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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Comprehensive training in acting, singing, and dance
•Prepares students as actors and musicians for the professional world
•Emphasis on showcasing abilities while preserving individuality
CURRICULUM
•16 semester hours of Applied Voice instruction
•Music theory, diction, and vocal pedagogy
•Stage combat (two levels), acting for camera, directing, dialects
•Junior Recital or Senior Showcase capstone
FACULTY
•Stewart Hawley — Chair, Department of Theatre; six KCACTF directing awards; film credits including "Evening Star"
FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT
•Training shaped from a Christian perspective
•Includes Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts coursework
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Audition
On-Campus Audition DayMar 22, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS
•Select from the following Musical Theatre styles:
-Golden Age/Operetta
-Jazz Standard
-Contemporary/Modern
-Pop/Rock
•Both songs must be memorized
•Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella
•Voice auditions must be accompanied
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1 min
•Memorized contemporary monologue
•Approximately 1 minute in length
Dance
DANCE TRAINING
•BFA Musical Theatre students complete all six dance courses:
-Ballet I and II
-Tap I and II
-Jazz I and II
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
ACCOMPANIST MATERIALS
•Sheet music, accompanist materials, and track support must be emailed to airvin@umobile.edu
•Materials due no later than 2 weeks prior to audition date
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to the University of Mobile
•Step 2: Submit Undergraduate Audition Application to schedule your audition
SCHOLARSHIPS
•All students accepted into ASOTA are automatically considered for talent-based scholarships up to $25,000 annually
•Awards based on university admission, ASOTA acceptance, and audition
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Part of the Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA) within the Department of Theatre
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition on campus is standard
•Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday through Thursday) upon approval from the ASOTA office
•Video submissions considered only for candidates unable to come to campus due to extreme distance or extenuating circumstances
VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
•Upload recording to YouTube or Vimeo (YouTube: Public or Unlisted, not Private)
•Must include video — no audio-only recordings
•One continuous, unedited video
•Begin facing the camera and introduce yourself and the piece(s)
•Voice auditions must be accompanied — no a cappella
•Recorded auditions must be submitted no later than midnight on March 22
•Contact: airvin@umobile.edu
Scholarship Info
•All ASOTA students automatically considered for talent-based scholarships
•Awards up to $25,000 annually
•Based on university admission, ASOTA acceptance, and audition performance
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Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
73%
Admit Rate
51%
Grad Rate
1,079
Enrollment
$43,611
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$26,120
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,603
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$15,222
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,260
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,493
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,561
Family Income $110k+$23,547
