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Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

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Program

BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Moderately Selective

Program

BA Theatre Arts

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Moderately Selective

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BA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Moderately Selective

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited since 2010 — one of only a handful of Christian universities offering a Musical Theatre concentration

Active participants in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Training

Specialized courses: Auditioning for Musical Theatre, Vocal Technique, Musical Theatre Dance

Private voice, dance, and acting lessons included in program

Casting opportunities across all four years in mainstage productions

Notable Alumni

Alumni working professionally at Disney, Broadway, regional theatre, theme parks, and national/international tours

Many graduates hold AEA — SAG, and AFTRA cards

Alumni pursue graduate study at UCLA, CalArts, USC, Northwestern, Boston Conservatory

Professional Development

Annual master classes led by Broadway and entertainment professionals

Summer internships with American Coast Theater Company and Musical Theatre Mayhem with Broadway professionals

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

62%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,730

Before aid

Average net price

$21,241

After aid

Tuition And Fees · vanguard.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited since 2010 — one of only a handful of Christian universities offering a Musical Theatre concentration

Active participants in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Training

Specialized courses: Auditioning for Musical Theatre, Vocal Technique, Musical Theatre Dance

Private voice, dance, and acting lessons included in program

Casting opportunities across all four years in mainstage productions

Notable Alumni

Alumni working professionally at Disney, Broadway, regional theatre, theme parks, and national/international tours

Many graduates hold AEA — SAG, and AFTRA cards

Alumni pursue graduate study at UCLA, CalArts, USC, Northwestern, Boston Conservatory

Professional Development

Annual master classes led by Broadway and entertainment professionals

Summer internships with American Coast Theater Company and Musical Theatre Mayhem with Broadway professionals

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited since 2010 — one of only a handful of Christian universities offering a Musical Theatre concentration

Active participants in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Training

Specialized courses: Auditioning for Musical Theatre, Vocal Technique, Musical Theatre Dance

Private voice, dance, and acting lessons included in program

Casting opportunities across all four years in mainstage productions

Notable Alumni

Alumni working professionally at Disney, Broadway, regional theatre, theme parks, and national/international tours

Many graduates hold AEA — SAG, and AFTRA cards

Alumni pursue graduate study at UCLA, CalArts, USC, Northwestern, Boston Conservatory

Professional Development

Annual master classes led by Broadway and entertainment professionals

Summer internships with American Coast Theater Company and Musical Theatre Mayhem with Broadway professionals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

Application Fee

$45

Deadline

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

PriorityJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionMar 2, 2027

College · catalog.vanguard.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

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Acceptd

Application portal · Acceptd

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

Requirements

32 Bars of a Broadway Standard or Ballad

Should highlight your optimum vocal range

Musical Theatre Scholarship candidates must demonstrate full vocal range and adherence to pitch and tempo

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting Monologues

Combined 3 min max

Both monologues must be from a published play

One comedic, one serious

Shakespeare monologues welcome but not required

Upload introduction and audition pieces as separate clips

Video intro is not counted as part of the 3-minute total

Dance

Requirements

30 Sec to 1 Min Choreographed Dance Piece

Bluetooth speaker available at in-person audition for recorded music from iPod or similar MP3 device

Additional Materials

Resume

Resume is required; upload as a PDF file

Headshot

Required; upload a recent headshot or photo in JPEG format

Video

Required; upload a video introduction describing yourself and how a degree in theatre will help you achieve your career goals

Video introduction and audition pieces must be uploaded as separate clips

Letters of Recommendation

Required; request 2 recommendations from a theatre teacher, school counselor, or professional familiar with your work and potential

Enter recommender email addresses in Acceptd; recommendations are sent and returned automatically

Portfolio (Optional for Directing Interest)

Upload digital photo files of theatre production work, such as renderings, designs, organizational documents, prompt book selections, or other creative/artistic projects

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to Vanguard University via the online application

Step 2: Select Musical Theatre concentration on Acceptd and upload required materials

Step 3: Schedule on-campus audition with the department

All uploads, including recommendations, must be complete at least two weeks prior to your audition date

Confirm the current-cycle Acceptd submission deadline on the department's Acceptd portal

What's The Process

Audition Process

Contact Lily Hinojosa to schedule your on-campus visit and audition

Email: lily.hinojosa@vanguard.edu

Phone: 714-619-6425

Audition Expectations

In-person audition on Vanguard campus in Costa Mesa, CA

Upload audition materials to Acceptd at least two weeks prior to your on-campus audition date

Scholarship Info

Musical Theatre Scholarship

Minimum 5 competitive scholarships are awarded annually to new incoming fall Musical Theatre concentration students

Scholarships stack with academic scholarships, institutional aid, and state/federal grants, not to exceed full tuition

Apply by selecting the Musical Theatre concentration in Acceptd before the current-cycle submission deadline

Requirements include Vanguard admission, completed FAFSA, 3.0 minimum GPA, and Musical Theatre concentration major declaration

Scholarship audition materials should demonstrate full vocal range and adherence to pitch and tempo

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

62%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,730

Before aid

Average net price

$21,241

After aid

Tuition And Fees · vanguard.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited since 2010 — one of only a handful of Christian universities offering a Musical Theatre concentration

Active participants in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Training

Specialized courses: Auditioning for Musical Theatre, Vocal Technique, Musical Theatre Dance

Private voice, dance, and acting lessons included in program

Casting opportunities across all four years in mainstage productions

Notable Alumni

Alumni working professionally at Disney, Broadway, regional theatre, theme parks, and national/international tours

Many graduates hold AEA — SAG, and AFTRA cards

Alumni pursue graduate study at UCLA, CalArts, USC, Northwestern, Boston Conservatory

Professional Development

Annual master classes led by Broadway and entertainment professionals

Summer internships with American Coast Theater Company and Musical Theatre Mayhem with Broadway professionals

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM