Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualHighly Selective12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Highly Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram 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
PERFORMANCE & 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
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin), J Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine, Les Miserables), Henry McGinnis (Book of Mormon)
DEGREE
•121-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionMar 15, 2026
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
FinalDec 15, 2025
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionJan 17, 2026
Unified Auditions (NYC)Jan 24–25, 2026
On-Campus AuditionJan 31, 2026
Unified Auditions (Chicago)Feb 2–5, 2026
Artistic Application Fee
$100Waiver
Fee waiver available — contact CCPA admissions counselor
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
HEADSHOT
•Professional or high-quality photo
RESUME
•Theatrical resume
Callback Requirements
Songs
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
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 2 min max
•From a contemporary play
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit prescreen materials and application fee via Acceptd
•Must first complete Roosevelt University application before accessing Acceptd portal
MTCP
•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
ROLLING RESULTS
•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
PRESCREEN
•Two-phase process: prescreen video submission via MTCP, then live audition by invitation
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd beginning in August
LIVE AUDITION
•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
Program info updated 2d ago
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
PERFORMANCE & 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
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin), J Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine, Les Miserables), Henry McGinnis (Book of Mormon)
DEGREE
•121-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
3.13
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
38%
Grad Rate
2,849
Enrollment
$48,712
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$21,315
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,194
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$18,018
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,280
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,266
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,944
Family Income $110k+$27,157
