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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Balanced training across three performance areas: music, drama, and dance
•Curriculum includes voice, acting, ballet, jazz, tap, dance partnering, and music theory
•Career development audition seminar prepares students for the profession
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•6 theatre productions per year: 2 musicals, 2 plays, 1 musical cabaret, and 1 studio production
•Vocal ensemble and dance concert performance opportunities
•Dance Happening and Spring Dance Concert
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•In-residence workshops with established musical theatre artists
•Internship opportunities with local theme parks and theatre companies
STUDENT LIFE
•Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)
•Phi Mu Alpha (music fraternity) and Sigma Alpha Iota (music sorority)
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$40
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO 32-BAR CUTS FROM MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE
•One up-tempo song from the musical theatre repertoire
•One ballad from the musical theatre repertoire
ACCOMPANIMENT
•In-person: pianist provided — bring sheet music
•Video: may use a live accompanist or recorded track
•No a cappella
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1:30 max
•Comic or dramatic — your choice
•Preferably from a play
Dance
ONE MUSICAL THEATRE OR JAZZ COMBINATION, 1-1:30 min
•Must include a minimum of one pirouette
•Must include some form of developpé or battement
•Must include some form of leap or grand jeté
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
•Be prepared to discuss any prior dance training
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
SUBMISSION PORTAL
•Audition materials submitted via SpartanStart Portal
•Portal access granted after applying to UTampa
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Auditions must be submitted by March 1 for scholarship consideration
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Must audition and be accepted into the program
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Submit audition video via SpartanStart Portal (access granted after applying)
•Or audition in person at an official Admissions Open House
IN-PERSON DETAILS
•Pianist provided — bring sheet music
•Perform voice and acting requirements plus discuss dance training
CONTACT
•Paul Finocchiaro, Associate Professor
•pfinocchiaro@ut.edu | (813) 253-6243
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP
•Up to $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year)
•Audition must be submitted by March 1
QUALIFICATIONS
•New entering student (fall term entry only)
•Experience in high school or community theatre productions
•Demonstrated ability in stage movement, acting, and singing
•Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0
•Must maintain cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
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Academic School Information
3.60
Avg GPA (W)
41%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
10,093
Enrollment
$59,436
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,424
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$35,634
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$30,631
Family Income $30k - $48k$29,966
Family Income $48k - $75k$33,645
Family Income $75k - $110k$33,835
Family Income $110k+$37,275
