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MFA Theatre

Performance

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BA Theatre Arts

Stage and Screen Acting

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre Studies

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Design and Technology

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BFA Dance

Performance and Choreography

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BFA Dance

Production and Management

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Dance for the Professional Dancer

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MFA Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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MFA Theatre

Stage Management

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MFA Theatre

Design/Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Comprehensive, interdisciplinary professional actor training

•Training in contemporary realism, Shakespeare, classical material, comedy of manners, and acting for camera

•Integrated voice, movement, speech, dance, and musical theatre skills

•9-credit sequence of graduate Theatre Studies courses covering literature, history, and criticism

•Cohort-based training for a class of 10 actors every three years

Performance & Productions

•Work alongside professional actors, directors, designers, and faculty through the Nevada Conservatory Theatre

•Unique connections to the Las Vegas entertainment industry and internship opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Giovanna Sardelli (BFA 1987) - Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley; 2019 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre; UNLV CFA Alumna of the Year 2019

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

24.6K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,231

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,420

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,683

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,359

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive, interdisciplinary professional actor training

•Training in contemporary realism, Shakespeare, classical material, comedy of manners, and acting for camera

•Integrated voice, movement, speech, dance, and musical theatre skills

•9-credit sequence of graduate Theatre Studies courses covering literature, history, and criticism

•Cohort-based training for a class of 10 actors every three years

Performance & Productions

•Work alongside professional actors, directors, designers, and faculty through the Nevada Conservatory Theatre

•Unique connections to the Las Vegas entertainment industry and internship opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Giovanna Sardelli (BFA 1987) - Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley; 2019 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre; UNLV CFA Alumna of the Year 2019

Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive, interdisciplinary professional actor training

•Training in contemporary realism, Shakespeare, classical material, comedy of manners, and acting for camera

•Integrated voice, movement, speech, dance, and musical theatre skills

•9-credit sequence of graduate Theatre Studies courses covering literature, history, and criticism

•Cohort-based training for a class of 10 actors every three years

Performance & Productions

•Work alongside professional actors, directors, designers, and faculty through the Nevada Conservatory Theatre

•Unique connections to the Las Vegas entertainment industry and internship opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Giovanna Sardelli (BFA 1987) - Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley; 2019 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre; UNLV CFA Alumna of the Year 2019

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Application Fee

$60

International Application Fee

$95

Deadline

Priority (Financial Aid)Nov 15, 2026

FinalJun 1, 2027

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

One Broadway Musical Song, 16 Measures (1 Min Max)

•Must be selected from a Broadway musical

•In-person audition: perform a cappella (no accompaniment provided)

•Video submission: may include accompaniment

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologue Selections, 4 Min Total Max

•One selection must be classical (pre-18th Century) and in verse (Shakespeare)

•Second selection should contrast the first

•Total audition time should not exceed 4 minutes

Additional Materials

Statement of Purpose

•Written statement (500 words or less) of purpose in pursuing graduate study

Letters of Recommendation

•Two letters from former instructors, employers, or professionals

Transcripts

•From all postsecondary institutions attended

•Must show undergraduate degree in theatre (or equivalent major with practical experience)

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply through the UNLV Graduate College Application Portal

•Minimum 2.75 overall GPA, or 3.00 for the last 60 credits

•Fall admission only

•MFA Performance admits a new acting cohort every three years; confirm the next available cohort with the program before applying

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Entrance to the MFA Performance program requires an audition

•National recruiting and auditions are conducted through U/RTA; refer to U/RTA for dates and audition guidelines

•Candidates may also travel to Las Vegas to audition by appointment

•The current recruitment page lists a new class of 10 actors beginning Fall 2026

Contact

•Phil Hubbard, Head of MFA Acting: philip.hubbard@unlv.edu or 702-895-3869

Scholarship Info

Graduate Assistantships

•Graduate assistantship opportunities available for theatre graduate students

•Contact the Department of Theatre for current availability and application details

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

24.6K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,231

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,420

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,683

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,359

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Comprehensive, interdisciplinary professional actor training

•Training in contemporary realism, Shakespeare, classical material, comedy of manners, and acting for camera

•Integrated voice, movement, speech, dance, and musical theatre skills

•9-credit sequence of graduate Theatre Studies courses covering literature, history, and criticism

•Cohort-based training for a class of 10 actors every three years

Performance & Productions

•Work alongside professional actors, directors, designers, and faculty through the Nevada Conservatory Theatre

•Unique connections to the Las Vegas entertainment industry and internship opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Giovanna Sardelli (BFA 1987) - Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley; 2019 Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre; UNLV CFA Alumna of the Year 2019

Updated 8h ago