Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualSelective25-40 StudentsUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
DUAL-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
•Unique dual-campus model: Molloy's Rockville Centre campus (40 minutes from NYC) and state-of-the-art Manhattan Center at 50 Broadway
•First-year students live on-campus and travel to NYC 2 days/week; upperclass students in NYC 3 days/week
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Faculty are working professionals currently in the industry
•Private voice lessons are 1-on-1
•Class sizes range from 10-18 students depending on discipline
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Performance opportunities begin sophomore year with required performance projects each semester
•Juniors and seniors eligible for Mainstage Productions
•Senior Showcase required for all seniors — one of the best-attended MT BFA showcases in NYC
PROGRAM DETAILS
•Incoming cohort of approximately 36 students
•Transfer students welcome but must complete full 4-year BFA sequence regardless of previous college experience
Key Info
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option A:
-One song written BEFORE 1970
-One song written AFTER 1970
-Contrasting styles
-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 A:
-Dance/movement video required
-Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick
-Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension
-60-90 seconds
Ballet
•MTCP Ballet Option B:
-Ballet video optional
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
Wild card video optional (special skill, personality showcase, original composition, instrument, hobby, etc.)
Additional Materials
•SLATE VIDEO: Name (and pronouns if desired), under 10 seconds, separate from performance videos
•Ballet video optional
•RESUME
Good to Know
IMPORTANT DEADLINE
•Applications completed after December 1st will only be considered for departmental audition if space is available
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply academically via Common App or Molloy website
•Submit official high school transcripts
•SAT/ACT scores optional (Molloy is test optional, but strong scores can help with scholarship awards)
•Upload prescreen videos to the Molloy/CAP21 Acceptd page (opens September 1)
AUDITION LOCATIONS
•In-person at Manhattan Center (one date coincides with NY Unifieds for out-of-state students)
•Also auditioning at Pittsburgh Unifieds, Drewnifieds, CAP United, Moonifieds, and Chicago Unifieds
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Prescreen videos open September 1 with a December 1 priority deadline
•All complete applicants notified of prescreen decision by December 20
LIVE AUDITION
•Upon academic AND artistic prescreen clearance, selected students receive email link to schedule live audition
•Auditions held both in-person and virtually on several dates from mid-January through end of February
CONTACT
•Rebecca Overton, Head of Musical Theatre Recruitment: roverton@molloy.edu
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:43 PM
DUAL-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
•Unique dual-campus model: Molloy's Rockville Centre campus (40 minutes from NYC) and state-of-the-art Manhattan Center at 50 Broadway
•First-year students live on-campus and travel to NYC 2 days/week; upperclass students in NYC 3 days/week
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Faculty are working professionals currently in the industry
•Private voice lessons are 1-on-1
•Class sizes range from 10-18 students depending on discipline
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Performance opportunities begin sophomore year with required performance projects each semester
•Juniors and seniors eligible for Mainstage Productions
•Senior Showcase required for all seniors — one of the best-attended MT BFA showcases in NYC
PROGRAM DETAILS
•Incoming cohort of approximately 36 students
•Transfer students welcome but must complete full 4-year BFA sequence regardless of previous college experience
Updated Mar 23, 11:43 PM
Academic School Information
3.55
Avg GPA (W)
82%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
3,162
Enrollment
$77,789
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$39,790
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,347
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$17,548
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,241
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,739
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,254
Family Income $110k+$30,144
