University of Mary Washington
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Integrated training in voice, acting, and dance with individualized coaching
•Repertoire spans Sondheim to Pasek & Paul, classics to cutting-edge new works
CAREER PREPARATION
•Build versatility required to succeed across the full spectrum of musical theatre
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Program AppApplication
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Audition Requirements
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 60-90 sec recommended
•From a published play written by a professional writer
•May include a slate in this video or submit a separate slate video
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 60-90 sec each
•One musical theatre song from any period
•One additional song that contrasts the first — can be any period or genre (a second MT song is permitted)
•May submit as a single video or two separate videos
•May include a slate in this video or submit a separate slate video
Dance
MOVEMENT/DANCE (optional)
•~60-90 seconds featuring your best version of movement or dance
•Any style
Additional Materials
RESUME (required)
•Current resume highlighting all creative activities
HEADSHOT (required)
•Current headshot
SLATE VIDEO (optional)
•~10 seconds stating your name and titles of pieces in the required videos
Good to Know
SUBMISSION OPTIONS
•In person by scheduling a campus visit
•In person at a regional event (VTA, Virginia Thespian Festival, USITT, Pittsburgh Unified, MARCAS, SETC)
•Online via the BFA Materials Submission Form
APPLICATION
•Complete a university application first (UMW Application is free; Common App has fee or approved waiver)
•Then submit BFA supplemental materials via one of the options above
•Submit video links rather than uploading files — include your name in the video description
•If links are password-protected, include the password in the "What should we know" text box
What's The Process
MATERIALS REVIEW
•Submit supplemental materials for faculty review — no formal audition stage
•Materials may be submitted in person (campus visit or regional event) or online via BFA Materials Submission Form
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
•Submit links to video files rather than uploading
•Include your name in the video description or file name
•If password-protected, include the password in the "What should we know" text box
Scholarship Info
•The Department of Theatre & Dance offers merit-based scholarships to continuing students active in the production program
•Awards vary in size and criteria
•UMW automatically considers all applicants for university-level scholarships
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
3,504
Enrollment
$60,613
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,559
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,479
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,108
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$11,137
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,388
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,886
Family Income $75k - $110k$26,300
Family Income $110k+$29,234
