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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)

Trains students for the new era of Broadway performance exemplified by Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away

Training

Mission to produce professional musical theatre artists whose voice, acting, and dance training empowers them to be nimble performer-auteurs

Faculty of artist-teachers works within context of liberal arts education

Program accepts 12-15 admissions each year providing focused individual attention

Performance & Productions

Department produces two musicals and six plays each year in main season, plus two musicals and a play during IU Summer Theatre season

Home to IU Broadway Cabaret, a touring musical theatre ensemble

Students routinely cast in summer productions at The St. Louis MUNY Opera, Maine State Music Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, and other professional venues

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Stanley (B.S.O.F. 2002) — received TONY nomination for Jagged Little Pill

Alumni working in Hamilton National Tours, Frozen National Tour, Mean Girls National Tour, Jersey Boys film, and Tokyo Disney

Professional Development

Sibling program pairs freshmen with sophomore or junior students for mentorship

Located in Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center with state-of-the-art performance spaces

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2025: 8 students

Class of 2024: 17 students

School Info

Snapshot

3.76

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

37.8K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,142

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,702

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,574

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,264

After aid

Index · studentcentral.indiana.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 2, 11:53 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)

Trains students for the new era of Broadway performance exemplified by Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away

Training

Mission to produce professional musical theatre artists whose voice, acting, and dance training empowers them to be nimble performer-auteurs

Faculty of artist-teachers works within context of liberal arts education

Program accepts 12-15 admissions each year providing focused individual attention

Performance & Productions

Department produces two musicals and six plays each year in main season, plus two musicals and a play during IU Summer Theatre season

Home to IU Broadway Cabaret, a touring musical theatre ensemble

Students routinely cast in summer productions at The St. Louis MUNY Opera, Maine State Music Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, and other professional venues

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Stanley (B.S.O.F. 2002) — received TONY nomination for Jagged Little Pill

Alumni working in Hamilton National Tours, Frozen National Tour, Mean Girls National Tour, Jersey Boys film, and Tokyo Disney

Professional Development

Sibling program pairs freshmen with sophomore or junior students for mentorship

Located in Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center with state-of-the-art performance spaces

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2025: 8 students

Class of 2024: 17 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)

Trains students for the new era of Broadway performance exemplified by Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away

Training

Mission to produce professional musical theatre artists whose voice, acting, and dance training empowers them to be nimble performer-auteurs

Faculty of artist-teachers works within context of liberal arts education

Program accepts 12-15 admissions each year providing focused individual attention

Performance & Productions

Department produces two musicals and six plays each year in main season, plus two musicals and a play during IU Summer Theatre season

Home to IU Broadway Cabaret, a touring musical theatre ensemble

Students routinely cast in summer productions at The St. Louis MUNY Opera, Maine State Music Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, and other professional venues

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Stanley (B.S.O.F. 2002) — received TONY nomination for Jagged Little Pill

Alumni working in Hamilton National Tours, Frozen National Tour, Mean Girls National Tour, Jersey Boys film, and Tokyo Disney

Professional Development

Sibling program pairs freshmen with sophomore or junior students for mentorship

Located in Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center with state-of-the-art performance spaces

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2025: 8 students

Class of 2024: 17 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$65

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Deadlines · bloomington.iu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

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School Website

Deadline

Prescreen deadline (early audition slot)Nov 1, 2026

Prescreen deadline (remaining audition slots)Dec 1, 2026

Auditions

In-person audition day

Nov 7, 2026Jan 16 & 30, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Musical Theatre · music.indiana.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option A

Two Contrasting Songs

60-90 sec each

One song written before 1970 (musical theater, Golden Age, pop, folk, rock, soul, country, etc.)

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

Should contrast the style of the first selection

Accompaniment & Format

Use recorded musical accompaniment — no a cappella, no self-accompaniment

Cuts must include beginning and end of selection — 32-bar cuts not accepted

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

One Monologue, 60-90 Sec

From a published play or written by a professional writer

A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced, but may not have been professionally published

Dance

MTCP Dance Option A

One Dance Video, 60-90 Sec

Show your best version of choreographed dancing or moving

Any discipline accepted: jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, etc.

Movement Content

Include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick, or a suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

Additional Materials

Slate Video

Name and pronouns, if you would like

Headshot

Resume

High School Transcript

Essay

What work of literature, piece of art, real-life event or person, or movie do you think would make a good original musical, and what might this new musical have to say? What role might you see yourself playing in this production?

Minimum one page, double-spaced

If choosing a film to musicalize, it may not be an existing musical or an animated movie featuring songs that forward the story

Be creative!

Expect to be asked questions about your essay during in-person audition

Musical Theatre · music.indiana.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Requirements

Dance Workshop

1-hour taught dance workshop

Opportunity to demonstrate proficiency, potential, and personality

Wear comfortable stretch clothing — opportunity to change for afternoon auditions

Additional Materials

Acting Workshop

1-hour workshop focusing on basic ensemble work and improvisation

Individual Audition

7-minute individual audition

Expect to be asked questions about your essay

Musical Theatre · music.indiana.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Must list Musical Theatre as major on General Admissions application

Entrance into program is contingent upon acceptance into Indiana University

Apply to IU concurrently with the BFA program application

Auditions may occur while university admission status is still pending

Submit university application by November 1 to be considered for financial assistance

Submit prescreen audition materials via the Jacobs Supplemental Application

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit prescreen materials via the Jacobs Supplemental Application

Prescreen deadline for November 7 audition: November 1, 2026 (early submission strongly encouraged)

Prescreen deadline for January 16 / January 30 / February 20 auditions: December 1, 2026

Application includes prescreen videos, headshot, resume, high school transcript, and essay

Audition Expectations

Select applicants invited to a live audition based on prescreening review; schedule sent by email 3-4 weeks prior

Check in at 8:30 AM in the lobby of the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center

Dance workshop (1 hour) — opportunity to demonstrate proficiency, potential, and personality

Acting workshop focusing on basic ensemble work and improvisation (1 hour)

7-minute individual audition

Expect to be asked questions about your essay

Audition day runs morning and afternoon

Free to leave after individual audition

Wear comfortable stretch clothing for dance workshop — opportunity to change for afternoon auditions

Scholarship Info

Musical Theatre BFA program offers need-based scholarships

School Info

Snapshot

3.76

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

37.8K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,142

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,702

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,574

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,264

After aid

Index · studentcentral.indiana.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)

Trains students for the new era of Broadway performance exemplified by Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away

Training

Mission to produce professional musical theatre artists whose voice, acting, and dance training empowers them to be nimble performer-auteurs

Faculty of artist-teachers works within context of liberal arts education

Program accepts 12-15 admissions each year providing focused individual attention

Performance & Productions

Department produces two musicals and six plays each year in main season, plus two musicals and a play during IU Summer Theatre season

Home to IU Broadway Cabaret, a touring musical theatre ensemble

Students routinely cast in summer productions at The St. Louis MUNY Opera, Maine State Music Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, and other professional venues

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth Stanley (B.S.O.F. 2002) — received TONY nomination for Jagged Little Pill

Alumni working in Hamilton National Tours, Frozen National Tour, Mean Girls National Tour, Jersey Boys film, and Tokyo Disney

Professional Development

Sibling program pairs freshmen with sophomore or junior students for mentorship

Located in Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center with state-of-the-art performance spaces

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2025: 8 students

Class of 2024: 17 students

Updated Sep 2, 11:53 PM