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James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective40+ Students

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Education

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsPK-12

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BA Theatre

Design & Technology

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective40+ Students

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BA Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition

•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")

•Approximately 48 MT majors total

•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training

Performance & Productions

•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre

•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship

•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years

Notable Alumni

•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years

•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES

•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS

•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY

•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO

Value

•Merit scholarships based on audition strength

•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 17 students

•Class of 2028: 16 students

Academic info

Snapshot

3.66

Avg GPA

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

20.9K

Enrollment

$70K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,322

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$14,250

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,604

before aid

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

$0-30k$11,444

$30-48k$12,977

$48-75k$16,475

$75-110k$22,343

$110k+$30,147

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 4, 11:09 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")

•Approximately 48 MT majors total

•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training

Performance & Productions

•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre

•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship

•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years

Notable Alumni

•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years

•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES

•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS

•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY

•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO

Value

•Merit scholarships based on audition strength

•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 17 students

•Class of 2028: 16 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")

•Approximately 48 MT majors total

•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training

Performance & Productions

•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre

•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship

•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years

Notable Alumni

•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years

•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES

•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS

•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY

•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO

Value

•Merit scholarships based on audition strength

•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 17 students

•Class of 2028: 16 students

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App

Fee

$70Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026

Program AppApplication

Apply

SlideRoom

Deadline

Priority Scholarship ConsiderationJan 25, 2027

Final Video Submission DeadlineFeb 6, 2027

Submit SlideRoom at least 9 days before audition

Auditions

In-Person at JMU (recommended for Early Action)Nov 7, 2026

In-Person at JMU (recommended for Early Action)Dec 5, 2026

NYC UnifiedsJan 23, 2027

NYC UnifiedsJan 24, 2027

In-Person at JMUJan 30, 2027

In-Person at JMUFeb 6, 2027

Audition Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

•Applicant chooses Option A or B:

•Option A: One pre-1970 + one post-1970 song (contrasting styles)

•Option B: One MT song + one contrasting song (any style)

•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 B

•Dance/movement video required

•Show your best version of dancing/moving

•No specific technical requirements

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option C

•Ballet not required

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

WILD CARD (optional), 60-90 seconds

•Special skill, interesting story, passion speech, instrument, etc.

•"What do you want us to know about you?" and "What makes you unique?"

Additional Materials

Headshot

•Photo of yourself

Resume

•Including any relevant artistic experience

Unofficial Transcript

•High school or, for transfer students, both college and high school

Personal Statement

•Describe a creative experience that was meaningful, engaging, or transformative

•1000 words max

Slate video (separate)

•State your name and pronouns (if desired)

•Speak loudly and clearly, directly at the camera

•No need to slate individual performance videos

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to JMU via Common App - this links you to SlideRoom

•Submit SlideRoom application at least 9 days before your audition date

•SlideRoom application is free

•All auditionees (in-person, virtual, or video) must upload videos of two songs, one monologue, and dance to SlideRoom

•Videos are not a prescreen - they supplement your live/virtual audition

•For video-only applicants, these serve as the audition

•Follows Musical Theatre Common Prescreen (MTCP) format

•NYC Unifieds: January 23-24, 2027

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Can audition for both Musical Theatre and Theatre (separate registrations and SlideRoom applications required)

•Encouraged to schedule both on the same day

•Early registration recommended for same-day availability

Audition Expectations

•No prescreen required

•In-person, virtual, or asynchronous video options available

•Three parts: singing, acting, and dancing

•Priority scholarship consideration: apply to JMU Early Action and complete an audition or submit audition materials before January 25, 2027

Contact

•Kate Arecchi: arecchkm@jmu.edu

•Kate Lumpkin: lumpkikr@jmu.edu

•540-568-6342

Scholarship Info

Arts Scholarships

•Excellence in the Arts awards

•Madison Recognition awards

•Merit scholarships from School of Theatre and Dance

Criteria

•Talent and ability based on audition, submitted materials, and interview

•Academic promise based on transcript, GPA (minimum 3.0), and test scores

•Application essay and letter of recommendation also factor in

Priority Consideration

•Apply JMU Early Action and submit SlideRoom before mid-January

•Scholarship decisions communicated in Spring

Academic info

Snapshot

3.66

Avg GPA

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

20.9K

Enrollment

$70K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,322

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$14,250

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,604

before aid

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

$0-30k$11,444

$30-48k$12,977

$48-75k$16,475

$75-110k$22,343

$110k+$30,147

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•BA degree with intensive pre-professional training (accrediting agencies call it "intensive BA")

•Approximately 48 MT majors total

•Combines liberal arts education with professional arts training

Performance & Productions

•Each year: 2 musicals + 3 plays on mainstage, 5-8 student-produced shows in Studio Theatre

•Private voice lessons and one-on-one mentorship

•Any JMU student can audition for productions including first-years

Notable Alumni

•Trey Ellet '92 — Lead role of Mark in Broadway's RENT for three years

•James Moye '00 — Broadway: URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY; national tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

•Michael Minarik '00 — Broadway: ROCK OF AGES (since opening); also LES MISERABLES

•Brent Comer — Broadway: THE OUTSIDERS

•Austin Colby — Broadway: THE GREAT GATSBY

•Rachel Schur — Broadway: CHICAGO

Value

•Merit scholarships based on audition strength

•3.0 GPA minimum for scholarship consideration

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 17 students

•Class of 2028: 16 students

Updated Jun 4, 11:09 PM

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