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Stephens College

Columbia, MO

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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BFA Acting for Stage & Screen

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

Training

Work with industry professionals including Broadway veterans

Guest directors and top industry professionals in masterclasses

Performance & Productions

Extensive performance opportunities at Macklanburg Playhouse (mainstage) and Warehouse Theatre (black box)

Comprehensive summer stock theatre experience at Okoboji Summer Theatre

Summer Performing Arts Intensive with specialized coursework

Notable Alumni

Annie Potts — Stephanie Beatriz, Jennifer Tilly, Elizabeth Mitchell

Degree Flexibility

Accelerated BFA major — three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

Industry preparation begins in first semester with connections forged throughout program

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.27

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

391

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$28,300

Before aid

Average net price

$23,459

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 30, 8:04 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Work with industry professionals including Broadway veterans

Guest directors and top industry professionals in masterclasses

Performance & Productions

Extensive performance opportunities at Macklanburg Playhouse (mainstage) and Warehouse Theatre (black box)

Comprehensive summer stock theatre experience at Okoboji Summer Theatre

Summer Performing Arts Intensive with specialized coursework

Notable Alumni

Annie Potts — Stephanie Beatriz, Jennifer Tilly, Elizabeth Mitchell

Degree Flexibility

Accelerated BFA major — three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

Industry preparation begins in first semester with connections forged throughout program

Program Highlights

Training

Work with industry professionals including Broadway veterans

Guest directors and top industry professionals in masterclasses

Performance & Productions

Extensive performance opportunities at Macklanburg Playhouse (mainstage) and Warehouse Theatre (black box)

Comprehensive summer stock theatre experience at Okoboji Summer Theatre

Summer Performing Arts Intensive with specialized coursework

Notable Alumni

Annie Potts — Stephanie Beatriz, Jennifer Tilly, Elizabeth Mitchell

Degree Flexibility

Accelerated BFA major — three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

Industry preparation begins in first semester with connections forged throughout program

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Deadline

Priority application date — optimum scholarship consideration; rolling admission continuesFeb 1, 2027

Rolling admission — applications accepted after the priority date

How To Apply · stephens.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

$35

Opens

Aug 15, 2026

Deadline

Acceptd submission deadlineApr 1, 2027

Auditions

PUA (Pittsburgh, PA)Oct 9–12, 2026

Drewnifieds (Orange, CA)Oct 23–24, 2026

CAP United (St. Louis, MO)Nov 12–15, 2026

Moonifieds (Dallas, TX)Nov 19–20, 2026

Texas Thespian Festival (Grapevine, TX)Nov 20–21, 2026

Chicago Unifieds (Chicago, IL)Feb 1–3, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Monologue Requirements

60-90 seconds

From a published play or written by a professional writer

A professional writer is someone whose plays have been produced but may not have been professionally published

Monologues cannot be from musicals

Age-appropriate material recommended (within 5-10 years of actual age)

Active monologues preferred — real-time scenes with an imaginary scene partner work best

Avoid monologues relying on extreme emotions

Wild Card

No more than 60 seconds

No slate required

This media can be anything you want — a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc.

"What do you want us to know about you?" and "What makes you unique?"

Statement of Purpose

No length limit stated

Please upload a short essay describing where you see yourself in 10 years and why you want to pursue a career on stage/screen.

Described only as a short essay. Submit in Acceptd.

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials through Acceptd

Complete the free Stephens College undergraduate application

Eligibility

The Conservatory welcomes artists of all gender identities

Admission Pathway

Musical Theatre applicants are automatically considered for BFA Acting for Stage & Screen placement

Applicants seeking both Acting and Musical Theatre submit one audition using the Musical Theatre guidelines

Applications without an audition are automatically considered for BFA Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies

Important Notes

Submit the FAFSA using Stephens College code 002512

Feb. 1 is the FAFSA priority date specifically for work-study and Access Missouri Grant consideration

Undergraduate admission remains rolling after Feb. 1

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants to BFA Acting for Stage & Screen submit the same Conservatory audition package. Stephens publishes a general transfer-credit pathway for college courses completed with a C or better and a TES equivalency portal; credits receive final review, so this does not promise advanced standing in the accelerated acting sequence.

Applying As A Transfer Student · stephens.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit digital audition materials through Acceptd

Stephens states that a separate prescreen submission is not required

The Conservatory may also request an on-campus audition or virtual interview

Contact

Performingarts@stephens.edu for application or audition questions

Acceptd Help Desk for technical questions

Scholarship Info

All applicants automatically considered for talent award scholarships

The Promise Program provides up to four years of tuition funding for eligible full-time students whose adjusted family income does not exceed $75,000 annually

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.27

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

391

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$28,300

Before aid

Average net price

$23,459

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Work with industry professionals including Broadway veterans

Guest directors and top industry professionals in masterclasses

Performance & Productions

Extensive performance opportunities at Macklanburg Playhouse (mainstage) and Warehouse Theatre (black box)

Comprehensive summer stock theatre experience at Okoboji Summer Theatre

Summer Performing Arts Intensive with specialized coursework

Notable Alumni

Annie Potts — Stephanie Beatriz, Jennifer Tilly, Elizabeth Mitchell

Degree Flexibility

Accelerated BFA major — three years/two summers (eight-semester program)

Industry preparation begins in first semester with connections forged throughout program

Updated Sep 30, 8:04 PM