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Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Under 12 Students

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MFA Theatre

Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Under 12 Students

Training

Three years of professional training in acting, voice and speech, and movement, including SoulWork and on-camera work

Voice, SoulWork, movement and on-camera training all collaborate to integrate self with technique and imagination with text

Partnership with the award-winning Dallas Theater Center

Third-year filmed digital showcase marketed to agents and casting directors in every major market

Notable Alumni

Lauren Graham — Gilmore Girls

Amy Acker — Angel, Person of Interest

Michael Aronov — Tony Award winner — Oslo

Tiffany Denise Hobbs — The Lion King national tour, Waitress on Broadway

Value

Full tuition waiver of $44,500 per year, tax free, plus a living stipend of $12,500 per year

The three-year financial aid package totals $169,500

MFA actors serve as teaching assistants during their three years, starting in the first year with The Art of Acting

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

63%

school-wide

Grad rate

84%

Enrollment

7.3K

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,816

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$96,388

Before aid

Average net price

$40,892

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · smu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3h ago

Program Highlights

Training

Three years of professional training in acting, voice and speech, and movement, including SoulWork and on-camera work

Voice, SoulWork, movement and on-camera training all collaborate to integrate self with technique and imagination with text

Partnership with the award-winning Dallas Theater Center

Third-year filmed digital showcase marketed to agents and casting directors in every major market

Notable Alumni

Lauren Graham — Gilmore Girls

Amy Acker — Angel, Person of Interest

Michael Aronov — Tony Award winner — Oslo

Tiffany Denise Hobbs — The Lion King national tour, Waitress on Broadway

Value

Full tuition waiver of $44,500 per year, tax free, plus a living stipend of $12,500 per year

The three-year financial aid package totals $169,500

MFA actors serve as teaching assistants during their three years, starting in the first year with The Art of Acting

Program Highlights

Training

Three years of professional training in acting, voice and speech, and movement, including SoulWork and on-camera work

Voice, SoulWork, movement and on-camera training all collaborate to integrate self with technique and imagination with text

Partnership with the award-winning Dallas Theater Center

Third-year filmed digital showcase marketed to agents and casting directors in every major market

Notable Alumni

Lauren Graham — Gilmore Girls

Amy Acker — Angel, Person of Interest

Michael Aronov — Tony Award winner — Oslo

Tiffany Denise Hobbs — The Lion King national tour, Waitress on Broadway

Value

Full tuition waiver of $44,500 per year, tax free, plus a living stipend of $12,500 per year

The three-year financial aid package totals $169,500

MFA actors serve as teaching assistants during their three years, starting in the first year with The Art of Acting

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

Program AppApplication

Not admitting for Fall 2027

From Southern Methodist University: We admit a cohort of eight students once every three years. The next class will be admitted in fall of 2029.Source

Apply

School Website

Actingmfa · smu.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two Audition Selections

One monologue from a contemporary play

One monologue from a classical play

Four minutes or less in total across both selections

Additional Materials

Application Materials

Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended

Three letters of recommendation from professors who know the applicant's personal and academic qualifications

ARTIST STATEMENT addressing graduate-study goals and fit with SMU

CV/resume listing relevant accomplishments, scholarships, residencies, exhibitions, screenings, or related experience

Actingmfa · smu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Meadows School of the Arts Graduate Application through SMU Graduate Admission

Auditions come after the application is submitted

Admission Pathway

Admits a cohort of 8 students once every three years

The next class will enter in fall 2029

Requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA

Important Notes

Application fees are waived for prospective students auditioning at URTA

What's The Process

Audition Process

After you apply, audition in person on campus in Dallas or at the national URTA auditions

Contact Meadows Graduate Admissions if unable to attend the on-campus or URTA auditions

Audition Expectations

Audition includes an interview

Singing is welcome but not required

Scholarship Info

Full tuition waiver of $44,500 per year, tax free, plus a living stipend of $12,500 per year. The three-year financial aid package totals $169,500.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

63%

school-wide

Grad rate

84%

Enrollment

7.3K

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,816

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$96,388

Before aid

Average net price

$40,892

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · smu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Three years of professional training in acting, voice and speech, and movement, including SoulWork and on-camera work

Voice, SoulWork, movement and on-camera training all collaborate to integrate self with technique and imagination with text

Partnership with the award-winning Dallas Theater Center

Third-year filmed digital showcase marketed to agents and casting directors in every major market

Notable Alumni

Lauren Graham — Gilmore Girls

Amy Acker — Angel, Person of Interest

Michael Aronov — Tony Award winner — Oslo

Tiffany Denise Hobbs — The Lion King national tour, Waitress on Broadway

Value

Full tuition waiver of $44,500 per year, tax free, plus a living stipend of $12,500 per year

The three-year financial aid package totals $169,500

MFA actors serve as teaching assistants during their three years, starting in the first year with The Art of Acting

Updated 3h ago