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Viterbo University

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredInternal AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredInternal AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Study Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredInternal AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance

9:1 student-to-faculty ratio across the Conservatory for the Performing Arts, with personalized training from experienced faculty

Career preparation includes an Audition Business course, portfolio coaching, and on-campus auditions with visiting companies

Performance & Productions

Five professionally staged mainstage productions each year, with opportunities to audition from the first semester

Additional student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and local community theatre productions

Professional venues: 1,100-seat Main Stage, LaCroix Black Box Theatre, and Weber Center for the Performing Arts

Professional Development

Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, casting directors, and alumni

Strong placement in national tours, cruise lines, and regional theatre; alumni work on Broadway and with Disney

Optional London Theatre Experience study abroad: see up to 15 live shows and train with British theatre professionals

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,790

Before aid

Average net price

$21,260

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fees · viterbo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance

9:1 student-to-faculty ratio across the Conservatory for the Performing Arts, with personalized training from experienced faculty

Career preparation includes an Audition Business course, portfolio coaching, and on-campus auditions with visiting companies

Performance & Productions

Five professionally staged mainstage productions each year, with opportunities to audition from the first semester

Additional student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and local community theatre productions

Professional venues: 1,100-seat Main Stage, LaCroix Black Box Theatre, and Weber Center for the Performing Arts

Professional Development

Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, casting directors, and alumni

Strong placement in national tours, cruise lines, and regional theatre; alumni work on Broadway and with Disney

Optional London Theatre Experience study abroad: see up to 15 live shows and train with British theatre professionals

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance

9:1 student-to-faculty ratio across the Conservatory for the Performing Arts, with personalized training from experienced faculty

Career preparation includes an Audition Business course, portfolio coaching, and on-campus auditions with visiting companies

Performance & Productions

Five professionally staged mainstage productions each year, with opportunities to audition from the first semester

Additional student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and local community theatre productions

Professional venues: 1,100-seat Main Stage, LaCroix Black Box Theatre, and Weber Center for the Performing Arts

Professional Development

Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, casting directors, and alumni

Strong placement in national tours, cruise lines, and regional theatre; alumni work on Broadway and with Disney

Optional London Theatre Experience study abroad: see up to 15 live shows and train with British theatre professionals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

University application (rolling) — must be submitted, with admission granted, before the department auditionMar 1, 2027

Applicant Faqs · viterbo.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

$35

Deadline

Acceptd Portfolio DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Auditions

Pittsburgh Unified

AuditionsOct 16, 2026

Other dates

DrewnifiedsOct 23, 2026

Moonifieds - Dallas, TXNov 20, 2026

College

Audition Project - St. Louis, MONov 12, 2026

Viterbo Virtual

AuditionsDec 5, 2026

Auditions - Date TBATBA

National Unified

Auditions - New YorkJan 23, 2027

Auditions - ChicagoFeb 1, 2027

Auditions - AnaheimFeb 6, 2027

Viterbo Campus

AuditionsFeb 20, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd Audition And Interview · viterbo.edu

Prescreen Requirements

This program has a required admission audition and interview, plus a separate internal audition and interview gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

MTCP Criteria

Song submissions follow Musical Theater Common Prescreen criteria

Videos submitted via Acceptd digital portfolio

Portfolio reviewed by faculty — not used as a competitive screen

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

MTCP Criteria

Monologue submission follows Musical Theater Common Prescreen criteria

Video submitted via Acceptd digital portfolio

Dance

MTCP Dance Option B

MTCP Criteria

Dance submission follows Musical Theater Common Prescreen criteria

Video submitted via Acceptd digital portfolio

Used to assess dance skills when live dance call is not available

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

Ballet video optional

MTCP Optional Wild Card Video

Follow Musical Theater Common Prescreen Wild Card guidelines

Optional but encouraged

Additional Materials

Self Introduction Video

In addition to MTCP videos, provide a short video introducing yourself

Include: your name, where you're from, and what program you're applying to

Mention if you'd like to be considered for more than one program (e.g., "I'm interested in both music theatre and acting")

Also share one thing you love to do that has nothing to do with theatre

This is not a "slate" as referenced in the Common Prescreen instructions

Headshot

Professional headshot uploaded to Acceptd portfolio

Resume

Theatre/performance resume uploaded to Acceptd portfolio

Audition And Interview · viterbo.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Songs, 16-32 Bars Each

Both from Broadway musicals (memorized)

Accompaniment

Unified Auditions: bring your own recorded musical accompaniment

On-campus auditions: bring sheet music — accompanist provided

Monologues

One Monologue, 1 Min

From a modern/contemporary play (memorized)

Dance

Dance Call

Held during the Chicago Unified Auditions and the on-campus auditions

For all other audition dates, dance is assessed from Acceptd portfolio videos

Placement

Fall semester dance placement day on campus for incoming class to determine starting level

Additional Materials

Recorded accompaniment for Unified Auditions

Sheet music for on-campus accompanist

Audition And Interview · viterbo.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the digital portfolio and audition registration through Acceptd

Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

MTCP criteria are used for all Acceptd digital portfolio submissions

$35 Acceptd portfolio fee required; fee waivers are handled through the Acceptd Help Desk

Viterbo University does not charge an admission application fee

Unscheduled walk-in auditions at National Unified Audition sites carry a $25 non-refundable fee

Enrollment

Students begin as candidates and formally enter upper division after faculty evaluation in the second year

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply and receive university admission before the department audition

Submit the Acceptd portfolio using Viterbo’s MTCP options and indicate a preferred audition format

Complete an informal faculty interview as part of the audition

Audition Expectations

Prepare one memorized one-minute monologue from a modern play

Prepare 16–32 bars of two contrasting Broadway songs

Bring sheet music for campus auditions; provide your own recorded accompaniment at the National Unified Auditions

Dance is assessed live when a dance call is offered or through the Acceptd portfolio

Pieces submitted in the Acceptd portfolio may be the same as your live audition pieces, or you may choose different material

Decisions

Audition results are communicated after December 15 for fall semester auditions and after March 1 for spring semester auditions

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

GO VITERBO merit awards range from $18,000 to $26,000 per year based on GPA for first-time, full-time undergraduates accepted for the 2026-2027 academic year, and are renewable up to four years

Theatre and Musical Theatre talent scholarships typically range between $1,000 and $2,000 per year

Talent scholarship consideration requires a completed audition and interview

No additional paperwork or re-audition is required for talent scholarship consideration

Both merit and talent scholarships are renewable three times (four years total), contingent on good academic standing and, for the talent award, remaining a major in the department

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,790

Before aid

Average net price

$21,260

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fees · viterbo.edu College Scorecard

Training

Conservatory-style BFA with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance

9:1 student-to-faculty ratio across the Conservatory for the Performing Arts, with personalized training from experienced faculty

Career preparation includes an Audition Business course, portfolio coaching, and on-campus auditions with visiting companies

Performance & Productions

Five professionally staged mainstage productions each year, with opportunities to audition from the first semester

Additional student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and local community theatre productions

Professional venues: 1,100-seat Main Stage, LaCroix Black Box Theatre, and Weber Center for the Performing Arts

Professional Development

Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, casting directors, and alumni

Strong placement in national tours, cruise lines, and regional theatre; alumni work on Broadway and with Disney

Optional London Theatre Experience study abroad: see up to 15 live shows and train with British theatre professionals

Updated 6d ago