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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Conservatory-style acting training within an honors university setting
•Advanced technique courses in acting, voice, and movement
•Skills applied to characterization across a wide range of productions
FLEXIBLE ENTRY
•Prospective students may audition before or after enrolling at UMBC
•Accelerated BFA program available for acting major transfers
•Auditions held throughout the academic year
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
•Linehan Artist Scholars Program available for talented incoming freshmen
•Linehan audition includes automatic BFA consideration — no separate audition needed
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$75
Program AppApplication
Auditions
In-Person Audition, On CampusNov 9, 2025
Linehan Artist Scholar Audition, On CampusJan 25, 2026
Virtual Audition (Zoom)Mar 7, 2026
In-Person Audition, On CampusApr 12, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 60-90 SECONDS (Freshmen)
•Comedic or dramatic
•Ideally from a published play, but not required
•Material you feel connected to and excited to perform
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 60-90 SECONDS EACH (Transfers)
•No more than 3 minutes total
•Comedic or dramatic, contemporary or classical
•Should demonstrate range and versatility
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Must be accepted to UMBC by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
•Audition process can begin as long as a university application is on file
ELIGIBILITY
•Current UMBC students changing majors must audition before or during their first year
•Email theatre@umbc.edu before changing majors for a smooth transition
•All BFA Acting majors must maintain a C or above in all studio courses
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition followed by faculty interview
•In-person auditions held on UMBC campus
•Virtual auditions performed live over Zoom — pre-recorded videos not accepted
•All auditions begin at 10:00 AM EST; check-in starts at 9:45 AM
•Students seen in order of sign-up
SCHEDULING
•Sign up via the UMBC Theatre BFA in Acting Audition Form (Google Form)
•Confirmation email with details sent after form submission
•Linehan Artist Scholar applicants use a separate registration form
AFTER THE MONOLOGUE
•Faculty may ask about your interest in UMBC Theatre, recent roles, other academic interests, and career goals
•Interview is casual — no scripted answers needed
CONTACT
•Theatre Office: theatre@umbc.edu
•VPA Admissions Coordinator: Hana Albrecht (halbrecht@umbc.edu)
Scholarship Info
LINEHAN ARTIST SCHOLARS PROGRAM
•Prestigious arts scholarship for incoming freshmen across Theatre, Dance, and Music
•Separate written application required (deadline: January 31)
•Linehan applicants who are actors are automatically considered for BFA admission
•Apply for Early Action by November 1 for best consideration
Program info updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
4.13
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
10,701
Enrollment
$69,960
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,256
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,275
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,467
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$5,087
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,714
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,543
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,172
Family Income $110k+$25,439
