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Program Recognition

•Joint program offered through College of Music and School of Theatre

•Highly competitive program preparing students for professional careers

•Comprehensive curriculum with courses in theatre, music, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Two musicals each season for performance opportunities

•Students encouraged to perform in FSU Opera, choral/instrumental ensembles, and Mainstage plays

Notable Alumni

•Montego Glover — Tony nomination for Best Actress in Memphis, Drama Desk Award winner

•Christiani Pitts — Broadway's King Kong and A Bronx Tale

•Leslie Flesner — Broadway's Hello, Dolly!

•Danny Burgos — Broadway debut in On Your Feet

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase each spring in New York City for directors, talent agents, and casting directors

•Consistently ranked in the top 12 for number of alumni on Broadway stages

Study Abroad

•London Theatre Program with England's best teachers and artists

•Students attend theatre weekly in London and visit other countries during breaks

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 7 students (BFA+BM)

•Class of 2029: 7 students (BFA+BM)

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Joint program offered through College of Music and School of Theatre

•Highly competitive program preparing students for professional careers

•Comprehensive curriculum with courses in theatre, music, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Two musicals each season for performance opportunities

•Students encouraged to perform in FSU Opera, choral/instrumental ensembles, and Mainstage plays

Notable Alumni

•Montego Glover — Tony nomination for Best Actress in Memphis, Drama Desk Award winner

•Christiani Pitts — Broadway's King Kong and A Bronx Tale

•Leslie Flesner — Broadway's Hello, Dolly!

•Danny Burgos — Broadway debut in On Your Feet

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase each spring in New York City for directors, talent agents, and casting directors

•Consistently ranked in the top 12 for number of alumni on Broadway stages

Study Abroad

•London Theatre Program with England's best teachers and artists

•Students attend theatre weekly in London and visit other countries during breaks

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 7 students (BFA+BM)

•Class of 2029: 7 students (BFA+BM)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Joint program offered through College of Music and School of Theatre

•Highly competitive program preparing students for professional careers

•Comprehensive curriculum with courses in theatre, music, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Two musicals each season for performance opportunities

•Students encouraged to perform in FSU Opera, choral/instrumental ensembles, and Mainstage plays

Notable Alumni

•Montego Glover — Tony nomination for Best Actress in Memphis, Drama Desk Award winner

•Christiani Pitts — Broadway's King Kong and A Bronx Tale

•Leslie Flesner — Broadway's Hello, Dolly!

•Danny Burgos — Broadway debut in On Your Feet

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase each spring in New York City for directors, talent agents, and casting directors

•Consistently ranked in the top 12 for number of alumni on Broadway stages

Study Abroad

•London Theatre Program with England's best teachers and artists

•Students attend theatre weekly in London and visit other countries during breaks

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 7 students (BFA+BM)

•Class of 2029: 7 students (BFA+BM)

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$30Waiver

Common App Fee

$35Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2025

Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025

Additional DeadlineMar 1, 2026

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Application & Prescreen DeadlineDec 1, 2025

Auditions

Zoom CallbackJan 17, 2026

Zoom CallbackJan 18, 2026

Zoom CallbackJan 24, 2026

Zoom CallbackJan 25, 2026

Campus Callback (Tallahassee)Feb 22, 2026

Campus Callback (Tallahassee)Mar 1, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two Contrasting Musical Selections

•One song written before 1970 from a musical

•One song written after 1970 from a musical

Monologues

Requirements

•One Contemporary Monologue

•Must be from a published play

•60-90 seconds

Dance

Requirements

•Two Contrasting Dance Pieces - 60-90 seconds each

Dance 1: Solo Dance

•Whatever dance discipline you are most comfortable with: jazz, ballet, modern, African, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary (no tap)

•The choreography and the movement should be story-driven and connected to the music where the applicant is dancing with a sense of purpose

Dance 2: Ballet

•Execute a brief series of plié, tendu and grande battement; and also pirouette en déhors (to both sides), and grand jeté across the floor

Ballet

Dance 2: Ballet

•Execute a brief series of plié, tendu and grande battement; and also pirouette en déhors (to both sides), and grand jeté across the floor

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•This can be anything that lets us get to know you a little better. It can be sharing something you love to do like cooking or a craft or demonstrating a special skill like juggling, tennis, a magic act, or an instrument. Be creative and have fun. 60-90 seconds.

Additional Materials

Submission Materials

•Theatrical resume

Headshot

•LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (3 required)

Written Statement

•Music Theatre Future/Career Goals: A SHORT STATEMENT describing your professional goals and your desire to major in Music Theatre (650 words max)

Slate

•You may either do a separate SLATE video introducing yourself and your pieces OR slate your name and songs/monologues at the start of each video

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two Prepared Contrasting Musical Selections

•Perform with piano or instrumental track

•Should demonstrate skill and potential for development

Monologues

Requirements

•One Prepared MONOLOGUE, 60 sec

•Within your casting range

•Should demonstrate skill and potential for development

Dance

Requirements

•Two Dance Combinations

•Applicants emailed video of two dance combinations to learn, record, and upload prior to Zoom callback

•These should demonstrate skill and potential for development

Additional Materials

Campus Callback (Final Round)

•Students under final consideration invited to campus

•Live audition and dance workshop in Tallahassee

•Accompanist provided free of charge

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Complete Florida State University Application first

•Music Theatre Supplemental Application will be added to your Application Checklist within 1-2 hours of submitting your FSU application

Eligibility

•Fall enrollment only

•Prescreen submissions reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submissions reviewed on rolling basis beginning November 1

•Final deadline is December 1

•Initial callbacks conducted via Zoom

•Applicants emailed video of two dance combinations to learn, record, and upload

•Perform two prepared contrasting musical selections with piano or instrumental track

•Perform prepared 60-second monologue within casting range

•Students under final consideration invited to campus for live audition and dance workshop

•Accompanist provided free of charge for on-campus auditions

Scholarship Info

•School of Theatre awards scholarships to selected incoming and continuing students in all BFA areas based on academic ability and potential for achievement

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Joint program offered through College of Music and School of Theatre

•Highly competitive program preparing students for professional careers

•Comprehensive curriculum with courses in theatre, music, and dance

Performance & Productions

•Two musicals each season for performance opportunities

•Students encouraged to perform in FSU Opera, choral/instrumental ensembles, and Mainstage plays

Notable Alumni

•Montego Glover — Tony nomination for Best Actress in Memphis, Drama Desk Award winner

•Christiani Pitts — Broadway's King Kong and A Bronx Tale

•Leslie Flesner — Broadway's Hello, Dolly!

•Danny Burgos — Broadway debut in On Your Feet

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase each spring in New York City for directors, talent agents, and casting directors

•Consistently ranked in the top 12 for number of alumni on Broadway stages

Study Abroad

•London Theatre Program with England's best teachers and artists

•Students attend theatre weekly in London and visit other countries during breaks

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 7 students (BFA+BM)

•Class of 2029: 7 students (BFA+BM)

Updated 22h ago