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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Theatre Arts and Dance

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Part of Rollins' Theatre Arts and Dance major in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Recently ranked among the nation's top BA theatre programs

Training

Musical Theatre emphasis includes Acting for Musical Theatre I and II

Students take History of American Musical Theatre in place of the standard Theatre History I requirement

Applied music, introductory musical theatre, and dance options support cross-disciplinary training

Performance & Productions

Department produces four mainstage productions each year

Production opportunities range from golden-age musicals to student-written pieces

Notable Alumni

Christopher Fitzgerald '95 — three-time Tony nominee (Young Frankenstein, Finian's Rainbow, Waitress)

Isabella Ward '15 — Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021), Broadway National Tour of Cinderella

Facilities

Annie Russell Theatre and Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre support performance, rehearsal, and dance work

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.46

Admit rate

48%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$65,410

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$87,820

Before aid

Average net price

$34,732

After aid

Tuition · rollins.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of Rollins' Theatre Arts and Dance major in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Recently ranked among the nation's top BA theatre programs

Training

Musical Theatre emphasis includes Acting for Musical Theatre I and II

Students take History of American Musical Theatre in place of the standard Theatre History I requirement

Applied music, introductory musical theatre, and dance options support cross-disciplinary training

Performance & Productions

Department produces four mainstage productions each year

Production opportunities range from golden-age musicals to student-written pieces

Notable Alumni

Christopher Fitzgerald '95 — three-time Tony nominee (Young Frankenstein, Finian's Rainbow, Waitress)

Isabella Ward '15 — Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021), Broadway National Tour of Cinderella

Facilities

Annie Russell Theatre and Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre support performance, rehearsal, and dance work

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Part of Rollins' Theatre Arts and Dance major in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Recently ranked among the nation's top BA theatre programs

Training

Musical Theatre emphasis includes Acting for Musical Theatre I and II

Students take History of American Musical Theatre in place of the standard Theatre History I requirement

Applied music, introductory musical theatre, and dance options support cross-disciplinary training

Performance & Productions

Department produces four mainstage productions each year

Production opportunities range from golden-age musicals to student-written pieces

Notable Alumni

Christopher Fitzgerald '95 — three-time Tony nominee (Young Frankenstein, Finian's Rainbow, Waitress)

Isabella Ward '15 — Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021), Broadway National Tour of Cinderella

Facilities

Annie Russell Theatre and Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre support performance, rehearsal, and dance work

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 15, 2025

Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

First Time · rollins.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Priscilla Parker Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 8, 2026

Priscilla Experience Scholarship Event (On-Campus)Feb 28, 2026

Scholarships · rollins.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Songs

One 16-32 Bar Song Cut

Prepare roughly 16-32 bars of one song

Song should contrast with the monologue

Song and monologue combined may not exceed two minutes

Monologues

One Monologue

Prepare one monologue contrasting with your song

Song and monologue combined may not exceed two minutes

Props and costumes are not permitted for speaking portions

Interview follows the audition

Dance

Optional Dance Piece

Dancers may present one additional piece in their chosen style

Dance piece may be up to one minute

If included, song, monologue, and dance may not exceed three minutes total

Additional Materials

Headshot

Upload a headshot or simple photo of your face; professional photo not required

Resume

Resume should highlight theatre experience

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation or reference

Essay

Submit the personal essay from your Rollins application

Scholarships · rollins.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Priscilla Parker Scholarship materials are submitted through the official Rollins form

Apply to Rollins by February 1, 2026 for scholarship eligibility

Scholarship packet due February 8, 2026

In-person Priscilla Experience event on campus February 28, 2026

Admission Pathway

Admission to the major is through the Rollins College application

No theatre audition is required for admission to the major

Rollins does not charge an undergraduate application fee

Transfer Pathway

Rollins Clear Path gives Florida state-college AA/AS transfers guaranteed admission to Rollins with a 3.2 GPA, waived general education requirements, and no limited-access majors. BA Theatre Arts and Dance students are admitted through the university application, with departmental auditions/interviews used for scholarship consideration.

Clear Path · rollins.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Scholarship audition only; not required for admission to the major

Attend the all-day Priscilla Experience event on campus

Audition in the Musical Theatre area and complete a follow-up interview

Audition Expectations

One monologue plus roughly 16-32 bars of one contrasting song

Optional dance piece for dancers

No props or costumes for speaking portions

Contact

Alex Feliciano: afeliciano@rollins.edu or 407-646-2501

Scholarship Info

Priscilla Parker Scholarship

Most prestigious departmental award: $10,000 annually, renewable for four years ($40,000 total)

Department awarded more than $130,000 in scholarships last year

Eligibility

Apply to Rollins College by February 1, 2026

Submit the Priscilla Parker scholarship packet by February 8, 2026

Attend the all-day Priscilla Experience audition/interview event on February 28, 2026

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.46

Admit rate

48%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$65,410

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$87,820

Before aid

Average net price

$34,732

After aid

Tuition · rollins.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Part of Rollins' Theatre Arts and Dance major in the Department of Theatre and Dance

Recently ranked among the nation's top BA theatre programs

Training

Musical Theatre emphasis includes Acting for Musical Theatre I and II

Students take History of American Musical Theatre in place of the standard Theatre History I requirement

Applied music, introductory musical theatre, and dance options support cross-disciplinary training

Performance & Productions

Department produces four mainstage productions each year

Production opportunities range from golden-age musicals to student-written pieces

Notable Alumni

Christopher Fitzgerald '95 — three-time Tony nominee (Young Frankenstein, Finian's Rainbow, Waitress)

Isabella Ward '15 — Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021), Broadway National Tour of Cinderella

Facilities

Annie Russell Theatre and Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre support performance, rehearsal, and dance work

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

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