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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective25-40 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Music Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective25-40 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

Class of 2027: 31 students

Class of 2025: 16 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.31

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

4.1K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$51,908

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$72,414

Before aid

Average net price

$30,282

After aid

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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

Class of 2027: 31 students

Class of 2025: 16 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

Class of 2027: 31 students

Class of 2025: 16 students

Expert Tips

Prescreen early as auditions spots may fill quickly.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Fee

$35

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

FAFSA Priority DeadlineFeb 15, 2027

Enrollment Deposit Priority DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Rolling admission (review begins late September)

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Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Acceptd Fee

$35

Deadline

PrescreenDec 1, 2026

Hartt program Regular Decision undergraduate applicationFeb 15, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Theatre AuditionFeb 13–14 & 27–28, 2027

Virtual auditionFeb 15, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option A

Two Contrasting songs, 60-90 sec each

One song written before 1970 (musical theater, Golden Age, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)

One song written after 1970 — should contrast the style of the first selection

Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella

Recommended waist-up frame

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

One monologue, 60-90 sec

From a published play or written by a professional writer (someone whose plays have been produced, but may not have been professionally published)

Dance

MTCP Dance Option A

One Dance SOLO, 60-90 sec

Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick (or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension)

Any style: jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, or styles beyond American and Euro-western

Must be performed to music — no a cappella dance

May be self-choreographed but must be a solo video

Full-body frame — keep entire person visible at all times

Do not submit barre work — offer a supplemental Ballet submission instead

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Optional ballet, 60 sec max

Brief series of plié, tendu, and grande battement

Pirouette en déhors (to both sides)

One or more grand jeté across the floor

Full-body frame

Wildcard / Special SkillOptional

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

What life experiences inspired your decision to pursue the arts?

Explain how those experiences shaped your aspirations

Describe how a Hartt Theatre education will help you grow as an artist and prepare for a career

Letters of Recommendation

Two artistic letters of recommendation

Email to harttadm@hartford.edu

Transcript

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

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Audition 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

Additional Materials

Clearly marked sheet music

Recorded track for Unified Auditions

Speaker for Unified Auditions

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the University of Hartford application before audition registration

Prescreen videos may be uploaded through the UHart Applicant Portal at no charge or through Acceptd for a separate fee

Early Action is not available for BFA Music Theatre

University application review begins on a rolling basis in late September; Hartt applications submitted after Feb. 15 are considered only as space allows

No late prescreens are reviewed

Program participates in the Musical Theater Common Prescreen; Hartt publishes its current song, monologue, dance, and optional ballet requirements on the official theatre audition page

Eligibility

Test-optional school — SAT/ACT scores not required

Enrollment

FAFSA priority deadline: Feb. 15 — financial-aid filing date, not an admission cutoff

Enrollment deposit priority deadline: May 1 — post-admission priority date, not an application cutoff

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.31

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

4.1K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$51,908

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$72,414

Before aid

Average net price

$30,282

After aid

Default · hartford.edu 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

Class of 2027: 31 students

Class of 2025: 16 students

Updated Sep 13, 6:44 PM