Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App RequiredStudy AbroadMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
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
FACILITIES
•$98M Visual and Performing Arts Center — 350-seat MainStage Theatre and Studio Theatre
•6 mainstage productions per year
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents
•One hour from midtown Manhattan
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•120 credit hours with 80 in theatre courses
•Program allows minors, internships, and study abroad
Key Info
Program AppApplication
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Deadlines
Prescreen Deadline (Dec 5 Audition)Nov 1, 2026
Prescreen Deadline (Jan 30 / Unifieds)Jan 1, 2027
Prescreen Deadline (Feb 26 Audition)Feb 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
Ballet
•MTCP Ballet Option C:
-Ballet not required
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
OPTIONAL WILDCARD
•Show your personality or share something about you
•Can be a special talent, interesting story, passion speech, instrument, etc.
Additional Materials
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
•HEADSHOT
•THEATRICAL resume
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
•Email prescreen videos as unlisted YouTube links to bfasubmissions@wcsu.edu
-Subject line: "BFA Musical Theatre Prescreen"
•Indicate if auditioning for BFA MT only or dual-track with Acting
•Confirm university application status
•List available audition dates
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
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)
What's The Process
PRESCREEN:
•Submit prescreen materials by deadline via email
•Receive notice of on-site audition status within 2-3 weeks
LIVE AUDITION:
•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
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:01 AM
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
FACILITIES
•$98M Visual and Performing Arts Center — 350-seat MainStage Theatre and Studio Theatre
•6 mainstage productions per year
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Showcase in NYC performing before top casting directors and agents
•One hour from midtown Manhattan
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•120 credit hours with 80 in theatre courses
•Program allows minors, internships, and study abroad
Updated Mar 27, 2:01 AM
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
87%
Admit Rate
51%
Grad Rate
3,511
Enrollment
$59,115
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,401
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,901
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,604
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$13,507
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,716
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,697
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,737
Family Income $110k+$21,318
