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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

Ty-Gabriel Jones — ensemble in Disney Cruise Line's Aladdin

Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

Connor Barton — Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater), Anastasia (White Plains PAC)

Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 34 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,680

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$67,164

Before aid

Average net price

$29,357

After aid

Cost Attendance · www2.naz.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 6, 5:17 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

Ty-Gabriel Jones — ensemble in Disney Cruise Line's Aladdin

Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

Connor Barton — Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater), Anastasia (White Plains PAC)

Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 34 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Program Highlights

Training

Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

Ty-Gabriel Jones — ensemble in Disney Cruise Line's Aladdin

Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

Connor Barton — Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater), Anastasia (White Plains PAC)

Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 34 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

First Time How Apply · www2.naz.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

$35

Deadline

PrescreenJan 15, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Dec 4, 2026Jan 18, 2027Feb 15, 2027

New York UnifiedsJan 23–24, 2027

Chicago UnifiedsFeb 1–4, 2027

Final On-Campus AuditionMar 5, 2027

Musical Theatre Auditions · www2.naz.edu Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

Prepare two contrasting songs, 60-90 seconds each

Choose either MTCP Option A or MTCP Option B, whichever serves you best

Option A

One song written before 1970 and one song written after 1970

The second song should contrast the style of the first selection

Option B

One musical theatre song from any time period

One song of your choice from any time period and in any style that best suits you

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

One monologue, 60-90 sec

From a published play or by a professional writer

A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced, but may not have been professionally published

Dance

MTCP Dance Option A

Prepare one dance video, 60-90 seconds

Show your best version of dancing or moving

Include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick, or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

Style & Format

Choose the dance discipline you feel most confident in, such as jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or another style

Recent show or concert video is allowed if you are clearly featured alone in the frame

Self-choreographed solo video is allowed

Watch the "Tips for Dancers" video on Nazareth's Musical Theatre Auditions page and borrow ideas or tricks from it for your prescreen dance (www2.naz.edu

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Ballet (Optional)

One ballet video, 60-90 seconds recommended

If submitted, include

A brief series of plié, tendu, and grande battement

Pirouettes en déhors to both sides

One or more grand jeté across the floor

Optional Wild Card, 60 Sec Max

Opportunity to show your personality or share something about yourself

May be any media you want, such as a special skill, story, passion speech, or instrument

Does not need a slate

Additional Materials

Slate Video

State your name and pronouns if desired

No longer than 10 seconds

Headshot

Submit with prescreen materials

Resume

Submit with prescreen materials

Musical Theatre Auditions · www2.naz.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Live Audition Songs

Prepare two contrasting songs, 60-90 sec each

At least one should be musical theatre

Other can be pop/contemporary

Both must be memorized

Preferably different from prescreen material

Monologues

Requirements

One Contemporary monologue, under 2 min

Select characters within 5 years of your current age

Preferably different from prescreen material

Dance

Dance Call

Group warm-up and dance combination taught by faculty

Dance portion begins the audition day

Attire

Appropriate dance attire required

Additional Materials

Headshot

Bring a printed copy

Resume

Bring a printed copy

Musical Theatre Auditions · www2.naz.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

$35 Acceptd fee for incoming Fall 2027 applicants; waivers available through Acceptd or by contacting Olivia Vescovi, ovescov1@naz.edu, for a coupon code

Nazareth follows Musical Theatre Common Prescreen guidelines

The prescreen can be submitted before the Nazareth application — Regular Decision (February 1) stays open after the January 15 prescreen deadline, and an audition scheduled after an application deadline only delays your notification

Direct Admission students still must complete the prescreen/audition process for the program

Visit the MTCP website for tips and resources

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants to BFA Musical Theatre complete the same required prescreen and audition. Students entering with an earned AA, AS, or AAS are ordinarily granted 60 transfer credits and junior standing, subject to the formal course-by-course evaluation and remaining degree requirements.

Transfer Credit Policies · www2.naz.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete prescreen on Acceptd before signing up for an audition

Prescreen deadline: January 15

Those who pass will be invited to schedule a live audition

If not admitted to Musical Theatre, you may not audition again for the same program

On-campus auditions in Rochester, NY

Off-campus auditions offered in New York, NY and Chicago, IL, plus select group auditions

Virtual auditions available by request

Audition Expectations

Begins with group dance call

Followed by individual song/monologue sessions

Includes brief interview with faculty and Q&A

Students are accepted directly to programs — you will not hear from Nazareth until after audition is completed

Scholarship Info

Performing arts scholarships up to $5,000 based on audition quality

If selected, scholarship appears on financial aid award letter

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,680

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$67,164

Before aid

Average net price

$29,357

After aid

Cost Attendance · www2.naz.edu College Scorecard

Training

Pre-professional degree integrating voice, acting, and dance

Classes taught by industry professionals, faculty, and visiting guest artists

Specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, and Acting for Camera

Performance & Productions

Students perform all 4 years; audition for regional theaters, StrawHat, and NETC

Real-world experience with The REV Theatre Company nearby

Senior Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors

Broadway guests include Telly Leung, Michael Park, Hunter Foster, and Adam Pascal

Notable Alumni

Ty-Gabriel Jones — ensemble in Disney Cruise Line's Aladdin

Anna Kostakis — title role in Romeo & Bernadette off-Broadway

Connor Barton — Tootsie (North Shore Music Theater), Anastasia (White Plains PAC)

Christopher Salvaggio — Skimbleshanks in Cats 40th Anniversary national tour

Grant Richards — Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella national tour

Study Abroad

12-day spring London intensive or full-tuition-exchange semester

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 34 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Updated Sep 6, 5:17 PM