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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BM Music Theater

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BFA Acting

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BM Music Theater

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Theatre Design and Production

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BM Vocal Performance

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BA Theatre Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

•Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

•Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

•250+ performances per year across music and theatre

•Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

•Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

•Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

•Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

•J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

•NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

•Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 26 students

•Class of 2027: 44 students

School Info

Snapshot

3.83

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,948

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$57,120

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,857

After aid

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Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

•Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

•Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

•250+ performances per year across music and theatre

•Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

•Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

•Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

•Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

•J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

•NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

•Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 26 students

•Class of 2027: 44 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

•Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

•Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

•250+ performances per year across music and theatre

•Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

•Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

•Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

•Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

•J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

•NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

•Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 26 students

•Class of 2027: 44 students

Key Info

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$55

Deadline

Priority Scholarship DeadlineDec 15, 2026

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Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option B

•One musical theater song from any time period

•One contrasting song of your choice (any style)

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option B

•One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)

•One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)

•60-90 seconds each

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 C

•Ballet not required

Optional Wildcard Video, 60-90 Sec Recommended

•Opportunity to show personality or share something unique about you

•May include a special skill, story, passion speech, instrument, original work, or another dance style

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Two Songs

•One musical theater song from any time period

•One song of contrasting style from any time period

•Not required to perform the same songs submitted for prescreening

•Must perform from memory

Accompaniment

•Accompanist provided free of charge at on-campus audition dates

•Bring one copy of sheet music for accompanist — hole punched, in a three-ring binder

•All sheet music must be easily readable

•Brief meeting with accompanist prior to scheduled audition time

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

•One contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950)

•One classical monologue (typically written before 1950) with heightened language

•From published plays — memorized

•Not required to perform the same monologues submitted for prescreening

Dance

Mandatory Dance Evaluation

•Combination taught on-site with warm-up time provided

•No prior dance experience necessary

•Bring a change of clothes and shoes comfortable for dancing

•Difficulty may increase for experienced dancers

Additional Materials

Headshot

•Provide at the final audition date

Resume

•Provide at the final audition date

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Oklahoma City University before auditioning

•Submit prescreen materials through Acceptd

•Prescreen required before invitation to live callback audition

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Prescreen via Acceptd required before invitation to live callback audition

•Submit by Oct 1 for notification by Oct 15 (eligible for November audition dates)

•Submit by Dec 1 for notification by Jan 7

•Must apply to Oklahoma City University before auditioning

•Contact: ocuauditions@okcu.edu

Scholarship Info

•Performance scholarships ranging from $1,000–$10,000

•Talent awards based on audition results

•Competitive scholarship deadline: December 15

School Info

Snapshot

3.83

Avg GPA

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,948

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$57,120

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,857

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

•Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

•Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

•250+ performances per year across music and theatre

•Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

•Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

•Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

•Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

•J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

•NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

•Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 26 students

•Class of 2027: 44 students

Updated 6d ago