases, and one film project every academic year

Summer repertory theatre season with one play and one musical

Notable Alumni

Marc Kudisch — 3x Tony Award nominee with 15+ Broadway credits including Thoroughly Modern Millie, 9 to 5, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Melissa Hart — Broadway credits include Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Georgy (Tony nomination), and Candide

Professional Development

Theatre Lab professional resident theatre company — the only professional resident theatre company on campus in the State of Florida

Value

Most affordable BFA program in the state of Florida for residents, with a competitive price for out-of-state students

Located in tropical Boca Raton — South Florida is home to over 75 professional theatre companies

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Fee

$30

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Rolling DecisionMar 12, 2027

Deadlines · fau.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

Applicant chooses Option A or B:

Option A: One pre-1970 + one post-1970 song (contrasting styles)

Option B: One MT song + one contrasting song (any style)

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

Dance

MTCP Dance Option B

Dance/movement video required

Show your best version of dancing/moving

No specific technical requirements

60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Ballet video optional

Wildcard / Special SkillOptional

Optional special skill or talent video per MTCP guidelines

Can be anything that showcases a unique talent (juggling, instruments, gymnastics, etc.)

60 seconds maximum

Additional Materials

Headshot

Good clear picture, well lit, with your hair out of your face

Resume

List any experiences demonstrating responsibility (shows, classes, jobs, clubs, awards, sports, volunteer work)

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting songs, 1 min each

May include the same material used in the prescreen

Please be prepared with an additional contrasting song

An accompanist will be provided

Monologues

Requirements

One Contemporary monologue, 1 min

May include the same material used in the prescreen

Please be prepared with an additional contrasting monologue

Dance

Requirements

Dance/movement call

Bring dance/movement clothing

BFA Musical Theatre students will be in a variety of dance classes every semester and placed in a dance level that will challenge and strengthen their ability

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

Admission Pathway

Must apply and be accepted to FAU before accepting an offer into the BFA track

Submit MTCP prescreen via Acceptd — no need to wait for FAU admission

Transfer Pathway

FAU publishes a Music Theatre BFA transfer guide with lower-division course recommendations for transfer planning. Transfer applicants still complete FAU admission plus the MTCP/Acceptd prescreen and callback audition process.

Theatre Music Theatre BFA.Pdf · fau.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submissions accepted beginning September 5, 2025

Prescreen deadline: January 5, 2026

Callback invitations sent no later than January 20, 2026

Acceptance and alternate notifications released March 7, 2026

FAU representatives attend Florida Theatre Conference (FTC), Moonifieds, CAP, Thespians, and other events

Audition Expectations

On-campus audition: Saturday, February 21, 2026

In-person auditions are highly recommended so applicants can tour the department and university, see productions, and meet students and faculty

Optional visit events include FAU's The Tempest production on Friday, February 20, 2026, and Musical Theatre Vocal Craft observation on Monday, February 23, 2026

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

66%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

23.8K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,984

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,888

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,030

Before aid

Average net price

$8,752

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · fau.edu College Scorecard

Training

One-hour weekly private voice lesson with an additional studio class after the first year

All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for departmental productions

Guest artists and master classes from Broadway professionals and academic leaders, alongside directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

Program Advisor: Ryan Townsend

Performance & Productions

FAU produces three plays, two musicals, two dance showcases, and one film project every academic year

Summer repertory theatre season with one play and one musical

Notable Alumni

Marc Kudisch — 3x Tony Award nominee with 15+ Broadway credits including Thoroughly Modern Millie, 9 to 5, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Melissa Hart — Broadway credits include Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Georgy (Tony nomination), and Candide

Professional Development

Theatre Lab professional resident theatre company — the only professional resident theatre company on campus in the State of Florida

Value

Most affordable BFA program in the state of Florida for residents, with a competitive price for out-of-state students

Located in tropical Boca Raton — South Florida is home to over 75 professional theatre companies

Updated Aug 20, 11:13 PM