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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Acting

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited — only PA State System school with all four performing arts accreditations

Conservatory-style BFA training at public university tuition

Training

Emphasis on groundbreaking Broadway and Off-Broadway works alongside bold classic adaptations

Contemporary vocal styles: rock, indie, pop, jazz, and hip-hop

Movement and choreography courses through SRU's nationally ranked Dance Department

No dance experience required for prescreen or callback — accommodates all levels

Performance & Productions

Smaller program means more casting opportunities from first semester

Contemporary and new work focus in production season

Notable Alumni

Performer on Saturday Night Live

Associate Company Manager — Hamilton North American Tour

Actor — Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera

Show writer — producer, and imagineer at Walt Disney World

Swing Technician — The Wiz National Tour

Facilities

$33M Performing Arts Center (opened 2021) recognized by AIA Pittsburgh

753-seat proscenium theatre + 250-seat flexible black box

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 14 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2028: 11 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2027: 20 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,906

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,158

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,608

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sru.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited — only PA State System school with all four performing arts accreditations

Conservatory-style BFA training at public university tuition

Training

Emphasis on groundbreaking Broadway and Off-Broadway works alongside bold classic adaptations

Contemporary vocal styles: rock, indie, pop, jazz, and hip-hop

Movement and choreography courses through SRU's nationally ranked Dance Department

No dance experience required for prescreen or callback — accommodates all levels

Performance & Productions

Smaller program means more casting opportunities from first semester

Contemporary and new work focus in production season

Notable Alumni

Performer on Saturday Night Live

Associate Company Manager — Hamilton North American Tour

Actor — Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera

Show writer — producer, and imagineer at Walt Disney World

Swing Technician — The Wiz National Tour

Facilities

$33M Performing Arts Center (opened 2021) recognized by AIA Pittsburgh

753-seat proscenium theatre + 250-seat flexible black box

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 14 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2028: 11 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2027: 20 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited — only PA State System school with all four performing arts accreditations

Conservatory-style BFA training at public university tuition

Training

Emphasis on groundbreaking Broadway and Off-Broadway works alongside bold classic adaptations

Contemporary vocal styles: rock, indie, pop, jazz, and hip-hop

Movement and choreography courses through SRU's nationally ranked Dance Department

No dance experience required for prescreen or callback — accommodates all levels

Performance & Productions

Smaller program means more casting opportunities from first semester

Contemporary and new work focus in production season

Notable Alumni

Performer on Saturday Night Live

Associate Company Manager — Hamilton North American Tour

Actor — Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera

Show writer — producer, and imagineer at Walt Disney World

Swing Technician — The Wiz National Tour

Facilities

$33M Performing Arts Center (opened 2021) recognized by AIA Pittsburgh

753-seat proscenium theatre + 250-seat flexible black box

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 14 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2028: 11 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2027: 20 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Fee

$30

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Scholarships · sru.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Acceptd Fee

$35

Deadline

Prescreen DeadlineJan 3, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

Prescreen Songs / MTCP Format

Two contrasting songs, 60-90 seconds each

SRU lets you choose either option, whichever serves you best

Option A: One pre-1970, one post-1970 (any genre: musical theatre, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)

Option B: One musical theatre song (any era), one song of your choice in any contrasting style

Waist-up framing recommended

Label the file: song title - musical/show - your name

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

Prescreen Monologue / MTCP Format

One monologue, 60-90 seconds

From a published play or by a professional writer

Age-appropriate character (generally within 5-10 years of your actual age)

Waist-up framing

Label the file: play title - playwright - your name

Dance

MTCP Dance Option C

Dance and ballet videos are not required for prescreen or callback

SRU accepts students regardless of prior dance training

Optional dance/ballet videos can support the application and Dance Performance minor consideration

Optional Dance Video

60-90 seconds, full-body framing from head to floor

Show your best dancing or moving; include one turn, one jump, one kick, or suitable alternatives

Solo video only; recent performance footage is acceptable if the applicant is clearly featured

Optional Ballet Video

Brief series: plie, tendu, grand battement, pirouettes en dehors on both sides, and grand jete

Full-body framing from head to floor

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option C

Ballet not required

Optional Wild Card Video

60-90 seconds

Show your personality or share something you want auditors to know

Can be a special skill, story, passion speech, instrument, original song, comedy skit, how-to video, or choreographed dance

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Upload a recent headshot or photo

Resume (Required)

Include training and performance experience

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Callback Songs

Perform prescreen song materials with direction and coaching from faculty

Faculty will provide real-time feedback and adjustments

Monologues

Requirements

Callback Monologue

Perform prescreen monologue with direction and coaching from faculty

Faculty will provide real-time feedback and adjustments

Brief personal interview included

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to SRU through the university application ($30 fee)

Submit prescreen materials through Acceptd ($35 audition application fee)

SRU uses the Musical Theatre Common Prescreen for all Musical Theatre applicants

Same prescreen videos can work for multiple MTCP schools

Important Notes

Callback invitations are sent only after SRU admission

Apply by December 1 for scholarship eligibility and best housing options

Applicants can audition for both Acting and Musical Theatre concentrations in the same Acceptd application

What's The Process

Audition Process

Phase 1: complete the prescreen through Acceptd or a participating unified event

Phase 2: invited callback and personal interview, held on campus or at a participating unified event

Applicants incorporate faculty direction or coaching using their prescreen material

For 2026-2027 SRU plans to attend Chicago Unifieds, New York Unifieds, and Pittsburgh Unified Auditions

Exact on-campus callback and unified-event dates for the 2027 cycle have not been published

Decisions

Callback invitations and BFA decisions are released on a rolling basis

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Eligibility

Apply by December 1, 2026 to be considered for merit scholarships

February 28 is the deadline to apply for SRU-based scholarships

Audition early for best consideration — decisions made on rolling basis

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,906

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,158

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,608

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sru.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited — only PA State System school with all four performing arts accreditations

Conservatory-style BFA training at public university tuition

Training

Emphasis on groundbreaking Broadway and Off-Broadway works alongside bold classic adaptations

Contemporary vocal styles: rock, indie, pop, jazz, and hip-hop

Movement and choreography courses through SRU's nationally ranked Dance Department

No dance experience required for prescreen or callback — accommodates all levels

Performance & Productions

Smaller program means more casting opportunities from first semester

Contemporary and new work focus in production season

Notable Alumni

Performer on Saturday Night Live

Associate Company Manager — Hamilton North American Tour

Actor — Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera

Show writer — producer, and imagineer at Walt Disney World

Swing Technician — The Wiz National Tour

Facilities

$33M Performing Arts Center (opened 2021) recognized by AIA Pittsburgh

753-seat proscenium theatre + 250-seat flexible black box

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 14 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2028: 11 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Class of 2027: 20 students (BFA Musical Theatre)

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM