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Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre Studies

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BFA Dance & Choreography for Musical Theatre

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BS Theatre Administration

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Training

•Ensemble-based, highly individualized acting training with Rasaboxes integration, Bioenergetics, mask work, and Alexander Technique

•Year-by-year curriculum: foundational Voice & Movement and Scene Study shared with MT students → IPA, heightened-language text, stage combat → advanced Dialects, Styles of Acting, Directing → Business of Acting and Acting for the Camera

•Study abroad at Ithaca College London Center with stage combat, performance classes, and weekly London theatre immersion

Performance & Productions

•Required to audition for Production Laboratory (mainstage) shows every semester across three venues in the Dillingham Center

Notable Alumni

•CCH Pounder — Emmy-nominated actress (Avatar, The Shield, NCIS: New Orleans)

•Ben Feldman — Emmy-nominated, Superstore, Mad Men; Broadway: The Graduate

•Jharrel Jerome — Moonlight, When They See Us (Netflix)

•David Boreanaz — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones

•Brian Lee Huynh — Broadway debut cast of War Horse at Lincoln Center

Professional Development

•Field Studies in NYC — networking week with CTD alumni (panels, workshops, seminars)

•Senior Performance Showcase for agents, managers, and casting directors

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2029: 16 students

Academic info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

69%

Admit Rate

school-wide

75%

Grad Rate

4.2K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$33,926

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,540

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$21,901

$30-48k$23,335

$48-75k$28,832

$75-110k$31,846

$110k+$38,785

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Ensemble-based, highly individualized acting training with Rasaboxes integration, Bioenergetics, mask work, and Alexander Technique

•Study abroad at Ithaca College London Center with stage combat, performance classes, and weekly London theatre immersion

Performance & Productions

•Required to audition for Production Laboratory (mainstage) shows every semester across three venues in the Dillingham Center

Notable Alumni

•CCH Pounder — Emmy-nominated actress (Avatar, The Shield, NCIS: New Orleans)

•Ben Feldman — Emmy-nominated, Superstore, Mad Men; Broadway: The Graduate

•Jharrel Jerome — Moonlight, When They See Us (Netflix)

•David Boreanaz — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones

•Brian Lee Huynh — Broadway debut cast of War Horse at Lincoln Center

Professional Development

•Field Studies in NYC — networking week with CTD alumni (panels, workshops, seminars)

•Senior Performance Showcase for agents, managers, and casting directors

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2029: 16 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Ensemble-based, highly individualized acting training with Rasaboxes integration, Bioenergetics, mask work, and Alexander Technique

•Study abroad at Ithaca College London Center with stage combat, performance classes, and weekly London theatre immersion

Performance & Productions

•Required to audition for Production Laboratory (mainstage) shows every semester across three venues in the Dillingham Center

Notable Alumni

•CCH Pounder — Emmy-nominated actress (Avatar, The Shield, NCIS: New Orleans)

•Ben Feldman — Emmy-nominated, Superstore, Mad Men; Broadway: The Graduate

•Jharrel Jerome — Moonlight, When They See Us (Netflix)

•David Boreanaz — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones

•Brian Lee Huynh — Broadway debut cast of War Horse at Lincoln Center

Professional Development

•Field Studies in NYC — networking week with CTD alumni (panels, workshops, seminars)

•Senior Performance Showcase for agents, managers, and casting directors

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2029: 16 students

Expert Tips

Actor-focused program that values grounded, authentic acting in prescreens.

Key Info

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Common App

Fee

$60Waiver

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2025

Early ActionDec 15, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 16, 2026

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

PrescreenDec 1, 2025

Auditions

Unified Auditions - NYCJan 23, 2026

Unified Auditions - NYCJan 24, 2026

Unified Auditions - NYC (morning only)Jan 25, 2026

Ithaca College (morning) / Zoom (afternoon)Jan 31, 2026

Unified Auditions - ChicagoFeb 2, 2026

Unified Auditions - ChicagoFeb 3, 2026

Unified Auditions - ChicagoFeb 4, 2026

Unified Auditions - ChicagoFeb 5, 2026

Unified Auditions - Los AngelesFeb 7, 2026

Ithaca College (morning) / Zoom (afternoon)Feb 14, 2026

Ithaca College (morning) / Zoom (afternoon)Feb 21, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

•Two Contrasting MONOLOGUES, each 60-90 seconds

•One contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950) from a published play or written by a professional writer

•One classical monologue (typically written before 1950) from a published play or written by a professional writer with heightened language

Guidelines

•Monologues must be memorized

•Age-appropriate (generally within 5-10 years of your actual age)

•Should feel authentic to your culture, background, and lived experience

•Active monologues preferred — taking place in real time, focusing on what you want, in direct communication with imaginary scene partner

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Optional wildcard (60-90 seconds): Show your personality! Can be ANYTHING—special skill, passion speech, instrument, original composition, comedy skit, hobby demo, non-English performance, dance style. "What do you want us to know about you?"

Additional Materials

•resume including recent experiences, productions, roles, honors and awards

•HEADSHOT or recent photo (does not need to be professional)

•SLATE VIDEO stating your name and pronouns (if you would like to share)

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Monologues

Requirements

•Two Contrasting MONOLOGUES, 60-90 Sec each

•Same material from prescreen or new material

•One contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950) from a published play or professional writer

•One classical monologue (typically written before 1950) with heightened language

•Monologues must be memorized

•Age-appropriate (generally within 5-10 years of actual age)

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Good to Know

BOTH applications required by December 1: Common App or Coalition AND Acceptd. Submit in any order, but BOTH must be received by deadline. Prescreen materials won't be evaluated until all materials are in. No Early Action for theatre programs. Contact: mtd@ithaca.edu, 607-274-7300

Application Logistics

•Live auditions also held at Unified Auditions (NYC, Chicago, LA)

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Prescreen decisions typically released 3-4 weeks from submission date

•Review filming guidelines before uploading — includes slating, video labeling, and framing info

•No walk-ins — must complete application and prescreen process

Audition Expectations

•Can use same material from prescreen or choose new material

•Same monologue requirements as prescreen

•Locations: Ithaca College campus or Zoom

•No preference given to in-person vs. Zoom

Academic info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

69%

Admit Rate

school-wide

75%

Grad Rate

4.2K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$33,926

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,540

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$21,901

$30-48k$23,335

$48-75k$28,832

$75-110k$31,846

$110k+$38,785

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Ensemble-based, highly individualized acting training with Rasaboxes integration, Bioenergetics, mask work, and Alexander Technique

•Study abroad at Ithaca College London Center with stage combat, performance classes, and weekly London theatre immersion

Performance & Productions

•Required to audition for Production Laboratory (mainstage) shows every semester across three venues in the Dillingham Center

Notable Alumni

•CCH Pounder — Emmy-nominated actress (Avatar, The Shield, NCIS: New Orleans)

•Ben Feldman — Emmy-nominated, Superstore, Mad Men; Broadway: The Graduate

•Jharrel Jerome — Moonlight, When They See Us (Netflix)

•David Boreanaz — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones

•Brian Lee Huynh — Broadway debut cast of War Horse at Lincoln Center

Professional Development

•Field Studies in NYC — networking week with CTD alumni (panels, workshops, seminars)

•Senior Performance Showcase for agents, managers, and casting directors

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2030: 14 students

•Class of 2029: 16 students

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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