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Roosevelt University / CCPA

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theatre

General

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theatre

Dance Concentration

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BM Music Education

Songwriting & Production

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Pre-professional BFA program with focus on vocal performance and acting technique

•Intensive training in music theory, piano skills, and weekly voice lessons

•Stanislavski-based scene study, Shakespeare and heightened text work

•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre styles

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin, In the Heights), J Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine, Les Miserables, Book of Mormon), Henry McGinniss (Book of Mormon), Kyrie Courter (Sweeney Todd)

Location

•Located in downtown Chicago near Tony Award-winning theatres

•Students gain professional experience at Porchlight Theatre, Drury Lane, Marriott Lincolnshire, Writers Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Degree Flexibility

•121-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,194

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 30, 12:25 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Pre-professional BFA program with focus on vocal performance and acting technique

•Intensive training in music theory, piano skills, and weekly voice lessons

•Stanislavski-based scene study, Shakespeare and heightened text work

•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre styles

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin, In the Heights), J Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine, Les Miserables, Book of Mormon), Henry McGinniss (Book of Mormon), Kyrie Courter (Sweeney Todd)

Location

•Located in downtown Chicago near Tony Award-winning theatres

•Students gain professional experience at Porchlight Theatre, Drury Lane, Marriott Lincolnshire, Writers Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Degree Flexibility

•121-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Highlights

Training

•Pre-professional BFA program with focus on vocal performance and acting technique

•Intensive training in music theory, piano skills, and weekly voice lessons

•Stanislavski-based scene study, Shakespeare and heightened text work

•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre styles

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin, In the Heights), J Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine, Les Miserables, Book of Mormon), Henry McGinniss (Book of Mormon), Kyrie Courter (Sweeney Todd)

Location

•Located in downtown Chicago near Tony Award-winning theatres

•Students gain professional experience at Porchlight Theatre, Drury Lane, Marriott Lincolnshire, Writers Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Degree Flexibility

•121-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

PriorityJan 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 15, 2026

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$100Waiver

Deadline

FinalDec 15, 2025

Auditions

On-Campus AuditionJan 17, 2026

Unified Auditions (NYC)Jan 24, 2026

Unified Auditions (NYC)Jan 25, 2026

On-Campus AuditionJan 31, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago)Feb 2, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago)Feb 3, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago)Feb 4, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago)Feb 5, 2026

Audition dateVirtual AuditionUnified Auditions (LA)Feb 7, 2026

Unified Auditions (LA)Feb 8, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 14, 2026

Prescreen 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 / Special Skill (Optional)

OPTIONAL WILD CARD VIDEO (60 SECONDS)

•Show your personality or share something about you

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

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

Additional Materials

Slate video (10 seconds)

•Record one introduction slate video stating your name and pronouns if desired

•No need to slate individual performance videos

•Label each video file with the piece, show or playwright, and your first and last name

Headshot

•Professional or high-quality photo

Resume

•Theatrical resume

Recommender Emails

•Provide email addresses for recommenders in the Artistic Application

Short-Answer Responses

•Complete the short-answer questions in the Artistic Application

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two 32-BAR Songs from musical theatre repertoire

•One ballad and one uptempo

•Bring your charged device with accompaniment tracks

•Speaker provided, but bring a backup

Monologues

Requirements

•One Contemporary MONOLOGUE, 2 min max

•From a contemporary play

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit prescreen materials and application fee via Acceptd

•Must first complete Roosevelt University application before accessing Acceptd portal

•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

•Song A, Monologue A, Dance A

•Ballet NOT required for MT General — upload dance video to both Dance and Ballet questions on Acceptd

•Optional Wild Card

Enrollment

•Earlier submission means better audition time selection

•Oct 1 → results by Oct 15

•Nov 1 → results by Nov 17

•Dec 1 → results by Dec 19

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Two-phase process: prescreen video submission via MTCP, then live audition by invitation

•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd beginning in August

Audition Expectations

•Invitation sent after prescreen review with access to audition schedule

•On-campus, virtual, and Unified Audition options available

•You do NOT need to bring a headshot or resume

•Bring charged device with accompaniment tracks (speaker provided)

•No dance call required for MT General

Scholarship Info

Ccpa Scholarship

•Automatically considered for all admitted students

•Ranges from partial to full tuition

•Does not exceed tuition — does not apply to fees, housing, meals, books

Financial Aid

•US Citizens and Permanent Residents encouraged to complete FAFSA by March 1

•Inclusive of merit/talent and financial need

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,194

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Pre-professional BFA program with focus on vocal performance and acting technique

•Intensive training in music theory, piano skills, and weekly voice lessons

•Stanislavski-based scene study, Shakespeare and heightened text work

•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre styles

Notable Alumni

•Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin, In the Heights), J Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine, Les Miserables, Book of Mormon), Henry McGinniss (Book of Mormon), Kyrie Courter (Sweeney Todd)

Location

•Located in downtown Chicago near Tony Award-winning theatres

•Students gain professional experience at Porchlight Theatre, Drury Lane, Marriott Lincolnshire, Writers Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Degree Flexibility

•121-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts

Updated May 30, 12:25 AM