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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre Arts

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre Arts

Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre Arts

Design/Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Outstanding Musical two consecutive years (2016-2017)

•2018 production of Evita received 10 national KCACTF awards

Training

•Training with directors, choreographers, and professors from the Broadway community

•Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners

Notable Alumni

•Sasha Renae Brown '19 — Cleves in SIX The Musical (Norwegian Cruise Line); Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (Connecticut Repertory Theatre)

•Cynthia Ana Rivera '20 — In the Heights and Escape to Margaritaville (Broadway Palm); co-star on Law & Order: Organized Crime

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents

•One hour from midtown Manhattan

Facilities

•$98M Visual and Performing Arts Center — 350-seat MainStage Theatre and Studio Theatre

•6 mainstage productions per year

Degree Flexibility

•120 credit hours with 80 in theatre courses

•Program allows minors, internships, and study abroad

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 12 students

•Class of 2025: 16 students

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

3.5K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,401

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,901

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,733

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,604

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Outstanding Musical two consecutive years (2016-2017)

•2018 production of Evita received 10 national KCACTF awards

Training

•Training with directors, choreographers, and professors from the Broadway community

•Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners

Notable Alumni

•Sasha Renae Brown '19 — Cleves in SIX The Musical (Norwegian Cruise Line); Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (Connecticut Repertory Theatre)

•Cynthia Ana Rivera '20 — In the Heights and Escape to Margaritaville (Broadway Palm); co-star on Law & Order: Organized Crime

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents

•One hour from midtown Manhattan

Facilities

•$98M Visual and Performing Arts Center — 350-seat MainStage Theatre and Studio Theatre

•6 mainstage productions per year

Degree Flexibility

•120 credit hours with 80 in theatre courses

•Program allows minors, internships, and study abroad

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 12 students

•Class of 2025: 16 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Outstanding Musical two consecutive years (2016-2017)

•2018 production of Evita received 10 national KCACTF awards

Training

•Training with directors, choreographers, and professors from the Broadway community

•Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners

Notable Alumni

•Sasha Renae Brown '19 — Cleves in SIX The Musical (Norwegian Cruise Line); Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (Connecticut Repertory Theatre)

•Cynthia Ana Rivera '20 — In the Heights and Escape to Margaritaville (Broadway Palm); co-star on Law & Order: Organized Crime

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents

•One hour from midtown Manhattan

Facilities

•$98M Visual and Performing Arts Center — 350-seat MainStage Theatre and Studio Theatre

•6 mainstage productions per year

Degree Flexibility

•120 credit hours with 80 in theatre courses

•Program allows minors, internships, and study abroad

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 12 students

•Class of 2025: 16 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

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Deadline

Prescreen DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Prescreen Deadline / Unified Auditions DeadlineJan 1, 2027

Prescreen DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus AuditionDec 5, 2026

On-Campus AuditionJan 30, 2027

On-Campus AuditionFeb 26, 2027

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option A

•One song written BEFORE 1970

•One song written AFTER 1970

•Contrasting styles

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option B

•One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)

•One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)

•60-90 seconds each

Dance

MTCP Dance Option C

•Dance video not required

Optional Wildcard

•Show your personality or share something about you

•Can be a special talent, interesting story, passion speech, instrument, etc.

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Resume (Required)

•Theatrical resume

Slate Video (Required)

•Record one introduction slate video, no longer than 10 seconds, stating your name and optional pronouns

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Songs with Accompaniment, 60-90 Sec Each

•One written BEFORE 1970 (either uptempo or ballad)

•One written AFTER 1970 (contrasting style)

•Accompanist provided at on-campus auditions

Monologues

One Contemporary Monologue, 60-90 Sec

•Written after 1950, from a published play

Dance

Short Dance Phrase Taught at Audition

•Demonstrates movement skills

Additional Materials

•Bring TWO COPIES of headshot and theatrical resume

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Good to Know

•Apply to university via Common App or WCSU direct application ($50 fee)

•Email prescreen materials to bfasubmissions@wcsu.edu

•Can audition for both BFA MT and BFA Acting (dual-track)

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants to BFA Musical Theatre must complete the prescreen and in-person audition criteria and are assessed for matriculation and prerequisite placement in major courses. WCSU notes there is no approved TAP pathway for seamless junior-level entry into Theatre Arts.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit prescreen materials by deadline via email

•Receive notice of on-site audition status within 2-3 weeks

Audition Expectations

•Dual-track auditions available (BFA MT + BFA Acting)

•NYC and Chicago Unified Audition dates TBA

•Decisions (acceptance, waitlist, or denial) sent within 2-3 weeks after final audition date

•Students denied or waitlisted are automatically accepted as BA Theatre Arts unless they opt out

Contact

•bfasubmissions@wcsu.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.38

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

3.5K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,401

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,901

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,733

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,604

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Outstanding Musical two consecutive years (2016-2017)

•2018 production of Evita received 10 national KCACTF awards

Training

•Training with directors, choreographers, and professors from the Broadway community

•Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners

Notable Alumni

•Sasha Renae Brown '19 — Cleves in SIX The Musical (Norwegian Cruise Line); Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (Connecticut Repertory Theatre)

•Cynthia Ana Rivera '20 — In the Heights and Escape to Margaritaville (Broadway Palm); co-star on Law & Order: Organized Crime

Professional Development

•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents

•One hour from midtown Manhattan

Facilities

•$98M Visual and Performing Arts Center — 350-seat MainStage Theatre and Studio Theatre

•6 mainstage productions per year

Degree Flexibility

•120 credit hours with 80 in theatre courses

•Program allows minors, internships, and study abroad

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 12 students

•Class of 2025: 16 students

Updated 6d ago