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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•6-8 shows per year across three theatre facilities
•Triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance
•100% employment rate for theatre graduates
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•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
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
•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
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
•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
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionDec 19, 2025
Rolling
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionNov 7, 2025
On-Campus AuditionFeb 20, 2026
On-Campus AuditionMar 27, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUES, 60-90 sec each
•Age-appropriate material
•Memorized
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
Dance
DANCE CALL
•All Musical Theatre applicants participate in a group dance call at the end of auditions
ATTIRE
•Bring appropriate dance attire
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
THEATRE APPLICATION (required)
•Complete the online Theatre Department application form
SHEET MUSIC (required)
•Bring clearly marked sheet music for accompanist
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit university application via Common App or HSU website
•Complete separate Theatre Department application form
AUDITION SCHEDULING
•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 FORMAT
•Three scheduled on-campus audition dates
•Auditions also available by appointment
•Video submission accepted for those who cannot attend in person
AUDITION DAY
•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 School Information
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
53%
Grad Rate
1,275
Enrollment
$54,771
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$31,686
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,031
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,534
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,981
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,485
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,982
Family Income $110k+$26,442
