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University of Central Florida

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Program

Concentration

Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant
Program profile
Highly Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition
NAST-accredited program
UCF Department of Theatre is one of 11 Educational Affiliates of Estill Voice International worldwide
No more than 16 students accepted per year (at most 64 MT majors total)
Training
Conservatory training within a liberal arts university
Rigorous course sequence in acting, voice, dance, music theory, and piano
Methodologies include Meisner, Stanislavski, Estill Voice Training, ballet, and jazz
Senior year capstone industry showcase: Knight to Shine
Performance & Productions
Theatre UCF produces ~6 shows per year — all BFA MT majors required to audition, including freshmen
Spring dance concert participation
Student-produced work: 10-minute play festivals, one-act festivals, improv groups
Summer Pegasus PlayLab festival (optional)
Notable Alumni
Abby Jaros — Performer (Hamilton, Broadway Tour)
Justin Matthew Sargent — Performer (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Rock of Ages, Broadway)
Jerusha Cavazos — Performer (The Prom, Broadway)
Parker Slaybaugh — Broadway Performer (Holiday Inn)
Ben Hope — Broadway Performer (Once)
Professional Development
Required professional internship before graduation (regional theatre, summer stock, dinner theatres, theme parks)
Master classes and guest artist visits from industry professionals
Located in Orlando — proximity to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and active regional theatre scene
Verified Recent Class Sizes
Class of 2029: 15 students

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