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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
Highly Selective
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Canada's most sought-after music theatre program
•Honours Bachelor's degree (4-year BFA equivalent)
•PGWP-aligned for international students
TRAINING
•Comprehensive triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dancing
•Classes five days a week with weekly private acting/singing tutorials
•Personalized instruction even within a collaborative ensemble environment
•Business and entrepreneurial skills for leadership roles in the entertainment industry
PRODUCTIONS
•Theatre Sheridan produces 6+ musicals per year at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville
•Additional theatrical productions in the Studio Theatre
•Individual performances in acting, dance, and commercial singing
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
•Over 80% of graduates immediately find representation by major agents and/or contractual employment
•Alumni perform in major Toronto, West End, and Broadway productions including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, and West Side Story
•Career pathways to Stratford, Shaw, and Charlottetown festivals, Disney theme parks, cruise lines, film and TV
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityFeb 1, 2026
Rolling
Domestic (OCAS) Fee
$150
Audition Requirements
Songs
ONE MUSICAL THEATRE SONG, approx 1:30 (max 2:00)
•Choose a piece that takes the character on a journey
•Any era or genre of musical theatre — may include musicals written for stage or movies
•Select repertoire that reflects your age and experience
ACCOMPANIMENT
•In-person: live piano accompaniment provided — bring double-sided printed sheet music in a three-ring binder with cuts/notes clearly marked in the appropriate key (one copy required)
•Online: sing with recorded or live accompaniment — do not self-accompany this selection
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 0:50-1:10
•From a contemporary play or musical written after 1940
-Newer material written after 2000 is preferred
•Choose a piece that takes the character on a journey
•Must be memorized
•Choose a piece that reflects your age and experience
•Use your authentic voice — do not use accents or dialects other than your own
Dance
DANCE COMBINATION (taught at the audition)
•Formal dance training is not required
•Assesses aptitude for dance in music theatre — natural facility, performance ability, willingness to explore
•Includes a group warm-up followed by learning a dance combination
•Combination presented in small groups for assessment
ATTIRE
•Wear something comfortable but not too baggy
•Dance shoes (jazz or ballet) are not required — sneakers are acceptable
Wildcard / Special Skill
PERSONAL CHOICE SELECTION, 1-1:30 min
•Present an offering that showcases your unique interests and abilities as they relate to musical theatre
•Speak about your selection in 1 minute or less — describe what it demonstrates about you as an individual artist
•Must be presented live in your audition
•Options include playing a musical instrument, a self-choreographed movement piece, self-authored works, comedy, puppetry, or a monologue/song that contrasts your other selections
•Minimal set-up recommended — bring any technological support you may need (speakers, etc.)
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Canadian students apply through ontariocolleges.ca
•International students apply through Sheridan International Application
•Detailed audition submission instructions and due date posted in your Sheridan Application Portal after applying
•Audition assessment fee applies (amount posted in Sheridan Application Portal)
ELIGIBILITY
•Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 65% overall average
•Fall enrollment only
•Letters of reference are not accepted
•This document is a sample — full requirements provided to applicants only
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•One-stage live audition with five components: monologue, musical theatre song, redirect, dance combination, and personal choice selection
•Order of components determined on audition day
•In-person or online — your choice does not impact your audition score
REDIRECT
•You will be asked to re-explore an excerpt of your monologue or song with alternate direction provided during the audition
•Make new choices based on the redirect — this can include changing embodiment, vocalization, and/or use of physical space
NOTIFICATION
•Decisions released within approximately one month of the audition via Sheridan email
•Decisions will not be released over the phone
•Do not phone or email to inquire about application status
Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL AID
•Scholarships, awards, and bursaries available through Sheridan
•Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) available for Canadian students
•International Entrance Scholarship available for international students — no separate application required
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