Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•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 & MENTORSHIP
•Faculty actively engaged in professional theatre, opera, and dance companies
•Small class sizes with individualized coaching and one-on-one mentorship
CROSS-TRAINING
•Acting and MT students cross-train — acting students develop MT skills and vice versa
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2026
Regular DecisionApr 1, 2027
Program AppApplication
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionNov 22, 2025
On-Campus AuditionJan 24, 2026
On-Campus AuditionFeb 21, 2026
On-Campus AuditionApr 18, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
ONE 32-BAR SONG FROM THE MUSICAL THEATRE CANON
•Provide sheet music to theatre@uwf.edu ahead of your audition date
•Live accompanist provided by UWF
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 1 min max
Dance
DANCE ROUTINE PROVIDED BY UWF
•Choreography taught and performed 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
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment only
•Students assessed annually to demonstrate successful progress toward the degree
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Three parts: singing, acting, and dancing
•In-person at Besser Studio Theatre (Building 82, Room 299)
•Followed by interview with professors and staff
SCHOLARSHIP
•Auditions double as scholarship auditions
•Every auditioning student considered for tuition waivers and merit scholarships
HOW TO SCHEDULE
•Reserve your audition spot by emailing theatre@uwf.edu
•Provide sheet music to theatre@uwf.edu ahead of your audition for the live accompanist
IMPORTANT
•Admission to UWF does not guarantee admission to the Theatre program
•Admission to the Theatre program does not guarantee admission to UWF
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
Program info updated 1d ago
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•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 & MENTORSHIP
•Faculty actively engaged in professional theatre, opera, and dance companies
•Small class sizes with individualized coaching and one-on-one mentorship
CROSS-TRAINING
•Acting and MT students cross-train — acting students develop MT skills and vice versa
Updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
58%
Admit Rate
60%
Grad Rate
9,330
Enrollment
$49,137
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,360
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,241
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,364
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$4,815
Family Income $30k - $48k$6,462
Family Income $48k - $75k$8,077
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,456
Family Income $110k+$16,620
