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AA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

Degree pathway curriculum emphasizes technical and performance proficiency in theatre, music, and dance so graduates can audition for a bachelor's degree program in the arts or work as professional artists

Program of study pairs classroom instruction with performance opportunities to build a foundation for continued professional training after the AA

Performance & Productions

Two musicals, two Opera Theater Workshop performances, and a student-led dance concert annually

Performances in the 500-seat Performing Arts Center and the Black Box Theater on East Campus

Additional opportunities through the School of Arts & Entertainment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to the University of Central Florida to complete a bachelor's degree

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

39.5K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,664

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,576

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,412

Before aid

Average net price

$12,037

After aid

Attendance Cost · valenciacollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 6:34 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Program of study pairs classroom instruction with performance opportunities to build a foundation for continued professional training after the AA

Performance & Productions

Two musicals, two Opera Theater Workshop performances, and a student-led dance concert annually

Performances in the 500-seat Performing Arts Center and the Black Box Theater on East Campus

Additional opportunities through the School of Arts & Entertainment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to the University of Central Florida to complete a bachelor's degree

Program Highlights

Training

Program of study pairs classroom instruction with performance opportunities to build a foundation for continued professional training after the AA

Performance & Productions

Two musicals, two Opera Theater Workshop performances, and a student-led dance concert annually

Performances in the 500-seat Performing Arts Center and the Black Box Theater on East Campus

Additional opportunities through the School of Arts & Entertainment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to the University of Central Florida to complete a bachelor's degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Deadline

Audition Application DeadlineJun 24, 2027

Audition

Musical Theatre AuditionJun 26, 2027

Auditions · valenciacollege.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two 16-BAR Selections

One up-tempo selection, 16 bars

One ballad selection, 16 bars

Bring a marked copy of your sheet music

Monologues

Requirements

Two monologues, 1.5 min each (3 min total)

One comedic monologue

One dramatic monologue

Must be from modern or contemporary plays (musical or non-musical theatre)

No classical monologues

Both monologues must be fully memorized

Transition between pieces included in the 3-minute time slot

Slate

State your name and current educational institution

Give a simple end slate

Slates are not counted in the time limit

Dance

Requirements

Ballet and Jazz Combination

Learn and perform a ballet combination taught by faculty

Learn and perform a jazz combination taught by faculty

Students will be grouped and perform together

After ballet, students may keep shoes on for jazz portion

Bring all dance shoes

Additional Materials

Personal Statement (Required)

Brief response, no more than one page, describing your goals as a Musical Theatre student and future goals for completing the degree

Headshot (Required)

Upload a JPG, PNG, or JPEG headshot photo for the audition committee; maximum 2.5 MB

Resume (Recommended)

Upload a theatre/performance resume if available; DOCX, PDF, or TXT; maximum 2.5 MB

Auditions · valenciacollege.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must have degree-seeking student status at Valencia College

Auditions held annually for the upcoming fall term

Enrollment

Students not admitted may take classes as provisional students

Provisional students can complete general education courses and further training

Provisional students may re-audition the following year

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Full-day in-person audition on Valencia College East Campus

Three components: dance, vocal, and acting

8:00 AM — Registration, Building 3 Atrium

8:15 AM — Warm-up for dance

9:00-11:00 AM — Dance auditions, Performing Arts Center

11:00-11:30 AM — Lunch break and vocal warm-ups

11:30 AM-1:15 PM — Acting Auditions I (Black Box Theater) and Vocal Auditions I (Bandroom 3-126)

1:15-1:30 PM — Break

1:30-3:15 PM — Acting Auditions II and Vocal Auditions II

3:15-5:30 PM — Additional time if needed

Decisions

Based on successful audition and degree-seeking student status at Valencia College

Contact

Alan Gerber — agerber@valenciacollege.edu — (407) 582-2329

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

39.5K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,664

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,576

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,412

Before aid

Average net price

$12,037

After aid

Attendance Cost · valenciacollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Program of study pairs classroom instruction with performance opportunities to build a foundation for continued professional training after the AA

Performance & Productions

Two musicals, two Opera Theater Workshop performances, and a student-led dance concert annually

Performances in the 500-seat Performing Arts Center and the Black Box Theater on East Campus

Additional opportunities through the School of Arts & Entertainment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for transfer to the University of Central Florida to complete a bachelor's degree

Updated Aug 27, 6:34 PM

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