Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•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
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
ACCREDITATION & HISTORY
•NAST accredited since 1995
•IUP has been producing and teaching musical theatre for more than fifty years
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
Program AppApplication
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Audition Requirements
Songs
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
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
Good to Know
ADMISSION PROCESS
•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
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person auditions on scheduled Experience IUP: Fine Arts Audition/Portfolio Days
•Three components: singing, acting, and (deferred) dance diagnostic
VIRTUAL OPTION
•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
DEFERRAL OPTION
•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
SCHOLARSHIP & ACCEPTANCE
•Decisions made on a rolling basis, usually within one week
•In-person and virtual auditions receive equal consideration
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
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:01 AM
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•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
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
ACCREDITATION & HISTORY
•NAST accredited since 1995
•IUP has been producing and teaching musical theatre for more than fifty years
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 Mar 27, 2:01 AM
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
6,764
Enrollment
$51,019
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,380
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,297
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,804
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$12,364
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,851
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,516
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,722
Family Income $110k+$21,933
