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BFA Theatre

Music Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Performance & Productions

4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

16 student-directed One Acts each semester

Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

School Info

Snapshot

2.56

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

32%

Grad Rate

15K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,403

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,602

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,207

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,327

After aid

Undergraduate · msudenver.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 12:58 AM

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

16 student-directed One Acts each semester

Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

16 student-directed One Acts each semester

Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

International Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority (Summer)Nov 2, 2026

Official page · msudenver.edu

Program Submission

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Music Department Audition

Major scale ("do" to "do") followed by major arpeggio — sung unaccompanied on neutral syllables or solfege

One musical theatre piece displaying vocal quality — performed from memory

One contrasting musical theatre piece — performed from memory

Brief tonal recall exercises (in-person only)

Accompanist provided — bring a copy of your music

Theatre Department Audition

Two contrasting 32-bar cuts

Bring sheet music or a backing track

Monologues

Requirements

One 60-second Monologue

Performed during the Theatre Department audition

Dance

Requirements

Short Dance Call

Included as part of the Theatre Department audition

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement

Additional Materials

Audition Application Form (Required)

Submit the BFA Music Theatre Google Form at least two weeks before the start of the next term

Headshot (Required)

Email your headshot to Carrie Colton at ccolton@msudenver.edu at least two weeks before the start of the next term

Resume (Required)

Email your resume to Carrie Colton at ccolton@msudenver.edu at least two weeks before the start of the next term

Music Theatre BFA · msudenver.edu

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Sheet Music (Optional; Required for Standard Department Auditions)

Standard Music Department audition: bring both songs as correct-key, double-sided sheet music in a three-ring binder

Standard Theatre Department audition: email sheet music in the appropriate key to Carrie before the audition

August 2 BFA audition: bring sheet music or a backing track

Music Theatre BFA · msudenver.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Separate BFA Music Theatre program application required (PDF form)

Download from the BFA Music Theatre program page

All applicants must demonstrate competency, experience, and/or training in theatre and music

Program Requirements

Must be enrolled in BFA for at least 2 full years (4 semesters, not including summers)

Required to participate in 2 mainstage productions each academic year

Attend every MSU Denver production and audition for every mainstage show

Maintain 2.0 GPA overall and C- average in all theatre and associated program classes

Transfer students required to complete 2 years in BFA after acceptance

Students admitted to BFA/MT are not required to complete a minor

Transfer Pathway

MSU Denver publishes a dedicated community-college transfer guide for the Theatre B.F.A. major. Transfer students complete the same BFA/MT application, Music Department audition, and Theatre Department audition and interview process as incoming students, and must complete at least two full years (four semesters, excluding summers) in the BFA after acceptance.

Community College Transfer Guides · msudenver.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Step 1: Submit BFA Music Theatre PDF application

Step 2: Complete Music Department audition

Step 3: Complete Theatre Department audition and interview

August 2, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Individual audition slots in one-hour increments

Includes singing, monologue, and dance call

Audition Expectations

Vocal audition with accompanist provided (bring a copy of your music)

Approximately 12 minutes in length

In-person auditions held in January, February, and August at King Center

Standard Theatre and Music Department auditions: provide sheet music in the appropriate key for both songs; no transpositions. An accompanist is provided. A cappella, self-accompanied, CD, or digital accompaniment is not allowed.

August 2 BFA audition: bring sheet music or a backing track.

Contact

Carrie Colton: ccolton@msudenver.edu

School Info

Snapshot

2.56

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

32%

Grad Rate

15K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,403

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,602

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,207

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,327

After aid

Undergraduate · msudenver.edu College Scorecard

Performance & Productions

4 major productions per year including 2 musicals with the Music Department

Music Review Showcase for Music Theatre BFA students

16 student-directed One Acts each semester

Weekly coaching sessions with BFA Coordinator and accompanying pianist

Professional Development

Intensive BFA program preparing students for careers in commercial arts and entertainment

Taught by veteran teachers who are working theatre professionals

BFA Coordinator: Carrie Colton — True West Award-winning choreographer

Required internship at DCPA, Arvada Center, Creede Repertory Theatre, Curious Theatre Company

Graduates with complete portfolio (photos, resumes, monologues, music) for professional auditions

Facilities

King Center performing arts complex — one of the most adaptive and accessible venues in the country

Walking distance from Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex

NAST-accredited — one of only two universities in Colorado

Updated Aug 30, 12:58 AM

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