Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person OnlySelective12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Small class sizes of 10-14 students per year with personalized instruction
•8 acting classes covering Stanislavski, Meisner, Michael Chekhov, Shakespeare, on-camera, audition technique, and solo performance
•4 voice and movement classes specializing in Linklater, Masks, and Feldenkrais
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior project: 15-minute solo show based on a noteworthy historical person
•4 department productions per year on 2 stages, plus cabarets and special projects
FACILITY
•Professional-caliber theatre venue
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 3, 2025
Regular DecisionDec 17, 2025
PriorityMar 4, 2026
Fee
$30Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
Early Admission (Acceptd)Oct 6, 2025
Final Deadline (Acceptd)Feb 2, 2026
Auditions
Early Admission Callbacks (On Campus)Oct 25, 2025
Final Callbacks (On Campus)Feb 21, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES FROM PUBLISHED PLAYS, 3 min total
•Must be from published plays — no self-written work, musicals, movies, or novels
•At least one must be contemporary
•"Contrasting" can mean two contemporary monologues with different energy
MATERIAL SELECTION
•Must read the entire play to understand your character
•Pick material with strong objectives and age-appropriate roles
•Avoid monologue anthologies that contain pieces not from full plays
Additional Materials
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
•2 letters of recommendation
RESUME
•List theatre experience and training
FIU PROSPECTIVE THEATRE STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE
•Download and complete the editable Word document from department website
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd
•University application via Common App or FIU portal required
ELIGIBILITY
•Transfer students may audition and be admitted
•Placement in acting sequence based on audition and interview results, regardless of previous coursework
•Fall enrollment only
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Submit video audition through Acceptd portal
•Video auditions accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
•Slate your name, degree, Panther ID (if applicable), and introduce each piece
•Re-auditioning requires new material
CALLBACK
•Invitation-only, on campus at FIU Theatre
•Callbacks scheduled twice per year
•Decisions announced approximately 45 days after callbacks
CONTACT
•Rebecca Covey, Head of Performance
•rcovey@fiu.edu | 305-348-3728
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Scholarship opportunities available through the Department of Theatre
•Visit the department Scholarships page for details
Program info updated 17h ago
TRAINING
•Small class sizes of 10-14 students per year with personalized instruction
•8 acting classes covering Stanislavski, Meisner, Michael Chekhov, Shakespeare, on-camera, audition technique, and solo performance
•4 voice and movement classes specializing in Linklater, Masks, and Feldenkrais
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior project: 15-minute solo show based on a noteworthy historical person
•4 department productions per year on 2 stages, plus cabarets and special projects
FACILITY
•Professional-caliber theatre venue
Updated 17h ago
Academic School Information
4.10
Avg GPA (W)
55%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
39,508
Enrollment
$60,249
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,565
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,964
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,288
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$7,003
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,873
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,925
Family Income $75k - $110k$14,568
Family Income $110k+$18,200
