University of North Carolina - Greensboro
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
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In-Person or Virtual
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12-24 Students
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MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Nationally recognized BFA in Musical Theatre — rigorous, performance-based training designed for students seriously pursuing musical theatre performance as their occupation
•Pre-professional, conservatory-style training housed within a comprehensive university experience
TRAINING
•Intensive training from first year: acting, dance, voice, movement, musicianship, acting for the camera, stage combat, Shakespeare, dialects, theatre history, technical theatre
•Dedicated Musical Theatre Voice (7 levels), Musicianship for Musical Theatre (2 levels), Acting Studios (4 levels)
•Dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, African dance, and traditional/contemporary musical theatre styles
•8 mainstage shows per year with expert faculty and world-class guest artists
CAREER PREPARATION
•BFA students audition for the production season every semester beginning Spring of freshman year
•Senior Seminar: "Preparing to Showcase Your Talents Post Graduation" (THR 467)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Avilon Tate (BFA '24) — Broadway: The Wiz; National Tour: Mean Girls, The Wiz
•Amara Berhan (BFA '24) — National Tour: Moulin Rouge
•Tavis Cunningham (BFA '24) — National Tour: Some Like It Hot
•Malachi McCaskill (BFA '25) — A Strange Loop (Dora Mavor Moore Award Winner)
•Beth Leavel (MFA '80) — Tony Award winner: The Drowsy Chaperone
•Brandon Ellis (BFA '04) — Broadway: Company, Once, Bandstand
Expert Tips
Note that UNCG strongly encourages in-person attendance for Final Auditions. If UNCG is a top school for you, make sure you can travel there!
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionMar 1, 2026
Fee
$65Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Auditions
Final AuditionNov 14, 2025
Final AuditionJan 23, 2026
Final AuditionFeb 13, 2026
Final AuditionFeb 20–21, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option A:
-One song written BEFORE 1970
-One song written AFTER 1970
-Contrasting styles
-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
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
•Optional — UNCG loves to see a Wild Card to get to know you as a person
•Can be anything: pop song, original composition, comedy skit, hobby, language performance, instrument, how-to video, different dance style
•60-90 seconds recommended
Additional Materials
SLATE VIDEO
•Record one introduction stating your name (and pronouns if desired)
•Speak loudly and clearly directly at the camera
•No need to slate individual performance videos
HEADSHOT
•Photo showing your face
RESUME
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd
•University application through UNCG's portal
•You do not need to have applied to UNCG before submitting a prescreen or attending a Final Audition
SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
•Apply to UNCG before December 1, 2025 for merit scholarship consideration and early admission decision before January 31, 2026
•Applications after December 1 reviewed on a rolling basis
FEE WAIVER
•For applicants unable to afford the Acceptd fee, contact support@getacceptd.com with documentation of need
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Upload materials to Acceptd
•UNCG participates in MTCP for the 2025-2026 cycle
•Indicate which Final Audition dates you can attend — selecting multiple increases your chances
LIVE AUDITION
•Final Audition Days are full-day experiences — arrive at 9am, stay through late afternoon
•Includes Info Session, Q&A, campus tours, and student engagement
•A small number of virtual spots available for students traveling great distances (first-come, first-served; in-person strongly encouraged)
•If invited, you will receive more information about what to prepare for the Final Audition
CONTACT
•Tug Watson (Program Coordinator): musicaltheatre@uncg.edu
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.60
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
58%
Grad Rate
13,848
Enrollment
$48,160
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,593
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,339
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,170
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$6,479
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,141
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,295
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,056
Family Income $110k+$18,076
