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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre

Design and Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Undergraduate-only program — no graduate students competing for roles

•Shows selected from the Musical Theatre canon for varied educational experience

•Private and personalized voice lessons for all MT students

•Students receive performance opportunities from their first semester

•Faculty actively engaged in professional theatre, opera, and dance companies

•Small class sizes with individualized coaching and one-on-one mentorship

•Acting and MT students cross-train — acting students develop MT skills and vice versa

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

58%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

9.3K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$9,364

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$6,360

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,241

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$4,815

$30-48k$6,462

$48-75k$8,077

$75-110k$12,456

$110k+$16,620

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Program info updated May 27, 9:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Undergraduate-only program — no graduate students competing for roles

•Shows selected from the Musical Theatre canon for varied educational experience

•Private and personalized voice lessons for all MT students

•Students receive performance opportunities from their first semester

•Faculty actively engaged in professional theatre, opera, and dance companies

•Small class sizes with individualized coaching and one-on-one mentorship

•Acting and MT students cross-train — acting students develop MT skills and vice versa

Program Highlights

Training

•Undergraduate-only program — no graduate students competing for roles

•Shows selected from the Musical Theatre canon for varied educational experience

•Private and personalized voice lessons for all MT students

•Students receive performance opportunities from their first semester

•Faculty actively engaged in professional theatre, opera, and dance companies

•Small class sizes with individualized coaching and one-on-one mentorship

•Acting and MT students cross-train — acting students develop MT skills and vice versa

Key Info

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Fee

$30Waiver

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionApr 1, 2027

Audition Requirements

Songs

ONE 32-BAR MUSICAL THEATRE SONG

•Provide sheet music to theatre@uwf.edu ahead of your audition date

•Live accompanist provided by UWF

Monologues

ONE MONOLOGUE, 1 MINUTE MAX

•Prepare one monologue no longer than one minute

Dance

Dance Routine

•UWF provides the dance routine at the audition

Additional Materials

Headshot

•8x11, shoulder-up framing

•Natural background — no selfies

•Does not need to be professionally taken

Resume

•Include name, focus area, email, and phone number

•List theatrical experience, education, awards, and special skills

•Submit headshot and resume to theatre@uwf.edu before your audition

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Enrollment

•Fall enrollment only

•Students assessed annually to demonstrate successful progress toward the degree

Important Notes

•Auditions double as scholarship auditions

•Every auditioning student considered for tuition waivers and merit scholarships

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Reserve your audition spot by emailing theatre@uwf.edu

•Provide sheet music to theatre@uwf.edu ahead of your audition for the live accompanist

•Admission to UWF does not guarantee admission to the Theatre program

•Admission to the Theatre program does not guarantee admission to UWF

Audition Expectations

•Three parts: singing, acting, and dancing

•In-person at Besser Studio Theatre (Building 82, Room 299)

•Followed by interview with professors and staff

Contact

•Teddy Siren (Office Administrator): 850-474-2146 or theatre@uwf.edu

•Glenn Breed (Department Chair): gbreed@uwf.edu

Scholarship Info

Standing Ovation Performance Scholarship

•Auditions double as scholarship auditions

•Every auditioning student considered for tuition waivers and merit scholarships

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

58%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

9.3K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$9,364

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$6,360

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,241

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$4,815

$30-48k$6,462

$48-75k$8,077

$75-110k$12,456

$110k+$16,620

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Undergraduate-only program — no graduate students competing for roles

•Shows selected from the Musical Theatre canon for varied educational experience

•Private and personalized voice lessons for all MT students

•Students receive performance opportunities from their first semester

•Faculty actively engaged in professional theatre, opera, and dance companies

•Small class sizes with individualized coaching and one-on-one mentorship

•Acting and MT students cross-train — acting students develop MT skills and vice versa

Updated May 27, 9:53 PM

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