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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre Arts

Design/Technology

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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BA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Professional BFA training preparing the modern actor for a career in musical theatre

•Students perform from their first semester on campus

•NAST-accredited program

Notable Alumni

•Barry Corbin — Northern Exposure (2x Emmy nom.), WarGames, Lonesome Dove

•Brad Leland — Buddy Garrity on Friday Night Lights, Veep, Justified

•Andy Fickman — director of She's the Man, The Game Plan, Parental Guidance

Professional Development

•WildWind Performance Lab summer intensive

•The Marfa Intensive — 12-day devised theatre intensive in Marfa, TX

•BurkTech Players ensemble

Facilities

•Maedgen Theatre, Black Box Theatre, Creative Movement Studio

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2024: 6 students

School Info

Snapshot

3.62

Avg GPA (W)

73%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

32.4K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,852

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,451

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$29,783

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,070

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Professional BFA training preparing the modern actor for a career in musical theatre

•Students perform from their first semester on campus

•NAST-accredited program

Notable Alumni

•Barry Corbin — Northern Exposure (2x Emmy nom.), WarGames, Lonesome Dove

•Brad Leland — Buddy Garrity on Friday Night Lights, Veep, Justified

•Andy Fickman — director of She's the Man, The Game Plan, Parental Guidance

Professional Development

•WildWind Performance Lab summer intensive

•The Marfa Intensive — 12-day devised theatre intensive in Marfa, TX

•BurkTech Players ensemble

Facilities

•Maedgen Theatre, Black Box Theatre, Creative Movement Studio

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2024: 6 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Professional BFA training preparing the modern actor for a career in musical theatre

•Students perform from their first semester on campus

•NAST-accredited program

Notable Alumni

•Barry Corbin — Northern Exposure (2x Emmy nom.), WarGames, Lonesome Dove

•Brad Leland — Buddy Garrity on Friday Night Lights, Veep, Justified

•Andy Fickman — director of She's the Man, The Game Plan, Parental Guidance

Professional Development

•WildWind Performance Lab summer intensive

•The Marfa Intensive — 12-day devised theatre intensive in Marfa, TX

•BurkTech Players ensemble

Facilities

•Maedgen Theatre, Black Box Theatre, Creative Movement Studio

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2024: 6 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App ApplyTexas

Fee

$75

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2025

Additional DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Priority (scholarship consideration)Dec 1, 2025

Final Acceptd SubmissionJan 31, 2026

Late ConsiderationMay 1, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Callbacks (Day 1)Feb 13, 2026

On-Campus Callbacks (Day 2)Feb 14, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option B

•One musical theater song from any time period

•One contrasting song of your choice (any style)

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option B

•One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)

•One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)

•60-90 seconds each

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

MTCP Ballet Option C

•Ballet not required

Required Wild Card

•Submissions should be no more than 60 seconds

•Can be anything: a special skill, an interesting story, a poem, something self-authored, an instrument you play, or another piece that shows what you want faculty to know about you

Additional Materials

Headshot

•Upload a current headshot

Theatre Resume (Required)

•No more than 1 page in length

Written Composition (Required)

•1-2 pages in length

•Include information about your desire to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Texas Tech

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Callback Requirements

Additional Materials

Callbacks

•Invitation-only callbacks on campus: February 13-14, 2026

•Callback notifications sent on or before February 7, 2026

•Contact: Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston, Theatre Performance Admissions Coordinator

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

•Song Option B, Monologue Option B, Dance Option A, Ballet Option C (not required)

•Two-step admission: must be accepted to the program AND admitted to TTU

•Submit prescreen via Acceptd (no fee)

•Submit university application separately

•Priority deadline (scholarship consideration): December 1, 2025

•Final Acceptd deadline: January 31, 2026

•Applications accepted through May 1, 2026 (enrollment not guaranteed)

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit prescreen videos and materials via Acceptd

•Final submission deadline: January 31, 2026

•Applications accepted through May 1, 2026 for future consideration

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Prescreen audition doubles as scholarship audition

•Must submit by December 1 priority deadline for scholarship consideration

•Additional university-wide scholarships available through the TTU Scholarship Webpage

School Info

Snapshot

3.62

Avg GPA (W)

73%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

32.4K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,852

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,451

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$29,783

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,070

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Professional BFA training preparing the modern actor for a career in musical theatre

•Students perform from their first semester on campus

•NAST-accredited program

Notable Alumni

•Barry Corbin — Northern Exposure (2x Emmy nom.), WarGames, Lonesome Dove

•Brad Leland — Buddy Garrity on Friday Night Lights, Veep, Justified

•Andy Fickman — director of She's the Man, The Game Plan, Parental Guidance

Professional Development

•WildWind Performance Lab summer intensive

•The Marfa Intensive — 12-day devised theatre intensive in Marfa, TX

•BurkTech Players ensemble

Facilities

•Maedgen Theatre, Black Box Theatre, Creative Movement Studio

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2024: 6 students

Updated 4d ago