Private school1.6K

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

Faith-BasedTest-Optional

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Performance

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BA Theatre Arts Education

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts Education

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Speech Communication

Program Recognition

•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas

•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Training

•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles

•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre

•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amélie, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel

Professional Development

•NYC Audition Intensive study trip

•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program

•Touring opportunities in Italy

•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions

Academic info

Snapshot

3.80

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$22,409

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,500

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$15,207

$30-48k$15,954

$48-75k$18,007

$75-110k$19,151

$110k+$26,281

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Program info updated May 29, 2:50 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas

•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Training

•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles

•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre

•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amélie, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel

Professional Development

•NYC Audition Intensive study trip

•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program

•Touring opportunities in Italy

•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas

•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Training

•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles

•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre

•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amélie, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel

Professional Development

•NYC Audition Intensive study trip

•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program

•Touring opportunities in Italy

•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions

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Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Songs

• MTCP Song Option A

-One song written BEFORE 1970

-One song written AFTER 1970

-Contrasting styles

-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 A

-Dance/movement video required

-Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick

-Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

-60-90 seconds

Wildcard

•Optional — up to 60 seconds of anything you want

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

•Prompt: "What do you want us to know about you?" and "What makes you unique?"

•No slate required

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Application Logistics

•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

•Accepts ONLY Option A for songs, monologues, and dance

•Rolling admissions — no application deadline

•Free university application

•Complete audition early for highest scholarship consideration

•Submit audition videos via student application portal at admissions.obu.edu

•Portal access included with university application

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment

•Audition required for admittance — not just scholarships

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•On-campus audition or online video submission

•Videos submitted via student application portal

•Students who submit video auditions may be asked to audition in person

•Register at obu.edu/audition to schedule audition time

•Pianist provided for on-campus auditions — bring copy of sheet music

•Practice rooms available for rehearsal prior to audition

•Check in at School of Performing Arts office (Mabee 107)

•Accompaniment tracks by staff pianists available upon request

•Contact: Dr. Ian Aipperspach, Music Auditions Coordinator

•870-245-5134 | aipperspachi@obu.edu

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Audition

•Audition is for both admittance and scholarship consideration

•Potential admittance and scholarships based on faculty recommendation

•Complete audition early in the academic year for highest scholarship awards

Academic info

Snapshot

3.80

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$22,409

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,500

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$15,207

$30-48k$15,954

$48-75k$18,007

$75-110k$19,151

$110k+$26,281

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•One of only two BFA Musical Theatre programs in Arkansas

•Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Training

•Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles

•Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

•Smaller productions in Verser Theatre

•Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music

Notable Alumni

•Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amélie, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel

Professional Development

•NYC Audition Intensive study trip

•Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program

•Touring opportunities in Italy

•Study abroad programs curated for performing arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

•NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions

Updated May 29, 2:50 PM

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