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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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Admissions

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In-Person Only

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Study Abroad

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

6-8 shows per year across three theatre facilities

Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

100% employment rate for theatre graduates

Performance & Productions

Van Ellis Theatre — versatile space (proscenium, thrust, arena, black-box configurations)

Behrens Chapel — 1,900-seat auditorium for musicals and large-scale productions

Down Center Stage Lab Theatre — intimate space for student-directed work

Professional Development

Annual New York City trip with Broadway/Off-Broadway shows and professional workshops

Edinburgh International Fringe Festival — two weeks performing and seeing shows in Scotland

Additional study abroad options including a semester in London

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) member

Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) member

International Collegiate Theatre Festival (ICTF) member

Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity chapter

School Info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,800

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$53,324

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,555

After aid

Coa 26 27 Ft Campus Under 1.Pdf · hsutx.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:52 AM

Program Highlights

Training

6-8 shows per year across three theatre facilities

Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

100% employment rate for theatre graduates

Performance & Productions

Van Ellis Theatre — versatile space (proscenium, thrust, arena, black-box configurations)

Behrens Chapel — 1,900-seat auditorium for musicals and large-scale productions

Down Center Stage Lab Theatre — intimate space for student-directed work

Professional Development

Annual New York City trip with Broadway/Off-Broadway shows and professional workshops

Edinburgh International Fringe Festival — two weeks performing and seeing shows in Scotland

Additional study abroad options including a semester in London

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) member

Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) member

International Collegiate Theatre Festival (ICTF) member

Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity chapter

Program Highlights

Training

6-8 shows per year across three theatre facilities

Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

100% employment rate for theatre graduates

Performance & Productions

Van Ellis Theatre — versatile space (proscenium, thrust, arena, black-box configurations)

Behrens Chapel — 1,900-seat auditorium for musicals and large-scale productions

Down Center Stage Lab Theatre — intimate space for student-directed work

Professional Development

Annual New York City trip with Broadway/Off-Broadway shows and professional workshops

Edinburgh International Fringe Festival — two weeks performing and seeing shows in Scotland

Additional study abroad options including a semester in London

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) member

Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) member

International Collegiate Theatre Festival (ICTF) member

Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity chapter

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Application · Common App

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School Website

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Nov 20, 2026Feb 27, 2027Apr 2, 2027

Theatre Degrees · hsutx.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Broadway Songs, 32 Bars Each

One Golden Age musical theatre song

One contemporary musical theatre song

Have a third song prepared if requested

Accompaniment

Accompanist provided by the department

Bring sheet music clearly marked for the pianist

Monologues

Two Contrasting Contemporary Monologues, 60-90 Sec Each

Age-appropriate material

Memorized

Dance

Dance Call

All Musical Theatre applicants participate in a group dance call at the end of auditions

Attire

Bring appropriate dance attire

Additional Materials

Theatre Application (Required)

Complete the online Theatre Department application form

Sheet Music (Required)

Bring clearly marked sheet music for accompanist

Theatre Degrees · hsutx.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit university application via Common App or HSU website

Complete separate Theatre Department application form

Select an audition date when completing the theatre application

Auditions by appointment available for those unable to attend scheduled dates

Video submissions accepted

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Three scheduled on-campus audition dates

Auditions also available by appointment

Video submission accepted for those who cannot attend in person

Perform prepared songs and monologues for faculty panel

Group dance call follows individual auditions

Audition also counts as theatre scholarship audition

Contact

Victoria Spangler: (325) 670-1404 or vspangler@hsutx.edu

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

BFA audition doubles as scholarship audition

Scholarship auditions available on all three audition dates

Additional audition appointments available by request

School Info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,800

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$53,324

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,555

After aid

Coa 26 27 Ft Campus Under 1.Pdf · hsutx.edu College Scorecard

Training

6-8 shows per year across three theatre facilities

Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

100% employment rate for theatre graduates

Performance & Productions

Van Ellis Theatre — versatile space (proscenium, thrust, arena, black-box configurations)

Behrens Chapel — 1,900-seat auditorium for musicals and large-scale productions

Down Center Stage Lab Theatre — intimate space for student-directed work

Professional Development

Annual New York City trip with Broadway/Off-Broadway shows and professional workshops

Edinburgh International Fringe Festival — two weeks performing and seeing shows in Scotland

Additional study abroad options including a semester in London

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) member

Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) member

International Collegiate Theatre Festival (ICTF) member

Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity chapter

Updated Aug 5, 12:52 AM

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