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William Carey University

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Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual

PROGRAM RECOGNITION
Active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
TRAINING
Performance emphasis covers acting at multiple levels, movement and dance for theatre, stage combat, and voice training for performers
Department led by Associate Professor Tim Matheny with 25+ years of professional experience
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
Unique summer stock dinner theatre with a 50+ year tradition of excellence
Students perform alongside peers from schools like Juilliard, Wake Forest, Duke, and Eastman
Company members receive working scholarships
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Philip Fortenberry — Broadway pianist and associate conductor for Rocky; keyboardist on national tour of Cats; musical director for Hair revival and Seussical
Keith Thompson — Broadway musical director (Les Miserables); NYU adjunct professor in Musical Theater; co-founded The Composers Showcase in Las Vegas
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
BA allows pursuit of a double major to expand career opportunities while graduating on time

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