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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Technical Theatre and Design

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Foundation in creative expression through acting, improvisation, and script analysis before specializing

Concentrations available in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design, or stage management

Small class sizes with direct faculty advisor for each mainstage project

Award-winning faculty recognized by Kennedy Center/ACTF, Broadway World Orlando, and Orlando Fringe Festival

Performance & Productions

Realized production projects on the mainstage from early semesters

Five shows per year directed by full-time faculty and professional guest directors

Student work featured in multiple productions as part of the Festival of Fine Arts season

Holistic approach emphasizing all elements of the creative process

Professional Development

The Vagabonds Theatre Club with staged readings, ten-minute play festivals, and studio productions

Studio Box improv troupe

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,670

Before aid

Average net price

$28,551

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Costs · flsouthern.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:13 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Foundation in creative expression through acting, improvisation, and script analysis before specializing

Concentrations available in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design, or stage management

Small class sizes with direct faculty advisor for each mainstage project

Award-winning faculty recognized by Kennedy Center/ACTF, Broadway World Orlando, and Orlando Fringe Festival

Performance & Productions

Realized production projects on the mainstage from early semesters

Five shows per year directed by full-time faculty and professional guest directors

Student work featured in multiple productions as part of the Festival of Fine Arts season

Holistic approach emphasizing all elements of the creative process

Professional Development

The Vagabonds Theatre Club with staged readings, ten-minute play festivals, and studio productions

Studio Box improv troupe

Program Highlights

Training

Foundation in creative expression through acting, improvisation, and script analysis before specializing

Concentrations available in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design, or stage management

Small class sizes with direct faculty advisor for each mainstage project

Award-winning faculty recognized by Kennedy Center/ACTF, Broadway World Orlando, and Orlando Fringe Festival

Performance & Productions

Realized production projects on the mainstage from early semesters

Five shows per year directed by full-time faculty and professional guest directors

Student work featured in multiple productions as part of the Festival of Fine Arts season

Holistic approach emphasizing all elements of the creative process

Professional Development

The Vagabonds Theatre Club with staged readings, ten-minute play festivals, and studio productions

Studio Box improv troupe

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

University app required before registering for portfolio review — for the Theatre & Dance Day interviewSep 28, 2026

Early Decision / Early ActionNov 1, 2026

University app required before registering for portfolio review — upload deadline for the December (virtual) and January interviewsNov 9, 2026

Priority Decision 1Dec 1, 2026

University app required before registering for portfolio review — final upload deadline for the February and March (virtual) interviewsJan 11, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Portfolio Upload Deadline (Theatre & Dance Day)Sep 28, 2026

Portfolio Upload Deadline (Winter Interviews)Nov 9, 2026

Portfolio Upload Deadline (Spring Interviews)Jan 11, 2027

Auditions

On-Site Interview (Theatre & Dance Day, Lakeland, FL)Oct 5, 2026

Virtual Interview

Dec 12, 2026Mar 20, 2027

Interview Day (Lakeland, FL)

Jan 23, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Theatre Auditions · flsouthern.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Artistic Resume (Required)

Document your artistic and technical experience

Digital Portfolio (Required)

Should show the process and results of your artistic work or applicable experiences

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

Two letters from people you have worked with as an artist (director, designer, teacher, or supervisor)

Theatre Auditions · flsouthern.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Florida Southern College via Common App or FSC Preferred App (no application fee)

Submit portfolio materials via the theatre auditions registration page

No separate audition portal required

Admission Pathway

Elective courses lead to concentration in scenic, lighting, sound, or costume design, or stage management

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person and virtual interviews take place on the scheduled theatre audition days

All published portfolio deadlines apply

Submit artistic resume, digital portfolio, and two letters of recommendation

After materials and recommendations are received, you will be notified by email about your interview date and time

Contact

Theatreauditions@flsouthern.edu

Karissa Barber: 863.680.4226

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Scholarships awarded based on portfolio and interview by theatre faculty

BFA portfolio candidates automatically considered for scholarship eligibility

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,670

Before aid

Average net price

$28,551

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Costs · flsouthern.edu College Scorecard

Training

Foundation in creative expression through acting, improvisation, and script analysis before specializing

Concentrations available in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design, or stage management

Small class sizes with direct faculty advisor for each mainstage project

Award-winning faculty recognized by Kennedy Center/ACTF, Broadway World Orlando, and Orlando Fringe Festival

Performance & Productions

Realized production projects on the mainstage from early semesters

Five shows per year directed by full-time faculty and professional guest directors

Student work featured in multiple productions as part of the Festival of Fine Arts season

Holistic approach emphasizing all elements of the creative process

Professional Development

The Vagabonds Theatre Club with staged readings, ten-minute play festivals, and studio productions

Studio Box improv troupe

Updated Aug 20, 11:13 PM