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BFA Theatre
Music Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person OnlyPerformance & 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
Academic info
Snapshot
2.56
Avg GPA (W)
99%
Admit Rate
school-wide
31%
Grad Rate
15K
Enrollment
$52K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,327
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,124
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,684
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,481
$30-48k$12,436
$48-75k$14,927
$75-110k$19,539
$110k+$23,822
Program info updated May 11, 5:27 PM
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
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 May 11, 5:27 PM
