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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Design and Technology

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

General Studies

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

Theatre Studies

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Technical Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Design & Technology

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

Training

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

•All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for productions

•Guest theatre artists, directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

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 and 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

3.83

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

23.8K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

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

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Program Highlights

Training

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

•All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for productions

•Guest theatre artists, directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

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 and 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 additional studio class after first year

•All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for productions

•Guest theatre artists, directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

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 and competitive price for out-of-state students

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

Key Info

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Fee

$30

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Additional DeadlineMar 13, 2027

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Deadline

Prescreen DeadlineJan 5, 2026

Audition

On-Campus Audition (Boca Raton, FL)Feb 21, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

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 Skill (Optional)

•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)

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Callback 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

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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.

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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

3.83

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

23.8K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Training

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

•All BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for productions

•Guest theatre artists, directors, choreographers, and music directors actively working in the field year-round

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 and competitive price for out-of-state students

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

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