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Friends University

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Theatre

Music education

Music performance

Composition & music studies

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BA Music Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Equal emphasis on vocal training, dance, and acting — true triple-threat preparation

Opportunities to direct, choreograph, and stage manage

World-class guest choreographers, artists, and teachers visit each year

Performance & Productions

The Mikado (2018) awarded 2nd place nationally by the National Opera Association

Multiple theatre and music theatre productions staged each year

Professional Development

Located in Wichita, home to Music Theatre of Wichita (premier summer stock)

Multiple operating theatres in the metro area provide performing and internship opportunities

Small student-to-teacher ratios allow individualized attention

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,010

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$60,324

Before aid

Average net price

$27,715

After aid

2026 2027 Coa.Pdf · friends.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:12 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Equal emphasis on vocal training, dance, and acting — true triple-threat preparation

Opportunities to direct, choreograph, and stage manage

World-class guest choreographers, artists, and teachers visit each year

Performance & Productions

The Mikado (2018) awarded 2nd place nationally by the National Opera Association

Multiple theatre and music theatre productions staged each year

Professional Development

Located in Wichita, home to Music Theatre of Wichita (premier summer stock)

Multiple operating theatres in the metro area provide performing and internship opportunities

Small student-to-teacher ratios allow individualized attention

Program Highlights

Training

Equal emphasis on vocal training, dance, and acting — true triple-threat preparation

Opportunities to direct, choreograph, and stage manage

World-class guest choreographers, artists, and teachers visit each year

Performance & Productions

The Mikado (2018) awarded 2nd place nationally by the National Opera Association

Multiple theatre and music theatre productions staged each year

Professional Development

Located in Wichita, home to Music Theatre of Wichita (premier summer stock)

Multiple operating theatres in the metro area provide performing and internship opportunities

Small student-to-teacher ratios allow individualized attention

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Fine Arts Scholarship Audition Day

Oct 15, 2026Feb 15, 2027Apr 16, 2027

Fine Arts Scholarships · friends.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

Requirements

One 16-32 Bar Cut

From the musical theatre genre

Must bring sheet music for accompanist (in-person)

For virtual: may use live or recorded accompaniment

Monologues

Requirements

One Contemporary monologue, 1 min

Dramatic or comic monologue from a published play

Present in your natural voice without dialects

A secondary, contrasting contemporary monologue may be requested by faculty

Dance

Dance Call

Must be prepared to participate in a dance call (in-person audition)

Virtual Option

Submit 60-90 seconds of dance in any discipline (jazz, ballet, modern, African, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary)

Full body must be visible in frame at all times

Attire

Women: character shoes, jazz shoes, or ballet slippers; leotard, tights, dance skirt, or non-bulky warm-up wear

Men: jazz or ballet shoes, tights or sweatpants and t-shirt

Fine Arts Scholarships · friends.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Friends University through the university application portal

No separate program application required

Rolling admission

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

Important Notes

Schedule an audition through the Fine Arts Scholarship Application form

Both on-campus and virtual audition options available

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition is for fine arts scholarship consideration, not required for program admission

Schedule via the Fine Arts Scholarship Application on the Friends University website

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions held on campus

Virtual auditions available via Zoom with video submissions

Three components: monologue, song, and dance

Upload videos to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud

Email links to Joice Henry, Director of Musical Theatre (joice_henry@friends.edu)

Submit 2-5 clips total (not per area), 60-90 seconds each, no more than 3 minutes per segment

Clips that demonstrate more than one area are acceptable (e.g., singing and dancing)

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarships

Up to $68,000 in total scholarships and financial aid available

Open to students of any major

Awarded on the basis of audition

Both on-campus and virtual auditions accepted

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,010

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$60,324

Before aid

Average net price

$27,715

After aid

2026 2027 Coa.Pdf · friends.edu College Scorecard

Training

Equal emphasis on vocal training, dance, and acting — true triple-threat preparation

Opportunities to direct, choreograph, and stage manage

World-class guest choreographers, artists, and teachers visit each year

Performance & Productions

The Mikado (2018) awarded 2nd place nationally by the National Opera Association

Multiple theatre and music theatre productions staged each year

Professional Development

Located in Wichita, home to Music Theatre of Wichita (premier summer stock)

Multiple operating theatres in the metro area provide performing and internship opportunities

Small student-to-teacher ratios allow individualized attention

Updated Aug 27, 10:12 PM

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