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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Conservatory-style triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Recent mainstage productions: Urinetown, A Christmas Carol, Little Women, 1776, On the Town, Jane Eyre, Bat Boy

Notable Alumni

Teale Dvornik ’12 — Broadway dresser (Wicked, Aladdin, MJ, Come From Away); Metropolitan Opera dresser; author of History Hiding Around Broadway

Amy Ethington ’23 — Resident Stage Manager, Red Mountain Theatre

Professional Development

Regional theatre internships at Flat Rock, Barter, Lexington Children's Theatre, and Charleston Stage

NAST-accredited program preparing students for professional work on stage and screen

Study Abroad

Perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Study abroad in London

School Info

Snapshot

3.88

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

4.2K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,790

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,622

After aid

Tuition And Fees · samford.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Recent mainstage productions: Urinetown, A Christmas Carol, Little Women, 1776, On the Town, Jane Eyre, Bat Boy

Notable Alumni

Teale Dvornik ’12 — Broadway dresser (Wicked, Aladdin, MJ, Come From Away); Metropolitan Opera dresser; author of History Hiding Around Broadway

Amy Ethington ’23 — Resident Stage Manager, Red Mountain Theatre

Professional Development

Regional theatre internships at Flat Rock, Barter, Lexington Children's Theatre, and Charleston Stage

NAST-accredited program preparing students for professional work on stage and screen

Study Abroad

Perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Study abroad in London

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Recent mainstage productions: Urinetown, A Christmas Carol, Little Women, 1776, On the Town, Jane Eyre, Bat Boy

Notable Alumni

Teale Dvornik ’12 — Broadway dresser (Wicked, Aladdin, MJ, Come From Away); Metropolitan Opera dresser; author of History Hiding Around Broadway

Amy Ethington ’23 — Resident Stage Manager, Red Mountain Theatre

Professional Development

Regional theatre internships at Flat Rock, Barter, Lexington Children's Theatre, and Charleston Stage

NAST-accredited program preparing students for professional work on stage and screen

Study Abroad

Perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Study abroad in London

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

1st Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

FAFSA Priority / 2nd Scholarship DeadlineFeb 15, 2027

Official page · samford.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Audition Weekend INov 20, 2026

Audition Weekend IIFeb 5, 2027

Audition Weekend IIIFeb 19, 2027

Theatre And Dance · samford.edu

Program Submission

Songs

Three songs, 60-90 second cuts

One ballad, one up-tempo, and one song of the student's choice

Repertoire

One song from a musical written prior to 1970

One song from a musical written after 1970

One Italian art song

Accompaniment

Must sing to live or recorded piano accompaniment; no a cappella

Film each song as a separate video

Monologues

Two monologues, 60-90 seconds each

From a published play

One contemporary (written after 1900)

One classical (written pre-1900)

Guidance

Perform Shakespeare only if you feel comfortable doing so

Film each monologue as a separate video

Dance

Two Dance Videos

Solo video — may include show, competition, or performance footage if clearly featured alone

All choreography performed to music — no a cappella dance

May be self-choreographed

Video 1

30-60 sec in your strongest dance discipline (jazz, ballet, modern, African, hip hop, lyrical, or contemporary)

Video 2

30-60 sec executing grand battements, pirouettes, chaîné turns, saut de chat (to both sides)

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Upload through Theatre and Dance Application

Artistic Resume (Required)

Upload through Theatre and Dance Application

Theatre And Dance · samford.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

May be asked to perform all or part of submitted songs

Vocal and musical assessment: tonal memory exercises, range check, and sight reading

Monologues

May be asked to perform all or part of submitted monologues

Be prepared to be directed by faculty on one of your monologues

Dance

Ballet barre warm-up and musical theatre jazz combination taught during audition

Additional Materials

Be prepared to discuss your desire to pursue musical theatre

Theatre And Dance · samford.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Samford University (Common App or Samford application)

Submit Theatre and Dance Application through Application Status Page

Select audition date in Theatre and Dance application

Upload supporting materials at least 10 days before audition

Samford attends the College Audition Project

Contact arts@samford.edu for additional unified audition availability

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Submit through your Samford Application Status Page

Due no later than 10 days before your audition date

Each piece filmed as a separate video — no continuous recordings

Three in-person audition weekends offered

Check-in 7:30-8:00 AM Saturday; concludes by 3:30 PM

Virtual auditions accepted in limited capacity — contact arts@samford.edu

Includes information sessions on financial aid, faculty insights, and student life

Campus and arts facility tours

Meal with current students and faculty

Attend a performance

Decisions

Admission decisions sent via email 1-3 weeks after audition

Scholarship award requires successful university admission first

Scholarship Info

Arts Scholarships

Theatre and Dance scholarships awarded through the audition process

Audition weekends include information sessions on financial aid and scholarship opportunities

University scholarship deadline: December 1

Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA

School Info

Snapshot

3.88

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

4.2K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,790

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,622

After aid

Tuition And Fees · samford.edu College Scorecard

Training

Conservatory-style triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Recent mainstage productions: Urinetown, A Christmas Carol, Little Women, 1776, On the Town, Jane Eyre, Bat Boy

Notable Alumni

Teale Dvornik ’12 — Broadway dresser (Wicked, Aladdin, MJ, Come From Away); Metropolitan Opera dresser; author of History Hiding Around Broadway

Amy Ethington ’23 — Resident Stage Manager, Red Mountain Theatre

Professional Development

Regional theatre internships at Flat Rock, Barter, Lexington Children's Theatre, and Charleston Stage

NAST-accredited program preparing students for professional work on stage and screen

Study Abroad

Perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Study abroad in London

Updated Aug 5, 12:02 AM

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