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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

SelectiveTransfer In Friendly

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Theatre

Dance

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BFA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

SelectiveTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Received top honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in 2013 and 2014, the first university in the nation to win that prize in back-to-back years

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre (126 credits)

Intensive training in private voice, acting for musical theatre, movement, and performance

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

Facilities

Faculty led by Amanda Crabb emphasizing independent thinking and personalized learning

Performances at the state-of-the-art Noorda Center for the Performing Arts

Production partner of Sundance Summer Theatre — students work alongside professionals each season

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Grad rate

45%

Enrollment

28.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,873

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,577

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,875

Before aid

Average net price

$6,376

After aid

Cost · uvu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Received top honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in 2013 and 2014, the first university in the nation to win that prize in back-to-back years

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre (126 credits)

Intensive training in private voice, acting for musical theatre, movement, and performance

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

Facilities

Faculty led by Amanda Crabb emphasizing independent thinking and personalized learning

Performances at the state-of-the-art Noorda Center for the Performing Arts

Production partner of Sundance Summer Theatre — students work alongside professionals each season

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Received top honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in 2013 and 2014, the first university in the nation to win that prize in back-to-back years

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre (126 credits)

Intensive training in private voice, acting for musical theatre, movement, and performance

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

Facilities

Faculty led by Amanda Crabb emphasizing independent thinking and personalized learning

Performances at the state-of-the-art Noorda Center for the Performing Arts

Production partner of Sundance Summer Theatre — students work alongside professionals each season

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$35

Deadline

General Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Opens

Jan 1, 2027

Deadline

BFA Audition Video Submission DeadlineJan 31, 2027

Auditions

First-year applicants

Incoming Student Callback AuditionsFeb 27, 2027

Transfer applicants

Sophomore Acceptance Callback AuditionsFeb 26, 2027

Applications · uvu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Prescreen Video

One song that showcases vocal and acting ability

No longer than 60 seconds

Monologues

Prescreen Video

One monologue that shows acting ability

No longer than 1 minute

Additional Materials

Dance Video (Optional; Required for Current Uvu Students and Transfer Students)

Submit an unlisted movement video for Sophomore Acceptance, separate from the audition video

Applications · uvu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Incoming Musical Theatre Callback

Repeat the song from your video submission

You may prepare an additional song if desired

An accompanist is provided

Current Uvu Students and Transfer Students — Sophomore Acceptance

Prepare 32 bars of a song and use the provided accompanist

Bring legible sheet music in a binder with cuts clearly marked

Monologues

Perform the audition material from your video submission

May prepare additional pieces if desired

Dance

Be prepared to move through a short movement combination taught at the callback

Dance shoes are not required

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required for Incoming in-Person Callbacks)

Bring a headshot

Resume (Required for Incoming in-Person Callbacks)

Bring a resume

Sheet Music (Required for in-Person Callbacks)

Incoming applicants: bring sheet music for the song from your video submission, for the provided accompanist

Current UVU students and transfer students (Sophomore Acceptance): bring legible sheet music for your 32 bars in a binder with cuts clearly marked

Applications · uvu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit prescreen video link and application via Google Form

Requires a free Google account to access

Enrollment

Must be admitted to UVU before acceptance into the BFA

Students not admitted may enroll as BA Theatre Studies and re-audition via Sophomore Acceptance

Admission Pathway

Video submissions open late November through January 31

Callback auditions are by invitation only on campus

A limited number of students also accepted through Utah Theatre Association Conference auditions

Pathway 2 — Sophomore Acceptance (Current Uvu & Transfer Students)

For students who have completed prerequisite courses (Acting I, Voice Lessons, Voice & Speech I, Group Voice, and others)

Video submissions accepted January 1–31

Callback auditions by invitation only on campus

Transfer Pathway

Sophomore Acceptance is UVU's published route into the Acting and Musical Theatre BFA for transfer students and current UVU students: they take prerequisite courses (including THEA 1033 Acting I, THEA 1113 Voice & Speech I, and THEA 2156 Group Voice) and then audition live on campus. Students not selected as incoming freshmen are encouraged to enroll as BA theatre students and audition again at the end of their first year.

Applications · uvu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Runs approximately 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dance/movement call first thing in the morning

Individual audition slots throughout the day

Students not selected are encouraged to attend UVU as BA students and audition again at the end of their first year

Sophomore Acceptance (current UVU and transfer students): the monologue is one minute or less; time your pieces because the audition schedule is strict

Scholarship Info

Departmental Tuition Waivers

Available for theatre majors (minors not eligible)

Must be full-time (12+ credits/semester) with minimum 2.5 GPA (most recipients have 3.5+)

Waivers cannot exceed full tuition

Annual BFA performance assessments required for continuation

Awards are annual and do not carry over

Apply through the central UVU scholarship system in the spring

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.43

Grad rate

45%

Enrollment

28.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,873

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,577

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,875

Before aid

Average net price

$6,376

After aid

Cost · uvu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Received top honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in 2013 and 2014, the first university in the nation to win that prize in back-to-back years

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre (126 credits)

Intensive training in private voice, acting for musical theatre, movement, and performance

Notable Alumni

Chase Ramsey — Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway; credits at Berkeley Rep

Facilities

Faculty led by Amanda Crabb emphasizing independent thinking and personalized learning

Performances at the state-of-the-art Noorda Center for the Performing Arts

Production partner of Sundance Summer Theatre — students work alongside professionals each season

Updated 2d ago