Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualHighly Selective12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Highly Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training musical theatre artists for over 55 years
•Partners with six professional companies including The Muny (America's largest outdoor musical theatre), The Rep, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
TRAINING
•Comparable to a triple major spanning the Conservatory, Department of Music, and Department of Dance
•Rigorous acting sequence parallels BFA Acting — voice/speech, movement, and acting core every semester
•Music training includes theory, piano, private voice, musicianship, and song study (Golden Age through rock)
•Dance training covers ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance styles across all four years
•Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Sondheim, Disney, and contemporary musical theatre
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2
•Casting opportunities in professional musical productions with partner companies
•Recent productions include Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, American Idiot, and Urinetown
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Norbert Butz — 2-time Tony Award winner
•Jenifer Lewis — Black-ish, singer and comedian
•Ronald J. Bohmer — starred as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
•Rebecca Hartman — Sister Act international tour
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors
•International partnership with Academy of Fine Arts Vienna for study abroad
•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
PriorityFeb 1, 2027
Rolling
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Auditions
On-CampusDec 5–6, 2025
On-CampusJan 23, 2026
Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 24–25, 2026
Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 1–5, 2026
Audition Request Fee
$30
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, not more than 32 measures each
•One song must be from the "Golden Era" genre (1943–1964)
•Songs should provide substantial information on your vocal quality and range
ACCOMPANIMENT
•On-campus and Chicago auditions: accompanist provided — bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key
•New York and Los Angeles auditions: bring recorded piano accompaniment and a speaker
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, no more than 3 min total
•Choose characters close to yourself in age from scripts written after 1930
•Selections should be of a contrasting nature
•Must be memorized and fully prepared
MATERIAL SELECTION
•Do NOT select Shakespeare or classical pieces
•Do not do extreme characterizations of body, voice, or speech
•Characters should be as natural, authentic, and close to you in real life as possible
•Do not alter your dialect or accent — use your own speech
Dance
•Dance video may be requested after your audition
•If requested: up to 1 minute of ballet, jazz, and/or contemporary dance
•Optional additional 1-minute video of hip-hop and/or tap
•Do NOT send dance videos unless specifically requested
Additional Materials
•resume
•HEADSHOT
•Sheet music in the correct key for each song (for on-campus/Chicago auditions)
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Webster via school website, Common App, or Coalition App
•Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee after applying
•Audition coordinator contacts you to schedule
IMPORTANT NOTES
•Must be academically accepted before audition results are released
•Acceptd submissions are optional — not considered final auditions
•Virtual auditions available only in extenuating circumstances
•Off-campus Unified Auditions are "meet-and-greets" — schedule official audition through Admissions
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Three components: monologues, songs, and brief movement exercises
•Check-in at 8:30 a.m., auditions conclude by early afternoon
•Perform audition pieces individually — may be asked to do exercises and improvisations
SCHEDULING
•Must submit university application before requesting audition
•Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee
•Audition coordinator will contact with scheduling information
ATTIRE
•Dress in comfortable, professional clothing for movement exercise at start
•No gym clothes, nothing too tight or revealing, no heels above 3 inches
•Time to change before performing audition pieces
Scholarship Info
•Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts awards over $225,000 annually in theatre-specific scholarships
•Most awards reserved for third- and fourth-year students, with some available to first-year students
•No separate application — awards determined in consultation with recruiting faculty and Office of Financial Aid
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:04 AM
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Part of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, training musical theatre artists for over 55 years
•Partners with six professional companies including The Muny (America's largest outdoor musical theatre), The Rep, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
TRAINING
•Comparable to a triple major spanning the Conservatory, Department of Music, and Department of Dance
•Rigorous acting sequence parallels BFA Acting — voice/speech, movement, and acting core every semester
•Music training includes theory, piano, private voice, musicianship, and song study (Golden Age through rock)
•Dance training covers ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance styles across all four years
•Styles range from Greek and Shakespeare to Sondheim, Disney, and contemporary musical theatre
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Eligible for Conservatory season casting beginning in Year 2
•Casting opportunities in professional musical productions with partner companies
•Recent productions include Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, American Idiot, and Urinetown
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Norbert Butz — 2-time Tony Award winner
•Jenifer Lewis — Black-ish, singer and comedian
•Ronald J. Bohmer — starred as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
•Rebecca Hartman — Sister Act international tour
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior Showcase presenting work to casting agents and directors
•International partnership with Academy of Fine Arts Vienna for study abroad
•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually
Updated Mar 27, 2:04 AM
Academic School Information
3.36
Avg GPA
86%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
2,304
Enrollment
$50,876
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$31,750
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,047
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$22,359
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,083
Family Income $48k - $75k$27,257
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,315
Family Income $110k+$31,314
