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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Broadway professionals with years of experience on and off Broadway, in regional theatre, dance companies, opera companies, and cabaret

Voice instruction, multiple levels and styles of acting and dance

Musicianship: theory, ear-training, and piano

Professional presentation and performer identity development

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Notable Alumni

Graduates performing in Ragtime, Les Misérables, Chicago, and 42nd Street

Credits at Arena Stage — Trinity Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Barrington Stage, national tours, and off-Broadway

Location

30 miles from Broadway

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

58%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,180

Before aid

Average net price

$20,991

After aid

Tuition And Fees · mville.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 8:16 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Broadway professionals with years of experience on and off Broadway, in regional theatre, dance companies, opera companies, and cabaret

Voice instruction, multiple levels and styles of acting and dance

Musicianship: theory, ear-training, and piano

Professional presentation and performer identity development

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Notable Alumni

Graduates performing in Ragtime, Les Misérables, Chicago, and 42nd Street

Credits at Arena Stage — Trinity Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Barrington Stage, national tours, and off-Broadway

Location

30 miles from Broadway

Program Highlights

Training

Broadway professionals with years of experience on and off Broadway, in regional theatre, dance companies, opera companies, and cabaret

Voice instruction, multiple levels and styles of acting and dance

Musicianship: theory, ear-training, and piano

Professional presentation and performer identity development

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Notable Alumni

Graduates performing in Ragtime, Les Misérables, Chicago, and 42nd Street

Credits at Arena Stage — Trinity Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Barrington Stage, national tours, and off-Broadway

Location

30 miles from Broadway

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$75

Deadline

Early ActionNov 17, 2026

Priority Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Admissions · mville.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd Application DeadlineJun 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting Songs

Present 1 up-tempo selection and 1 ballad in different styles

Any length is accepted

Use accompaniment for every song when possible, preferably a live accompanist

An accompanist is provided for on-campus auditions

Monologues

Requirements

One Short Contemporary Monologue

Dance

Requirements

Submit 30-60 seconds of dance in any style

On-campus auditions include a short dance call

Additional Materials

Headshot

Required

Resume

Submit a performance resume, preferably as a PDF

Transcript

Submit transcripts from your most recent schooling

Sheet Music

Bring sheet music for the provided accompanist at on-campus auditions

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Personal Essay

400–500 words

The school shows this prompt only inside its application.

First Year Admissions · mville.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials via Acceptd

Also apply separately through Common App, Coalition App, or the Manhattanville application

Admission Pathway

Rolling admission

The BFA requires at least 6 semesters of private voice lessons with an additional fee

Students do not need to audition to minor in Musical Theatre

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions and video submissions via Acceptd are both available

Applicants within 100 miles of campus should audition in person

A video submission serves as the official audition, not a prescreen

Faculty evaluate current achievement and future potential in acting, singing, and dancing

On-campus auditions include a short dance call

An accompanist is provided for on-campus auditions

Contact

Beth Burrier: beth.burrier@mville.edu

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

The audition is used to recommend performing arts scholarships

Performing arts scholarships are available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

58%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,180

Before aid

Average net price

$20,991

After aid

Tuition And Fees · mville.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broadway professionals with years of experience on and off Broadway, in regional theatre, dance companies, opera companies, and cabaret

Voice instruction, multiple levels and styles of acting and dance

Musicianship: theory, ear-training, and piano

Professional presentation and performer identity development

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Notable Alumni

Graduates performing in Ragtime, Les Misérables, Chicago, and 42nd Street

Credits at Arena Stage — Trinity Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Barrington Stage, national tours, and off-Broadway

Location

30 miles from Broadway

Updated Sep 3, 8:16 PM