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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre Arts

Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

50 credit hours of acting specialization with Meisner Technique, Scene Study, Stage Combat, Dialects, and Performing Shakespeare

Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners from the Broadway community

Performance & Productions

6 mainstage productions per year in the $98M Visual and Performing Arts Center

350-seat MainStage Theatre and flexible Studio Theatre with technology rivaling Broadway venues

Notable Alumni

Caleigh Lozito '19 — leads The Office! A Musical Parody off-Broadway; The Binge (Hulu)

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

Bailey Nickerson '21 — MFA Acting, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts; touring UK productions

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in NYC before casting directors and agents

One hour from midtown Manhattan — Broadway choreographers and guest artists for master classes

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 16 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$59K

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

Cost Of Attendance · wcsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 7:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

50 credit hours of acting specialization with Meisner Technique, Scene Study, Stage Combat, Dialects, and Performing Shakespeare

Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners from the Broadway community

Performance & Productions

6 mainstage productions per year in the $98M Visual and Performing Arts Center

350-seat MainStage Theatre and flexible Studio Theatre with technology rivaling Broadway venues

Notable Alumni

Caleigh Lozito '19 — leads The Office! A Musical Parody off-Broadway; The Binge (Hulu)

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

Bailey Nickerson '21 — MFA Acting, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts; touring UK productions

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in NYC before casting directors and agents

One hour from midtown Manhattan — Broadway choreographers and guest artists for master classes

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 16 students

Program Highlights

Training

50 credit hours of acting specialization with Meisner Technique, Scene Study, Stage Combat, Dialects, and Performing Shakespeare

Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners from the Broadway community

Performance & Productions

6 mainstage productions per year in the $98M Visual and Performing Arts Center

350-seat MainStage Theatre and flexible Studio Theatre with technology rivaling Broadway venues

Notable Alumni

Caleigh Lozito '19 — leads The Office! A Musical Parody off-Broadway; The Binge (Hulu)

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

Bailey Nickerson '21 — MFA Acting, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts; touring UK productions

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in NYC before casting directors and agents

One hour from midtown Manhattan — Broadway choreographers and guest artists for master classes

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 16 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshmanapplicant · wcsu.edu

Program AppApplication

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Deadline

Audition Request Deadline

Nov 1, 2026Jan 1, 2027Feb 1, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Dec 5, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 26, 2027

NYC Unified AuditionsJan 23, 2027

Chicago Unified AuditionsTBA

Theatre Arts BFA Acting Auditions · wcsu.edu

Program Submission

Headshot (Required)

Resume (Required)

Theatrical resume

Theatre Arts BFA Acting Auditions · wcsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting monologues, 60-90 sec each

One contemporary (written after 1950) from a published play

One classical (written before 1950) from a published play

Additional Materials

Bring three copies of headshot and theatrical resume to audition

Theatre Arts BFA Acting Auditions · wcsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Email audition request to bfasubmissions@wcsu.edu

Subject line: "BFA Acting Audition"

Eligibility

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

Encouraged to submit university application before scheduling audition

Admission Pathway

Can audition for both BFA Acting and BFA Musical Theatre

See BFA MT audition requirements for additional preparation

What's The Process

No prescreen required

Email submission materials to receive on-site audition time within 2 weeks

Auditions available on-campus; NYC Unified Auditions (January 23, 2027) and Chicago Unified Auditions (February 1-4, 2027, exact date TBA)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.38

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$59K

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

Cost Of Attendance · wcsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

50 credit hours of acting specialization with Meisner Technique, Scene Study, Stage Combat, Dialects, and Performing Shakespeare

Faculty includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award winners from the Broadway community

Performance & Productions

6 mainstage productions per year in the $98M Visual and Performing Arts Center

350-seat MainStage Theatre and flexible Studio Theatre with technology rivaling Broadway venues

Notable Alumni

Caleigh Lozito '19 — leads The Office! A Musical Parody off-Broadway; The Binge (Hulu)

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

Bailey Nickerson '21 — MFA Acting, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts; touring UK productions

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in NYC before casting directors and agents

One hour from midtown Manhattan — Broadway choreographers and guest artists for master classes

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 16 students

Updated Sep 3, 7:54 PM