Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualHighly Selective25-40 StudentsUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Highly Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram 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 OPPORTUNITIES
•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
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Professional relationships with Tony Award–winning Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks of Hartford, and Goodspeed Musicals
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
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$35Waiver
Waived for Early Action applicants
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
DeadlineDec 1, 2025
PrescreenDec 1, 2025
Auditions
National Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 24–25, 2026
National Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 2, 2026
National Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 5, 2026
National Unified Auditions (Los Angeles, CA)Feb 7–8, 2026
Acceptd Fee
$35
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
Callback Requirements
Songs
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
ONE MONOLOGUE
•Same monologue from prescreen, or a different contemporary monologue (not classical)
Dance
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
Good to Know
SUBMISSION PORTAL
•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
MTCP
•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen
•Song Option A, Monologue Option A, Dance Option A, Ballet Option B
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS (via Acceptd or Slate)
•ESSAY describing short and long term career plans
•Two artistic LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION emailed to harttadm@hartford.edu
ELIGIBILITY
•Test-optional school — SAT/ACT scores not required
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Upload prescreen videos by December 1 via UHart Applicant Portal (Slate — free) or Acceptd ($35)
•Each piece uploaded as a separate video file
CALLBACK
•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
Program info updated Mar 28, 3:18 PM
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 OPPORTUNITIES
•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
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Professional relationships with Tony Award–winning Hartford Stage Company, Theaterworks of Hartford, and Goodspeed Musicals
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
Updated Mar 28, 3:18 PM
Academic School Information
3.31
Avg GPA (W)
96%
Admit Rate
56%
Grad Rate
4,146
Enrollment
$60,823
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$49,075
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,282
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$25,925
Family Income $30k - $48k$24,512
Family Income $48k - $75k$27,277
Family Income $75k - $110k$30,956
Family Income $110k+$34,833
