Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualHighly Selective12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Highly Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
TRAINING
•Conservatory-derived program with 92 credits in core performance training
•Triple-threat curriculum: acting, voice, dance, music theory, piano
•Private voice lessons included in tuition; no-cut policy through graduation
•75+ faculty who are working NYC-area professionals
PERFORMANCE
•~5 fully staged productions per year plus musicals in concert and new work workshops
•Six performance spaces including Alexander Kasser Theater and Memorial Auditorium
•Freshmen eligible spring semester; no grad program so all roles go to undergrads
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Annual Senior Showcase on Theatre Row (42nd Street) with Actors Connection
•12 miles from Manhattan for direct NYC industry access
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Gerard McIntyre '84 (Broadway: Anything Goes, Once on This Island)
•Stephen Bienskie '89 (Broadway: Cats, Chess revival)
•Wilson Mendietta '97 (Broadway: Man of La Mancha revival, Bombay Dreams)
•Stuart Zagnit '74 (Broadway: Seussical, The Wild Party)
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$65Waiver
Program AppApplication
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionDec 13, 2025
Virtual AuditionJan 17, 2026
On-Campus AuditionFeb 14, 2026
On-Campus AuditionMar 7, 2026
Audition Fee
$65
Required for all prescreen, Unified, and on-campus auditions
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option B:
-One musical theater song from any time period
-One contrasting song of your choice (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
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
OPTIONAL WILD CARD VIDEO (60-90 sec)
•Show your personality or share something about you
•Special skill, interesting story, passionate speech
•Instrument you play, original composition/song/poem
•How-to video on something you are good at
•Additional dance style (tap, hip hop, lyrical, ballet, etc.)
•"What do you want us to know about you?"
Additional Materials
SLATE VIDEO:
•Record introduction stating your name and pronouns, if you would like
•No longer than 10 seconds
•No need to slate individual performance videos
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
•HEADSHOT or 8x10 color photo
•RESUME of performance experience
•Two LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
•Personal statement/essay
•Transcripts
Callback Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS
•Prepare same or different songs meeting prescreen requirements
•Accompanist provided for on-campus auditions
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE
•Same or different monologue meeting prescreen requirements
Dance
DANCE CALL
•Dance call at all in-person auditions
Good to Know
PRESCREEN SUBMISSION:
•Participates in Musical Theatre Common Prescreen (MTCP)
•Prescreen required for on-campus auditions AND NYC/Chicago/LA Unifieds
•Partner organizations (Moonifieds, CAP, Pittsburgh Unifieds) do NOT require prescreen
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS:
•Pittsburgh Unifieds — In-Person, Oct 10-13; Virtual, Oct 18-19
•Moonifieds — Dallas, Nov 20-23
•National Unified Auditions — NYC (Jan 24-25), Chicago (Feb 2-5), LA (Feb 7-8)
ENROLLMENT:
•Fall enrollment only — no spring applications for BFA
What's The Process
PRESCREEN:
•Two-step process: prescreen then live audition by invitation
•If not accepted based on prescreen, applicant is notified by email
LIVE AUDITION:
•Zoom auditions available
•Students absent 2+ consecutive semesters must reapply and re-audition
CONTACT:
•Alexa Racioppi, mtauditions@montclair.edu, 973-655-7201
Scholarship Info
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS:
•Artistic merit scholarships based on audition performance
•Academic merit aid for students with 3.0+ GPA
NEED-BASED AID:
•Need-based housing grants and financial aid available via FAFSA
•Additional scholarships through College of the Arts (apply in Spring semester)
APPLICATION:
•No separate application required for merit and artistic scholarships
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:48 PM
TRAINING
•Conservatory-derived program with 92 credits in core performance training
•Triple-threat curriculum: acting, voice, dance, music theory, piano
•Private voice lessons included in tuition; no-cut policy through graduation
•75+ faculty who are working NYC-area professionals
PERFORMANCE
•~5 fully staged productions per year plus musicals in concert and new work workshops
•Six performance spaces including Alexander Kasser Theater and Memorial Auditorium
•Freshmen eligible spring semester; no grad program so all roles go to undergrads
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Annual Senior Showcase on Theatre Row (42nd Street) with Actors Connection
•12 miles from Manhattan for direct NYC industry access
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Gerard McIntyre '84 (Broadway: Anything Goes, Once on This Island)
•Stephen Bienskie '89 (Broadway: Cats, Chess revival)
•Wilson Mendietta '97 (Broadway: Man of La Mancha revival, Bombay Dreams)
•Stuart Zagnit '74 (Broadway: Seussical, The Wild Party)
Updated Mar 23, 11:48 PM
Academic School Information
3.33
Avg GPA
88%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
18,376
Enrollment
$61,415
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$15,912
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,022
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,566
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$10,880
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,532
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,388
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,058
Family Income $110k+$25,573
