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Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX

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Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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BFA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BBS Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,555

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$32,960

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,822

$30-48k$15,190

$48-75k$17,248

$75-110k$18,182

$110k+$25,639

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Program info updated May 31, 10:34 PM

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

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionDec 19, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

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School Website

Auditions

On-Campus AuditionNov 7, 2025

On-Campus AuditionFeb 20, 2026

On-Campus AuditionMar 27, 2026

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

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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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,555

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$32,960

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,822

$30-48k$15,190

$48-75k$17,248

$75-110k$18,182

$110k+$25,639

View full data on 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 May 31, 10:34 PM

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