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BFA Musical Theater

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Training & Curriculum

Rigorous training in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, and choreography

Faculty comprised of experienced musical theater professionals

Average class size of 15 students with personalized instruction and mentorship

Performance Opportunities

Main stage musical productions and original works

Directing and producing projects culminating in a senior capstone

Professional internships with theaters including ACT Theater and The 5th Avenue Theatre

Location

Campus in the heart of Seattle's vibrant professional theater scene

Notable Alumni

Sara Porkalob — Broadway actor, playwright, and theatre educator

Don Darryl Rivera — Broadway actor (originated Iago in Aladdin) and TV actor

Ramiz Monsef — Broadway actor, playwright, and producer

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

4.1K

Earnings

$75K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$60,756

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$82,726

Before aid

Average net price

$34,662

After aid

Undergraduate Cost Of Attendance · seattleu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 5:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Curriculum

Rigorous training in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, and choreography

Faculty comprised of experienced musical theater professionals

Average class size of 15 students with personalized instruction and mentorship

Performance Opportunities

Main stage musical productions and original works

Directing and producing projects culminating in a senior capstone

Professional internships with theaters including ACT Theater and The 5th Avenue Theatre

Location

Campus in the heart of Seattle's vibrant professional theater scene

Notable Alumni

Sara Porkalob — Broadway actor, playwright, and theatre educator

Don Darryl Rivera — Broadway actor (originated Iago in Aladdin) and TV actor

Ramiz Monsef — Broadway actor, playwright, and producer

Program Highlights

Training & Curriculum

Rigorous training in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, and choreography

Faculty comprised of experienced musical theater professionals

Average class size of 15 students with personalized instruction and mentorship

Performance Opportunities

Main stage musical productions and original works

Directing and producing projects culminating in a senior capstone

Professional internships with theaters including ACT Theater and The 5th Avenue Theatre

Location

Campus in the heart of Seattle's vibrant professional theater scene

Notable Alumni

Sara Porkalob — Broadway actor, playwright, and theatre educator

Don Darryl Rivera — Broadway actor (originated Iago in Aladdin) and TV actor

Ramiz Monsef — Broadway actor, playwright, and producer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$60

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · seattleu.edu

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School Website

Musical Theatre Audition Requirements · cornish.edu

Audition 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.

Songs

MTCP Song Option B

Two Contrasting Songs, 16-32 Bars Each (Verse and Chorus)

One song in "Golden Age" style (can be contemporary with a classical feel)

One song from a contemporary musical

Choose contrasting songs that showcase your vocal range

Songs should allow you to play an action and bring focus outward

Accompaniment

In-person: accompanist provided, bring sheet music in a binder in correct key

Virtual: live accompanist or recorded accompaniment accepted

Personal Bluetooth speaker recommended for recorded accompaniment

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

One Monologue from A Published Play

From a published play or one written by a professional writer (plays that have been produced)

Recommended: choose from prescribed options (Fool for Love by Sam Shepard or Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller)

Contemporary monologue recommended (written after 1950)

Should have a strong objective engaging another character

Material Selection

Avoid "story" monologues where the character simply recounts events

Choose a piece with a clear, compelling objective

Select a monologue that allows dynamic actions and different tactics

Pick a piece you genuinely enjoy performing

Dance

MTCP Dance Option A

60-90 Seconds of Choreography in Your Strongest Dance Style

Ballet, jazz, contemporary, African, East Indian, Brazilian, or another style

Stick to vocabulary and steps you know well and can execute confidently

All choreography must be performed to music (no a cappella dance)

Choreography should be story-driven, expressing a goal or objective

Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick (or suitable rotation, elevation, extension)

Optional Ballet

Highly recommended: plié, tendu, and grande battement, a pirouette en dehors (to both sides), and one or more grand jeté across the floor

Music optional

Filming (for Recorded Auditions)

Film in full-body shot with entire body visible at all times

Dance studio, black box, or rehearsal hall preferred; limited space acceptable

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Optional Ballet

Highly recommended: show your best ballet technique

Include plie, tendu, grande battement, pirouette en dehors (both sides), and grand jete

Music optional for ballet portion

Optional Wild Card Video

Showcase additional skills and interests not part of standard audition requirements

Examples: video of a play you directed, a play or text you have written, spoken word, devised solo piece

Additional talents welcome: instruments, tap, tumbling, flexibility

Upload in the "Portfolio" section of the Redhawk Admissions Portal

Choosing not to submit will not affect consideration

Additional Materials

Short Answer Essay (Optional but Highly Encouraged)

Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University embodies the motto, “Artist, Citizen, Innovator”, encouraging students to develop their artistic voice to make an impact in their future communities. What does “Artist, Citizen, Innovator” mean to you, and how do you plan to use your art to contribute to the world? (250-300 words).

Arts Teacher Recommendation (Required)

A recommendation from a teacher who can best speak to your artistic or performing talents

Separate from the Common Application teacher recommendation and counselor recommendation or school report

Musical Theatre Audition Requirements · cornish.edu

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via Common App to Seattle University

After submission, receive Redhawk Admissions Portal login to upload audition materials

Submit Portfolio Certification Form when uploads are complete (portfolio not reviewed without it)

MTCP

Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

Song Option B, Monologue Option A, Dance Option A, Ballet Option B

Additional Cornish Requirements

Artist statement required for all Cornish applicants

Arts teacher recommendation (in addition to standard university recommendations)

Audition Options

In-person on campus or at National Unified Auditions (NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles)

Live virtual via Zoom

Recorded video submission via Redhawk Admissions Portal

What's The Process

Audition Process

Answer the two published program questions on video

Audition Expectations

Three options: live in-person, live virtual via Zoom, or recorded video

Live auditions include monologue, two songs, dance call, and faculty interview

In-person dance call provided at on-campus auditions

Recorded auditions are uploaded to the Redhawk Admissions Portal Portfolio section

Film in a neutral open space with bare walls and clear acoustics

Songs are filmed in a three-quarter shot

Monologue introduction is filmed in a full-body shot

No costumes, character makeup, sound effects, or virtual backgrounds

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

4.1K

Earnings

$75K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$60,756

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$82,726

Before aid

Average net price

$34,662

After aid

Undergraduate Cost Of Attendance · seattleu.edu College Scorecard

Training & Curriculum

Rigorous training in acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, and choreography

Faculty comprised of experienced musical theater professionals

Average class size of 15 students with personalized instruction and mentorship

Performance Opportunities

Main stage musical productions and original works

Directing and producing projects culminating in a senior capstone

Professional internships with theaters including ACT Theater and The 5th Avenue Theatre

Location

Campus in the heart of Seattle's vibrant professional theater scene

Notable Alumni

Sara Porkalob — Broadway actor, playwright, and theatre educator

Don Darryl Rivera — Broadway actor (originated Iago in Aladdin) and TV actor

Ramiz Monsef — Broadway actor, playwright, and producer

Updated Sep 3, 5:25 PM

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