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Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Training

Four-year BFA requiring 138 total credits (45 lower, 60 upper, 33 general education)

Integrated into the acting training with additional coursework in music theory, singing, dance, and musical theatre history

Private applied voice lessons, vocal ensemble, and musical theatre workshops

Dance training in ballet, jazz, and tap throughout all four years

Curriculum centered on 20th and 21st century musical theatre material

Notable Alumni

Katie Finneran — 2-time Tony Award winner (Noises Off, Promises, Promises)

Alex Lacamoire — Grammy and Tony Award-winning orchestrator (Hamilton, In the Heights)

Professional Development

Showcases in Miami and New York City, plus virtual regional showcases (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles)

Opportunity to meet and network with agents, casting directors, and regional theatre representatives

Guest artists, composers, choreographers, playwrights, directors, acting coaches, casting agents, and artistic directors

Degree Flexibility

BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year BFA requiring 138 total credits (45 lower, 60 upper, 33 general education)

Integrated into the acting training with additional coursework in music theory, singing, dance, and musical theatre history

Private applied voice lessons, vocal ensemble, and musical theatre workshops

Dance training in ballet, jazz, and tap throughout all four years

Curriculum centered on 20th and 21st century musical theatre material

Notable Alumni

Katie Finneran — 2-time Tony Award winner (Noises Off, Promises, Promises)

Alex Lacamoire — Grammy and Tony Award-winning orchestrator (Hamilton, In the Heights)

Professional Development

Showcases in Miami and New York City, plus virtual regional showcases (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles)

Opportunity to meet and network with agents, casting directors, and regional theatre representatives

Guest artists, composers, choreographers, playwrights, directors, acting coaches, casting agents, and artistic directors

Degree Flexibility

BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year BFA requiring 138 total credits (45 lower, 60 upper, 33 general education)

Integrated into the acting training with additional coursework in music theory, singing, dance, and musical theatre history

Private applied voice lessons, vocal ensemble, and musical theatre workshops

Dance training in ballet, jazz, and tap throughout all four years

Curriculum centered on 20th and 21st century musical theatre material

Notable Alumni

Katie Finneran — 2-time Tony Award winner (Noises Off, Promises, Promises)

Alex Lacamoire — Grammy and Tony Award-winning orchestrator (Hamilton, In the Heights)

Professional Development

Showcases in Miami and New York City, plus virtual regional showcases (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles)

Opportunity to meet and network with agents, casting directors, and regional theatre representatives

Guest artists, composers, choreographers, playwrights, directors, acting coaches, casting agents, and artistic directors

Degree Flexibility

BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Music Audition · nwsa.mdc.edu

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd Prescreen Final DeadlineJul 31, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option B

Two Contrasting songs, 60-90 sec each

One musical theater song from any time period

One song of your choice in any style (pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)

Should contrast the style of the first selection

Contrasting Tips

Fast tempo vs slow tempo

Sustained melodic singing vs speech-like singing

Dramatic vs comedic

Belt vs head/falsetto mix

Accompaniment

Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella

Pre-recorded tracks from YouTube or accompaniment apps acceptable

Harmony Helper app can generate piano tracks from sheet music photos

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option B

Two Contrasting monologues, 60-90 sec each

One contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950) from a published play or by a professional writer

One classical monologue (typically written before 1950) from a published play or by a professional writer

Classical monologue should have heightened language (e.g., Shakespeare, Moliere, Marlowe, August Wilson, Tony Kushner, Suzan-Lori Parks, Mike Bartlett)

Material Selection

Choose monologues that are age-appropriate (within 5-10 years of your actual age)

Choose material that feels authentic to your culture, background, and lived experience

Active monologues work best — real-time communication with an imaginary scene partner

Avoid monologues that rely on extreme emotions or are purely story/remembrance

Dance

MTCP Dance Option B

Dance/movement video required

Show your best version of dancing/moving

No specific technical requirements

60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Optional Ballet Video

60-90 sec

Show your best version of ballet

Include a brief series of plié, tendu, and grande battement

Include pirouette en dehors to both sides

Include one or more grand jeté across the floor

Optional Wild Card Video, 60-90 Sec

Show your personality or share something about you

Can be ANYTHING: a special skill, interesting story, passion speech, instrument you play, etc.

Ideas: original composition, SNL-styled skit, hobby video, performing in another language, playing an instrument, a how-to video

Additional Materials

Slate Video

Required

State your name (and pronouns if desired)

Speak loudly and clearly directly at camera

Keep it under 10 seconds

Submit as a separate video - do not slate individual performance pieces

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from recent arts or educational instructors/counselors

Submit to Director of Student Services: jhodgson@mdc.edu

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting songs, 60-90 sec each

Same requirements as prescreen — may present the same or new material

One musical theater song from any time period

One contrasting song in any style

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting monologues, 60-90 sec each

Same requirements as prescreen — may present the same or new material

One contemporary monologue (after 1950)

One classical monologue (before 1950) with heightened language

Dance

Dance Call

Same requirements as prescreen — may present the same or new material

Must include turn, jump, and kick

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials via Acceptd

Complete free NWSA application at nwsacollege.org

Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

Song Option B, Monologue Option B, Dance Option A, Ballet Option B

Official transcripts not required during application; required upon final acceptance

Enrollment

Rolling admissions with March 7 priority deadline

Students may audition for more than one division, but course of study limited to one

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd

Selected students invited to in-person callback audition

Florida Theatre Conference (Winter Haven, FL) — November 6-8, 2025

Florida State Thespian Festival (Tampa, FL) — March 18-21, 2026

Audition Expectations

Callback auditions held on campus in Miami

May present the same material as prescreen or new material fulfilling the same requirements

Contact

Transfer students and special circumstances: Alan Patrick Kenny, akenny@mdc.edu, 305-237-3458

Scholarship Info

Nwsa Merit Scholarship

Awarded annually based on merit

Award may be applied to Miami Dade College or University of Florida tuition and fees

Additional Aid

Complete the FAFSA for federal financial aid consideration

Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship may cover tuition for eligible Miami-Dade County residents

Miami Dade College Presidential Scholars offers merit-based awards for qualifying high-achieving students

Training

Four-year BFA requiring 138 total credits (45 lower, 60 upper, 33 general education)

Integrated into the acting training with additional coursework in music theory, singing, dance, and musical theatre history

Private applied voice lessons, vocal ensemble, and musical theatre workshops

Dance training in ballet, jazz, and tap throughout all four years

Curriculum centered on 20th and 21st century musical theatre material

Notable Alumni

Katie Finneran — 2-time Tony Award winner (Noises Off, Promises, Promises)

Alex Lacamoire — Grammy and Tony Award-winning orchestrator (Hamilton, In the Heights)

Professional Development

Showcases in Miami and New York City, plus virtual regional showcases (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles)

Opportunity to meet and network with agents, casting directors, and regional theatre representatives

Guest artists, composers, choreographers, playwrights, directors, acting coaches, casting agents, and artistic directors

Degree Flexibility

BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

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