Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualSelectiveUnder 12 StudentsUniversity App RequiredStudy AbroadMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
Under 12 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
TRAINING & PHILOSOPHY
•Pre-professional BFA training within a liberal arts education
•Small class sizes with 11:1 student-to-professor ratio
•No graduate students — solely undergraduate program
•30-40 nationally recognized guest artists annually
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Audition for productions starting freshman year
•International Play Festival every other year featuring works from Germany, Cuba, Canada, Japan, and more
FACILITIES
•Freed Center for the Performing Arts: 550-seat proscenium theatre, 132-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, scenic and costume shops
STUDY ABROAD
•University of Salford in Manchester, England
•Rakvere Theatre in Estonia
ALUMNI
•Alumni working on- and off-Broadway, national tours, regional theatres, television, films, and theme parks
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Talent Award AuditionMar 1, 2026
Auditions
On-CampusNov 15, 2025
On-CampusJan 17, 2026
New York UnifiedsJan 24, 2026
Chicago UnifiedsFeb 2, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option C:
-Applicant chooses Option A or B:
-Option A: One pre-1970 + one post-1970 song (contrasting styles)
-Option B: One MT song + one contrasting song (any style)
-60-90 seconds each
Monologues
•MTCP Monologue Option A:
-One monologue from a published play or professional writer
-60-90 seconds
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:
-Ballet video optional
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
WILD CARD (Optional), up to 60 sec
•Can be ANYTHING — a special skill, interesting story, passion speech, instrument you play, etc.
•No slate needed in wild card media
•"What do you want us to know about you?" and "What makes you unique?"
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT
•Current headshot photo
RESUME
•Current performing arts resume (PDF)
SLATE VIDEO
•State your name and pronouns, if you would like
•No longer than 10 seconds
•No need to slate individual performance videos — clearly label each with your name and title of piece
Callback Requirements
Songs
TWO 32-BAR SONG CUTS
•Same selections as prescreen
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMPANIMENT
•School-provided accompanist available
•Bring clearly marked sheet music in a 3-ring binder
•Avoid high-glare page protectors or single-sided music
•Sheet music must be in the correct intended key
UNIFIED AUDITIONS ACCOMPANIMENT
•Bring sheet music plus a speaker and recorded accompaniment
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE
•Same selection as prescreen
Dance
DANCE
•Same as prescreen — show your best version of dancing or moving
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT
•Bring to leave with the audition team
RESUME
•Bring to leave with the audition team
Good to Know
AUDITION PORTAL
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd (required for Unified auditions only)
•On-campus auditions — register via ONU portal
IMPORTANT DATES
•Auditions for talent awards must take place before March 1
•For priority scholarship consideration, apply by December 1
ELIGIBILITY
•No application fee for theatre arts programs
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Required only for Unified audition participation
•Submit via Acceptd
•Upon prescreen approval, directions for securing a Unified audition slot will be sent
•Prescreen and live audition song and monologue requirements are the same
LIVE AUDITION
•On-campus auditions at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts
•Same audition qualifies for both program admission and talent award consideration
Scholarship Info
•Musical Theatre Talent Awards begin at $2,000 per year
•Coordinated with other University grants and scholarships
•For priority scholarship consideration, apply by December 1
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:44 PM
TRAINING & PHILOSOPHY
•Pre-professional BFA training within a liberal arts education
•Small class sizes with 11:1 student-to-professor ratio
•No graduate students — solely undergraduate program
•30-40 nationally recognized guest artists annually
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Audition for productions starting freshman year
•International Play Festival every other year featuring works from Germany, Cuba, Canada, Japan, and more
FACILITIES
•Freed Center for the Performing Arts: 550-seat proscenium theatre, 132-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, scenic and costume shops
STUDY ABROAD
•University of Salford in Manchester, England
•Rakvere Theatre in Estonia
ALUMNI
•Alumni working on- and off-Broadway, national tours, regional theatres, television, films, and theme parks
Updated Mar 23, 11:44 PM
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
2,489
Enrollment
$80,928
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$39,800
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,478
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$18,525
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,223
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,336
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,605
Family Income $110k+$27,710
