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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Process-based actor training centered on the authentic use of self
•Dance classes in jazz, ballet, modern, tap, hip hop, African dance, and contemporary musical theater dance
NEW WORK & SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
•Participate in readings, workshops, and full productions of new work with BFA playwrights and guest professionals
•New musical development program with OHIO's Tantrum Theater
•Actor-Musicianship Certificate option
FILM & CAREER PREPARATION
•Regular auditions for BFA and MFA Film students — build a reel by graduation
•Auditioning and business skills courses, master classes with casting directors and agents
•Digital Showcase and website design for graduating seniors
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Dance: Performance and Choreography minor available
•Stage Management minor available
•Option to enter through BA and audition into BFA at end of first year
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
RollingFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$70Waiver
Program AppApplication
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Auditions
On-Campus Audition & Interview Day (Athens, OH)Jan 17, 2026
National Unifieds (New York City)Jan 24, 2026
National Unifieds (Chicago)Feb 2, 2026
National Unifieds (Los Angeles)Feb 8, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 60-90 sec
•Must be from a published play written after the year 2000
•Cannot be from a musical, television show, movie, monologue collection, or one-person show
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 60-90 sec each
•One song should be a BALLAD and one should be UP-TEMPO to contrast style
•Each song should be 60-90 seconds — do not exceed this time limit
•Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella
Dance
DANCE CALL
•Dance calls held at on-campus auditions and select off-campus auditions
OPTIONAL DANCE VIDEO SUPPLEMENT
•30-60 seconds of dance in any discipline you feel most confident
-Jazz, ballet, tap, modern, cultural dance styles, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary
•Choreography should be story-driven and connected to the music
•No barre work — a ballet solo is acceptable
•Must be a solo video of you (can be from a show or performance if clearly featured alone)
•Self-choreographed choreography is acceptable
•All choreography must be performed to music — no a cappella dance
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
WILDCARD VIDEO (optional), 60 sec max
•Showcase anything you'd like the faculty to know about you
•A special skill, an interesting story, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc.
•Submit via the optional dance video supplement form
Good to Know
AUDITION LOCATIONS
•On-Campus: January 17, 2026 (Athens, OH)
•National Unifieds — New York City: January 24-25, 2026
•National Unifieds — Chicago: February 2-5, 2026
•National Unifieds — Los Angeles: February 8, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
•Students not admitted to BFA may be admitted to the BA in Theater
•Transfer students require an audition for BFA admission
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Three options: on-campus, National Unifieds, or video submission
•Audition includes songs, monologue, and dance call
•BFA applicants who do not audition but are admissible will be admitted to the BA in Theater
ON-CAMPUS AUDITION
•School of Theater Audition and Interview Day: January 17, 2026
VIDEO AUDITION
•Submit via the video audition submission form through your applicant status portal
•Must first apply to OHIO, then log in using your application email address
CONTACT
•Jessica Fox, Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment — foxj5@ohio.edu
Scholarship Info
TALENT-BASED AWARDS
•Fine Arts Talent Awards available to incoming students based on talent
•Audition day also serves as scholarship evaluation
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
•Must submit FAFSA for full eligibility for OHIO scholarships and awards
•Spring semester opportunity to apply for additional scholarship money via essays
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.64
Avg GPA
85%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
18,456
Enrollment
$52,581
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,746
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,114
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,413
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,075
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,933
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,808
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,093
Family Income $110k+$23,216
