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Western Connecticut State University

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Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant
Program profile
Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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

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