Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Conservatory-style BFA with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance
•9:1 student-to-faculty ratio with one-on-one voice lessons, dance instruction, and acting coaching
•Twice-weekly private voice lessons plus vocal coaching every two weeks
•Faculty with extensive professional experience
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•5+ professionally staged mainstage productions each year from first semester
•Additional student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and community theatre productions
•Professional venues: 1,100-seat Main Stage, LaCroix Black Box Theatre, and Weber Center for the Performing Arts
CAREER & INDUSTRY
•90-95% of graduates find careers in the industry within five years
•Alumni working on Broadway, national tours, cruise lines, regional theatres, and with Disney
•Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, and casting directors
•London Theatre Experience study abroad — attend 12-15 professional performances and train with British professionals
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
FAFSA Priority DeadlineFeb 1, 2026
Acceptd Portfolio DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Auditions
DASOTA College Showcase (Florida)Oct 15, 2025
Pittsburgh Unified Auditions (Virtual)Oct 18, 2025
Drewnifieds (Virtual)Oct 24, 2025
College Audition Project (St. Louis)Nov 13, 2025
Acceptd Portfolio Fee
$35Waiver
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option C:
-Applicant chooses Option A or B:
-Option A: One pre-1970 + one post-1970 song (contrasting styles)
-Option B: One MT song + one contrasting song (any style)
-60-90 seconds each
Monologues
•MTCP Monologue Option A:
-One monologue from a published play or professional writer
-60-90 seconds
Dance
•MTCP Dance Option B:
-Dance/movement video required
-Show your best version of dancing/moving
-No specific technical requirements
-60-90 seconds
Ballet
•MTCP Ballet Option B:
-Ballet video optional
Wildcard / Special Skill (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
Callback Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 16-32 bars each
•Both from Broadway musicals (memorized)
•Must contrast in style/era
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Unified Auditions: bring your own recorded musical accompaniment
•On-campus auditions: bring sheet music — accompanist provided
•No a cappella
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 1 min
•From a modern/contemporary play (memorized)
Dance
DANCE CALL
•Held during Chicago Unified Auditions (Feb 4) and on-campus auditions (Feb 14)
•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
Good to Know
MTCP
•Program participates in Musical Theater Common Prescreen
•MTCP criteria used for all Acceptd digital portfolio submissions
ACCEPTD PORTAL
•$35 Acceptd portfolio fee required
•Fee waivers available — submit ticket at Acceptd Help Desk
AUDITION LOCATIONS (2025-2026)
•DASOTA College Showcase — Oct 15-16, Florida (in-person)
•Pittsburgh Unified Auditions — Oct 18-19 (virtual)
•Drewnifieds — Oct 24 (virtual)
•College Audition Project — Nov 13-16, St. Louis, MO (in-person)
•Moonifieds — Nov 21, Dallas, TX (in-person)
•Viterbo Virtual Auditions — Dec 6 (Acceptd AuditionRoom)
•National Unified Auditions — Jan 24-25, New York (in-person)
•National Unified Auditions — Feb 2-4, Chicago (in-person)
•National Unified Auditions — Feb 7, Los Angeles (in-person)
•Viterbo Campus Auditions — Feb 14 (in-person)
•Viterbo Virtual Auditions — Feb 28 (Acceptd AuditionRoom)
What's The Process
PROCESS
•Apply to Viterbo University first — must be accepted by admissions before department audition
•Submit digital portfolio via Acceptd following MTCP criteria with preferred audition date and location
•Everyone who submits a complete portfolio receives an audition invitation
•Interview with Theatre & Musical Theatre faculty is part of the audition day
AUDITION FORMAT
•Three parts: acting, singing, and dancing
•In-person and virtual options available
•Virtual auditions conducted via Acceptd AuditionRoom
•Choose from campus, regional, and Unified Audition locations
NOTIFICATION
•Fall auditions: Results after December 15
•Spring auditions: Results after March 1
Scholarship Info
•Academic merit scholarships up to $20,000
•Talent scholarships up to $4,000 for first-year students
•Program-specific and named scholarships available
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:39 AM
TRAINING & FACULTY
•Conservatory-style BFA with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance
•9:1 student-to-faculty ratio with one-on-one voice lessons, dance instruction, and acting coaching
•Twice-weekly private voice lessons plus vocal coaching every two weeks
•Faculty with extensive professional experience
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•5+ professionally staged mainstage productions each year from first semester
•Additional student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and community theatre productions
•Professional venues: 1,100-seat Main Stage, LaCroix Black Box Theatre, and Weber Center for the Performing Arts
CAREER & INDUSTRY
•90-95% of graduates find careers in the industry within five years
•Alumni working on Broadway, national tours, cruise lines, regional theatres, and with Disney
•Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, and casting directors
•London Theatre Experience study abroad — attend 12-15 professional performances and train with British professionals
Updated Mar 23, 12:39 AM
Academic School Information
3.54
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
1,249
Enrollment
$55,660
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,250
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,260
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$13,657
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,927
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,463
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,847
Family Income $110k+$26,365
