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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Comprehensive curriculum in acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design, and stage management
•Theatre history, literature, and criticism alongside performance training
•Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention
•Career development audition seminar
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Students may audition for roles in 6 annual productions
•Participation in production assignments and tech crews
•Musical theatre, dramatic theatre, and cabaret performances
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•In-residence workshops with established theatre artists
•Internship opportunities with local theme parks and theatre companies
STUDENT LIFE
•Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$40
Audition Requirements
Monologues
THREE MONOLOGUES
•One contemporary monologue — comic, 1:30 max
•One contemporary monologue — dramatic, 1:30 max
•One classical monologue — Shakespeare preferred
MATERIAL SELECTION
•If not performing Shakespeare, a pre-18th century selection is a suitable alternative
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
CONTACT
•Nicole Crowther, Assistant Professor
•ncrowther@ut.edu | (813) 257-3854
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
