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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NAST accredited since 1995

IUP has been producing and teaching musical theatre for more than fifty years

Training

Build craft as an actor, singer, and dancer in a supportive community

Study at the intersection of theatre, dance, and music

Individualized support with a student mentor and full-time faculty advisor

Performance & Productions

Four main stage productions and six student-written productions every year

Join Theater-by-the-Grove starting your first semester

Annual showcase at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Notable Alumni

Natalie Palamides — - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Netflix special Nate, voice of Buttercup on Powerpuff Girls

Ian Gallanar — - Founding Artistic Director, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company; Helen Hayes Tribute Award winner

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,822

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,176

Before aid

Average net price

$16,804

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Vs Your Bill · iup.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited since 1995

IUP has been producing and teaching musical theatre for more than fifty years

Training

Build craft as an actor, singer, and dancer in a supportive community

Study at the intersection of theatre, dance, and music

Individualized support with a student mentor and full-time faculty advisor

Performance & Productions

Four main stage productions and six student-written productions every year

Join Theater-by-the-Grove starting your first semester

Annual showcase at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Notable Alumni

Natalie Palamides — - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Netflix special Nate, voice of Buttercup on Powerpuff Girls

Ian Gallanar — - Founding Artistic Director, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company; Helen Hayes Tribute Award winner

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited since 1995

IUP has been producing and teaching musical theatre for more than fifty years

Training

Build craft as an actor, singer, and dancer in a supportive community

Study at the intersection of theatre, dance, and music

Individualized support with a student mentor and full-time faculty advisor

Performance & Productions

Four main stage productions and six student-written productions every year

Join Theater-by-the-Grove starting your first semester

Annual showcase at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Notable Alumni

Natalie Palamides — - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Netflix special Nate, voice of Buttercup on Powerpuff Girls

Ian Gallanar — - Founding Artistic Director, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company; Helen Hayes Tribute Award winner

Key Info

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Audition Requirements And Guidelines · iup.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting Vocal SELECTIONS, 32 bars each

One ballad

One up-tempo

One selection must be written prior to 1970

Accompaniment

Accompanist provided for in-person auditions

For remote auditions, use recorded instrumental tracks or record with your own accompanist

No a cappella singing

Preparation

Sheet music in a binder or folder with fewest page turns

Provide the name, composer, and key signature, plus the name of the book or anthology (not required for remote auditions)

Monologues

Requirements

One Contemporary monologue, approx. 1 min

Age-appropriate selection from a contemporary American script

Dance

Dance Diagnostic

Diagnostic audition held during your first semester at IUP if necessary

No dance component at the initial audition

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Attach to your audition email

Headshot (Optional)

May be included with your email submission

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Not required but can be helpful for scholarship awards

Audition Requirements And Guidelines · iup.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply and be accepted to IUP

Step 2: Schedule an audition via the IUP audition portal

Musical Theatre majors receive a message from Admissions directing them to register

Enrollment

Fall enrollment available

Students not admitted to the Musical Theatre track may declare a BA Theatre major instead

Important Notes

Decisions made on a rolling basis, usually within one week

In-person and virtual auditions receive equal consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

You may defer your audition until your first year and enter the music curriculum in the second year

Theatre and dance courses apply to either degree path

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions on scheduled Experience IUP: Fine Arts Audition/Portfolio Days

Three components: singing, acting, and (deferred) dance diagnostic

Zoom auditions arranged on the same dates as in-person auditions

Video-recorded auditions also accepted: send YouTube or Vimeo links to cjcole@iup.edu

Follow-up Zoom interview scheduled after video review

Contact

Carrie J. Cole: cjcole@iup.edu

Scheduling questions: Dawnette Shellhammer, dmshell@iup.edu or 724-357-2397

Scholarship Info

Freshman Talent Scholarship

Available based on audition performance

In-person and virtual auditions receive equal consideration

Decisions on a rolling basis, usually within one week

Gene Kelly Scholarship

Available through Pittsburgh CLO

Separate application packet required

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,822

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,176

Before aid

Average net price

$16,804

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Vs Your Bill · iup.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited since 1995

IUP has been producing and teaching musical theatre for more than fifty years

Training

Build craft as an actor, singer, and dancer in a supportive community

Study at the intersection of theatre, dance, and music

Individualized support with a student mentor and full-time faculty advisor

Performance & Productions

Four main stage productions and six student-written productions every year

Join Theater-by-the-Grove starting your first semester

Annual showcase at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Notable Alumni

Natalie Palamides — - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Netflix special Nate, voice of Buttercup on Powerpuff Girls

Ian Gallanar — - Founding Artistic Director, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company; Helen Hayes Tribute Award winner

Updated 6d ago