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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective25-40 Students

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Music Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Actor Training

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Music Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective25-40 Students

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

Program profile

Under 12 Students

Training

•Integrates comprehensive actor training with rigorous instruction in singing and dance

•Weekly individual voice lessons plus classes in ear training and music theory

•Multiple levels of ballet, jazz, and tap

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities beginning in second year, culminating in full-scale professionally designed productions

•Fourth-year students in residence at Goodspeed Musicals for three weeks working on Festival of New Musicals

•Students may audition for Hartford Stage Company productions including annual A Christmas Carol

•Many students join the Equity Membership Candidate Program during their time at Hartt

Notable Alumni

•Jamaal Fields-Green ’18 — only actor to play Michael Jackson in all three global productions of MJ: The Musical (Broadway, national tour, London); Hamilton national tour

•Leslie Walker ’19 — Broadway debut in the revival of Funny Girl as original cast member

•Aneesa Folds ’14 — Broadway cast of Freestyle Love Supreme, founded by Lin-Manuel Miranda

•Keisha Gilles ’12 — Broadway and national tours of The Book of Mormon; national tour of Dreamgirls

Professional Development

•Professional relationships with Tony Award–winning Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks of Hartford, and Goodspeed Musicals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 25 students

•Class of 2028: 31 students

School Info

Snapshot

3.31

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

4.1K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,908

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$72,414

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,282

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 3:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Integrates comprehensive actor training with rigorous instruction in singing and dance

•Weekly individual voice lessons plus classes in ear training and music theory

•Multiple levels of ballet, jazz, and tap

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities beginning in second year, culminating in full-scale professionally designed productions

•Fourth-year students in residence at Goodspeed Musicals for three weeks working on Festival of New Musicals

•Students may audition for Hartford Stage Company productions including annual A Christmas Carol

•Many students join the Equity Membership Candidate Program during their time at Hartt

Notable Alumni

•Jamaal Fields-Green ’18 — only actor to play Michael Jackson in all three global productions of MJ: The Musical (Broadway, national tour, London); Hamilton national tour

•Leslie Walker ’19 — Broadway debut in the revival of Funny Girl as original cast member

•Aneesa Folds ’14 — Broadway cast of Freestyle Love Supreme, founded by Lin-Manuel Miranda

•Keisha Gilles ’12 — Broadway and national tours of The Book of Mormon; national tour of Dreamgirls

Professional Development

•Professional relationships with Tony Award–winning Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks of Hartford, and Goodspeed Musicals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 25 students

•Class of 2028: 31 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Integrates comprehensive actor training with rigorous instruction in singing and dance

•Weekly individual voice lessons plus classes in ear training and music theory

•Multiple levels of ballet, jazz, and tap

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities beginning in second year, culminating in full-scale professionally designed productions

•Fourth-year students in residence at Goodspeed Musicals for three weeks working on Festival of New Musicals

•Students may audition for Hartford Stage Company productions including annual A Christmas Carol

•Many students join the Equity Membership Candidate Program during their time at Hartt

Notable Alumni

•Jamaal Fields-Green ’18 — only actor to play Michael Jackson in all three global productions of MJ: The Musical (Broadway, national tour, London); Hamilton national tour

•Leslie Walker ’19 — Broadway debut in the revival of Funny Girl as original cast member

•Aneesa Folds ’14 — Broadway cast of Freestyle Love Supreme, founded by Lin-Manuel Miranda

•Keisha Gilles ’12 — Broadway and national tours of The Book of Mormon; national tour of Dreamgirls

Professional Development

•Professional relationships with Tony Award–winning Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks of Hartford, and Goodspeed Musicals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 25 students

•Class of 2028: 31 students

Key Info

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Fee

$35Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Fee

Acceptd Fee

$35

Deadline

PrescreenDec 1, 2025

Auditions

National Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 24, 2026

National Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 25, 2026

National Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 2, 2026

National Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 5, 2026

National Unified Auditions (Los Angeles, CA)Feb 7, 2026

National Unified Auditions (Los Angeles, CA)Feb 8, 2026

On-Campus CallbackFeb 14, 2026

On-Campus CallbackFeb 15, 2026

Virtual CallbackFeb 16, 2026

On-Campus CallbackFeb 28, 2026

On-Campus CallbackMar 1, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option a

•One song written BEFORE 1970

•One song written AFTER 1970

•Contrasting styles

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option a

•Dance/movement video required

•Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick

•Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

•Ballet video optional

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Anything you want — a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc. Prompt: "What do you want us to know about you?" and "What makes you unique?" Length: 60–90 seconds. No slate required in wild card media.

Additional Materials

Slate Video

•Record one introduction video stating your name (and pronouns if desired)

•Speak loudly and clearly directly at the camera

•No longer than 10 seconds

•No need to slate individual performance videos

Resume

Performance Resume

Headshot

•Current headshot or photograph

Essay

•Describe your short- and long-term career plans

Letters of Recommendation

•Two artistic letters of recommendation

•Email to harttadm@hartford.edu

Official High School Transcript

•Have your official high school transcript submitted to the University of Hartford

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Callback Requirements

Songs

•May be asked to sing the same songs from prescreen or a different song — be prepared to sing only one

•Be prepared for the possibility of singing a pop/rock selection

Accompaniment

•On-campus: live accompanist provided — bring prepared sheet music with cuts marked clearly

•Unified Auditions: provide your own recorded track and speaker — no pianist provided

Monologues

Requirements

•One Monologue

•Same monologue from prescreen, or a different contemporary monologue (not classical)

Dance

Requirements

•Group Dance Call

Attire

•Basic dance or rehearsal attire: tights, leotard, jazz pants, fitted t-shirt — all in dark colors

•Jazz or ballet shoes

•No baggy clothes, character shoes, or sneakers

•Hair pulled off face and neck, jewelry removed

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Prescreen videos can be uploaded to the UHart Applicant Portal (Slate) at no charge, or through Acceptd ($35 fee)

•Upload each piece as a separate video file — no continuous videos

•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

•Song Option A, Monologue Option A, Dance Option A, Ballet Option B

Eligibility

•Test-optional school — SAT/ACT scores not required

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Upload prescreen videos by December 1 via UHart Applicant Portal (Slate — free) or Acceptd ($35)

•Each piece uploaded as a separate video file

•Applicants who pass the prescreen will be invited to an in-person callback

•Callback includes: songs, monologue, and group dance call

•Virtual callback available if you live 300+ miles from CT or have travel restrictions — contact harttadm@hartford.edu

•Virtual callbacks may not be available in some cases

Scholarship Info

•Performing Arts Scholarship: All accepted students automatically considered based on audition; awards range up to full tuition

•Renewable annually for the length of the program with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA (or 3.0 in major) and full-time status

•No separate scholarship application required

School Info

Snapshot

3.31

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

4.1K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,908

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$72,414

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,282

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Integrates comprehensive actor training with rigorous instruction in singing and dance

•Weekly individual voice lessons plus classes in ear training and music theory

•Multiple levels of ballet, jazz, and tap

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities beginning in second year, culminating in full-scale professionally designed productions

•Fourth-year students in residence at Goodspeed Musicals for three weeks working on Festival of New Musicals

•Students may audition for Hartford Stage Company productions including annual A Christmas Carol

•Many students join the Equity Membership Candidate Program during their time at Hartt

Notable Alumni

•Jamaal Fields-Green ’18 — only actor to play Michael Jackson in all three global productions of MJ: The Musical (Broadway, national tour, London); Hamilton national tour

•Leslie Walker ’19 — Broadway debut in the revival of Funny Girl as original cast member

•Aneesa Folds ’14 — Broadway cast of Freestyle Love Supreme, founded by Lin-Manuel Miranda

•Keisha Gilles ’12 — Broadway and national tours of The Book of Mormon; national tour of Dreamgirls

Professional Development

•Professional relationships with Tony Award–winning Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks of Hartford, and Goodspeed Musicals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 25 students

•Class of 2028: 31 students

Updated May 27, 3:16 AM