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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

58%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

9.3K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,136

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,992

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,350

Before aid

Average net price

$9,364

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Estimates · uwf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 7, 11:42 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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$30

Deadline

Admissions Foundation Scholarships DeadlineJun 1, 2027

First-year applicants

Scholarship Priority Consideration DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Argo Spirit Scholarship DeadlinePensacola Pledge Scholarship DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Final Application and Materials DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Final Application and Materials DeadlineAug 1, 2027

Freshman Scholarships · uwf.edu Dates And Deadlines · uwf.edu Transfer Scholarships · uwf.edu Dates And Deadlines · uwf.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

One 32-Bar Musical Theatre Song

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

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

Audition · uwf.edu

Good to Know

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

58%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

9.3K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,136

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,992

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,350

Before aid

Average net price

$9,364

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Estimates · uwf.edu 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 Sep 7, 11:42 PM