University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
•Collaborative 19-credit program between the Departments of Dance, Music, and Theatre
•Training in acting, vocal technique, musicianship, and dance
•Open to students of any major
CURRICULUM
•4-semester Musical Theatre Workshop progression: Golden Age repertoire, contemporary repertoire, scene study and audition technique, and performance practicum
•Applied voice lessons, ear training and sight-singing, Acting for Musical Theatre, and Musical Theatre History
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Biennial fully produced musical theatre production
•Two theatre concerts per year directed by faculty and guest artists
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Guest artists and masterclasses with Broadway professionals
•NYC Broadway Field Study trip during Fall Break
•All-in-One Conference networking and auditions with regional theatres
NOTABLE GUEST ARTISTS
•Sterling Masters (Dance Captain, WICKED), Hannah Jewel Kohn (A BEAUTIFUL NOISE), Sharone Sayegh and Amelia Cormack (COME FROM AWAY), Damon Daunno (Tony nominee, OKLAHOMA!), Grace McLean (THE GREAT COMET), Kevin McAllister (CAROLINE OR CHANGE)
ALUMNI
•Logan Pavia at NYU Steinhardt working with Alan Menken and James Lapine
•Carly Helms MFA from LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art)
•Amber Coleman MFA in Acting from University of Florida
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Audition
MT Certificate Audition (Rowe 206, 2:00-6:00 PM)Mar 1, 2026
Audition Requirements
No audition required to apply. Students audition for the program after enrolling at the university.
Songs
ONE SONG, 2 minutes or under
•Prepare a brief song of your choice
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 1 minute
•Prepare a one-minute monologue
Dance
DANCE COMPONENT
•An additional dance component will be included in the audition
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Open to any current UNC Charlotte undergraduate student regardless of major
•Must first be admitted to UNC Charlotte through the university application
CONTACT
•Performing Arts Advisor: Hannah Harrell (hbharrel@charlotte.edu)
What's The Process
GATEWAY AUDITION
•Must be a current UNC Charlotte undergraduate student to audition
•Auditions held at the end of every Spring semester for admittance the following semester
CONTACT
•Program Coordinator: Dr. Sequina DuBose (sdubose5@charlotte.edu)
•Program Coordinator: Tod A. Kubo
Program info updated 3h ago
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
•Collaborative 19-credit program between the Departments of Dance, Music, and Theatre
•Training in acting, vocal technique, musicianship, and dance
•Open to students of any major
CURRICULUM
•4-semester Musical Theatre Workshop progression: Golden Age repertoire, contemporary repertoire, scene study and audition technique, and performance practicum
•Applied voice lessons, ear training and sight-singing, Acting for Musical Theatre, and Musical Theatre History
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Biennial fully produced musical theatre production
•Two theatre concerts per year directed by faculty and guest artists
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Guest artists and masterclasses with Broadway professionals
•NYC Broadway Field Study trip during Fall Break
•All-in-One Conference networking and auditions with regional theatres
NOTABLE GUEST ARTISTS
•Sterling Masters (Dance Captain, WICKED), Hannah Jewel Kohn (A BEAUTIFUL NOISE), Sharone Sayegh and Amelia Cormack (COME FROM AWAY), Damon Daunno (Tony nominee, OKLAHOMA!), Grace McLean (THE GREAT COMET), Kevin McAllister (CAROLINE OR CHANGE)
ALUMNI
•Logan Pavia at NYU Steinhardt working with Alan Menken and James Lapine
•Carly Helms MFA from LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art)
•Amber Coleman MFA in Acting from University of Florida
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
3.55
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
24,453
Enrollment
$57,289
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,239
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,492
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,435
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,357
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,668
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,690
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,822
Family Income $110k+$21,761
