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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Design and Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

Applied Performance

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BA Theatre

Administration & Directing

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BA Theatre

Theatre Studies/Dramaturgy

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BA Theatre

Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 StudentsTeacher Prep

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BA Theatre

Technical Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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MFA Theatre

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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MFA Theatre

Theatre for Young Audiences

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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MFA Theatre

Themed Experience

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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MA Theatre

Musical Theatre Pedagogy

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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MA Theatre

Theatre Studies

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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 2030: 15 students

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2024: 11 students

School Info

Snapshot

4.16

Avg GPA (W)

40%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

59.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,954

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,482

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,272

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,411

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

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 2030: 15 students

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2024: 11 students

Program Highlights

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 2030: 15 students

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2024: 11 students

Key Info

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Fee

$30Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd SubmissionJan 12, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus CallbackJan 24, 2026

On-Campus CallbackJan 31, 2026

On-Campus CallbackFeb 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 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

MTCP Ballet Option B

•Ballet video optional

Optional Wild Card, 60-90 Sec

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

•No need to slate in wild card media

•Use this to show your personality and what makes you unique

Additional Materials

Headshot

•8x10 color headshot

Resume

•Theatre-related experience

Slate Video

•Record one introduction video stating your name and pronouns if desired

•Speak loudly, clearly, and directly at the camera

•No need to slate individual performance videos; label each video with your name and title of the piece

Transcripts

•Transfer students or dual enrollment students must upload unofficial transcripts from other institutions

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit prescreen via Acceptd

•Separate university application required through UCF Undergraduate Admissions

•Do not need to wait for UCF acceptance before submitting Acceptd audition

•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

•Song: Option B, Monologue: Option A, Dance: Option A, Ballet: Option B (optional), Wild Card: optional

Eligibility

•Summer or Fall start required — students are NOT accepted to begin theatre courses in Spring

•All BFA students accepted on provisional basis first year; faculty evaluates continuation (no formal cut system)

•Cannot receive full offer until accepted by the university

Admission Pathway

•Use coupon code 02ucf22 when applying to a second undergraduate program on Acceptd

Important Notes

•Acceptd fee waivers available — contact Acceptd directly or program coordinator for assistance

Transfer Pathway

UCF states that it accepts 16 new students each year into BFA Musical Theatre and does not set separate quotas for first-year applicants versus transfers. Transfer credits are evaluated by the university and applied where appropriate; the catalog also notes limited theatre participation credit for students transferring into the program. The practical upside is transparency: transfer students compete in the same audition pool and then confirm remaining time with the department.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit all materials via Acceptd

•Submissions open September 8, 2025

•Final deadline: January 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern

•Submissions reviewed periodically

•No submissions monitored during UCF Winter Break (December 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026)

•Select students invited to on-campus callbacks

•Callback notification by January 16, 2026

•Three callback dates: January 24, January 31, and February 14, 2026 (Saturdays)

•Students choose the date that best fits their schedule

•Not all students will be called back — some may be accepted directly from video submissions

Decisions

•Acceptance typically offered by mid-March

•Contact: Michael D. Jablonski (michael.jablonski@ucf.edu)

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Awarded on basis of talent and potential (not need)

•Competition based on audition, portfolio review, interview, recommendations, GPA, and theatre participation

•Recipients must work 4 hours weekly (60 hours/semester) and maintain 3.0 Theatre GPA

Named Scholarships

•Patrick McMahan Memorial Scholarship — for BFA Musical Theatre majors with 3.0+ GPA; separate application, essay, and letter of recommendation required

•Diane and Lawrence Wink Theatre Scholarship — juniors/seniors with 3.5+ Theatre GPA

•Tom Begley/Lani Harris Memorial Scholarship — separate application and essay required

•Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship — one full-time junior or senior theatre major (up to $1,000); 3.0+ GPA; preference given to BFA students

Additional Aid

•Out-of-State Tuition Waivers available

•Talent Grant Scholarships awarded by faculty based on departmental contribution and talent

School Info

Snapshot

4.16

Avg GPA (W)

40%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

59.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,954

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,482

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,272

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,411

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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 2030: 15 students

•Class of 2029: 15 students

•Class of 2024: 11 students

Updated 36m ago