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Program Characteristics
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Professional-level training with Broadway-experienced faculty
•Integrated training in singing, acting, and dance
•Cross-training opportunities across theatre, television, and film
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Disney casting directors visit campus annually for audition workshops and career insights
•Part of SDSU's School of Theatre, Television, and Film
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Flexible coursework across the School of TTF and wider university
•Focus on developing versatile, entrepreneurial artists
•Minimum 8 units in dance courses required
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Acceptd AuditionDec 30, 2025
Acceptd Fee
$35Waiver
Contact rmeffe@sdsu.edu for fee assistance
Audition Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option B:
-One musical theater song from any time period
-One contrasting song of your choice (any style)
-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 C:
-Dance video not required
Ballet
•MTCP Ballet Option C:
-Ballet not required
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
FRAMING
•Waist-up frame recommended for songs and monologues
BACKGROUND
•Solid-colored walls ideal, any non-distracting background acceptable
LABELING
•Label each video: Title of Piece – Show/Playwright – Your Name
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•Upload via Acceptd
resume (required)
•Upload via Acceptd
SLATE VIDEO (required)
•State your name and optional pronouns
•Speak loudly and clearly directly at camera
•Maximum 10 seconds
•Separate video — do not slate individual performance pieces
Good to Know
MTCP
•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Two-step: Cal State Apply + Acceptd video submission
•Select Pre-Major as "Musical Theatre (662509)" on Cal State Apply
•Cal State Apply filing fee: $70 (non-refundable)
DUAL APPLICATION OPTION
•Can apply for BOTH BA Musical Theatre and BA Theatre Arts (Performance) via Acceptd Option #3
•Additional monologue requirements apply for dual application
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Students denied admission cannot reapply until the following academic year
What's The Process
VIDEO AUDITION
•Video-only audition — no live auditions offered at SDSU
•Acceptd application takes the place of a live audition
•Submit via Acceptd between October 1 – December 30
•Select "OPTION #2: BA Musical Theatre Only" on Acceptd
TIMELINE
•December 1 — Cal State Apply deadline
•December 30 — Acceptd audition deadline
•Mid-February — faculty recommendations to admissions
•Mid-March — admissions notifications
•May 1 — enrollment deadline
CONTACT
•Prof. Robert Meffe — rmeffe@sdsu.edu
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
78%
Grad Rate
33,654
Enrollment
$64,909
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,290
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,170
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,174
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,655
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,241
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,205
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,176
Family Income $110k+$24,913
