Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Intense training in acting, singing, and dancing with curriculum catered to each individual
•Students experience all aspects of theatre through on-stage and off-stage assignments
•Emphasis on developing professional skills for the ever-changing world of live performance
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two plays and two musicals produced annually
•New play readings and student-directed productions
•In-class performances and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jenn Rapp (BA '96) — NYC-based director/choreographer, Associate Director/Choreographer of The Illusionists on Broadway, West End, and Sydney Opera House; creative producer for America's Got Talent
ALUMNI CAREERS
•Graduates work on Broadway, cruise ships, regional and children's theatres, theme parks, and film
•Many pursue graduate studies or become theatre teachers, arts administrators, and designers
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityFeb 1, 2026
Rolling
Out-of-State Fee
$30
Program AppApplication
Apply atairtable.com
Deadline
Virtual Audition Submission DeadlineOct 31, 2025
Audition
On-Campus Auditions (Val A. Browning Center)Feb 21, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
OPTION 1: TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 1 min max each
•Two contrasting songs (1 minute maximum each)
•Paired with one contemporary monologue
OPTION 2: ONE SONG, 1 min max
•One song (1 minute maximum)
•Paired with one contemporary monologue and one dance piece
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1 min max
•One contemporary monologue (1 minute maximum)
•Required under both audition options
Dance
OPTION 2 ONLY: ONE DANCE PIECE, 1 min max
•One dance piece (1 minute maximum)
•Only required if choosing Option 2 (song + monologue + dance)
•Not required if choosing Option 1 (two songs + monologue)
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•Current headshot
RESUME (required)
•Current theatre resume
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment
•Audition required starting 2025-2026 academic year — this is a new policy
SUBMISSION PORTAL
•Virtual audition materials submitted via Airtable form
•No Acceptd or SlideRoom portal
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Audition is required for acceptance into Musical Theatre (new policy starting 2025-2026)
•Must also audition to be considered for theatre-specific scholarships
•Two audition options available — choose one:
-Option 1: Two contrasting songs + one contemporary monologue
-Option 2: One song + one contemporary monologue + one dance piece
HOW TO AUDITION
•Option 1: Attend the on-campus audition day
•Option 2: Submit a virtual audition via the Airtable submission form
VIRTUAL SUBMISSION
•Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
•Upload headshot, resume, and audition videos via the submission form
UTAH UNIFIED AUDITIONS
•If participating in Utah Unified Auditions, no separate submission required — WSU faculty attend this event
CONTACT
•andrewlewis@weber.edu
Scholarship Info
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Theatre-specific scholarships and waivers available
•Must audition to be considered for theatre-specific scholarships
•Apply for admission and scholarship applications early for priority status
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:18 AM
TRAINING
•Intense training in acting, singing, and dancing with curriculum catered to each individual
•Students experience all aspects of theatre through on-stage and off-stage assignments
•Emphasis on developing professional skills for the ever-changing world of live performance
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two plays and two musicals produced annually
•New play readings and student-directed productions
•In-class performances and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jenn Rapp (BA '96) — NYC-based director/choreographer, Associate Director/Choreographer of The Illusionists on Broadway, West End, and Sydney Opera House; creative producer for America's Got Talent
ALUMNI CAREERS
•Graduates work on Broadway, cruise ships, regional and children's theatres, theme parks, and film
•Many pursue graduate studies or become theatre teachers, arts administrators, and designers
Updated Mar 27, 2:18 AM
Academic School Information
3.31
Avg GPA (W)
45%
Grad Rate
16,360
Enrollment
$56,287
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,557
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,545
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,258
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$7,796
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,300
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,157
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,596
Family Income $110k+$14,300
