Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualSelective12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredStudy AbroadMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Rigorous 124-credit BFA preparing students for careers in musical productions
•Interdisciplinary program: theater coursework supplemented by musicianship courses in the Boyer College of Music and Dance
PRODUCTIONS & COLLABORATION
•Performance opportunities in musicals, student-directed productions, dramas, and showcases through the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts
•Recent on-campus productions include Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Our Town, and Romeo and Juliet
•Opportunity to collaborate with MFA students in the Musical Theater Collaboration graduate program
MENTORSHIP & STUDENT LIFE
•Faculty mentor students artistically and academically on an individual basis
•Musical Theater Cooperative offers masterclasses, NYC trips, and workshops with MT professionals
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST); member of URTA
•Study abroad: London (live theater attendance, internship opportunities) and Los Angeles (film industry immersion)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Da'Vine Joy Randolph — Academy Award winner (The Holdovers), Tony nominee for Ghost on Broadway
•Bryan Terrell Clark — George Washington in Hamilton on Broadway, Marvin Gaye in Motown: The Musical
•Ashley D. Kelley — original Broadway cast of Shucked
•Josh Tower — Simba in The Lion King on Broadway, Aaron Burr in Hamilton national tour
•Maggie Lakis — Avenue Q (national tour and Off-Broadway), Mrs. Doubtfire national tour
•Victoria Guiteras Mayo — Broadway World Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Spamalot
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$55Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Prescreen DeadlineDec 15, 2025
Auditions
NYCJan 24–25, 2026
ChicagoFeb 2–5, 2026
Philadelphia CampusFeb 14, 2026
Philadelphia CampusFeb 28, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option A:
-One song written BEFORE 1970
-One song written AFTER 1970
-Contrasting styles
-60-90 seconds each
Monologues
•MTCP Monologue Option A:
-One monologue from a published play or professional writer
-60-90 seconds
Dance
•MTCP Dance Option A:
-Dance/movement video required
-Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick
-Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension
-60-90 seconds
Ballet
BALLET (Optional, 60 sec max)
•Execute a brief series of plié, tendu, and grande battement
•Execute pirouette en déhors (to both sides)
•Execute one or more grand jeté across the floor
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
WILD CARD (Optional, 60 sec max)
•Can be anything: a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, etc.
•No slate required in wild card media
•Prompt: "What do you want us to know about you?" and "What makes you unique?"
Additional Materials
•SLATE VIDEO
-Name and pronouns, if you would like
Good to Know
MTCP
•Program follows Musical Theater Common Prescreen Option A guidelines
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd
•University application via Common App
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Submit materials via Acceptd by December 15, 2025
•Selected students invited to live audition after prescreen review
LIVE AUDITION
•Applicants contacted by Temple Musical Theater to arrange an audition appointment
•Audition locations:
-New York City: January 24–25, 2026
-Chicago: February 2–5, 2026
-Main Campus, Philadelphia: February 14, February 28, or March 8, 2026
CONTACT
•musicaltheater@temple.edu
Scholarship Info
TFMA SCHOLARSHIPS
•Awards ranging from $500–$2,000 annually
KUNAL NAYYAR & NEHA KAPUR SCHOLARSHIPS
•Two $10,000 annual scholarships for junior/senior acting students with financial need
•Preference given to students who attended urban public schools
TRAVEL AWARDS
•$5,000 per semester for auditions, showcases, festivals, and educational conferences
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:44 PM
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Rigorous 124-credit BFA preparing students for careers in musical productions
•Interdisciplinary program: theater coursework supplemented by musicianship courses in the Boyer College of Music and Dance
PRODUCTIONS & COLLABORATION
•Performance opportunities in musicals, student-directed productions, dramas, and showcases through the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts
•Recent on-campus productions include Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Our Town, and Romeo and Juliet
•Opportunity to collaborate with MFA students in the Musical Theater Collaboration graduate program
MENTORSHIP & STUDENT LIFE
•Faculty mentor students artistically and academically on an individual basis
•Musical Theater Cooperative offers masterclasses, NYC trips, and workshops with MT professionals
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST); member of URTA
•Study abroad: London (live theater attendance, internship opportunities) and Los Angeles (film industry immersion)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Da'Vine Joy Randolph — Academy Award winner (The Holdovers), Tony nominee for Ghost on Broadway
•Bryan Terrell Clark — George Washington in Hamilton on Broadway, Marvin Gaye in Motown: The Musical
•Ashley D. Kelley — original Broadway cast of Shucked
•Josh Tower — Simba in The Lion King on Broadway, Aaron Burr in Hamilton national tour
•Maggie Lakis — Avenue Q (national tour and Off-Broadway), Mrs. Doubtfire national tour
•Victoria Guiteras Mayo — Broadway World Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Spamalot
Updated Mar 23, 11:44 PM
Academic School Information
3.42
Avg GPA
80%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
20,970
Enrollment
$63,727
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$23,011
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,958
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,198
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$22,694
Family Income $30k - $48k$23,431
Family Income $48k - $75k$26,534
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,397
Family Income $110k+$34,947
