William Carey University
Faith-Based
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
CAREY DINNER THEATRE
•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
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Department led by Associate Professor Tim Matheny with 25+ years of professional experience
•Productions include classics and musicals such as Macbeth, Oklahoma, and Mamma Mia
RECOGNITION
•Active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Talent scholarships available for majors and non-majors based on audition, interview, and portfolio review
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1 min max
•Select from a modern prose play (no dialect)
•Monologue from a musical is also acceptable
Songs
ONE BROADWAY SONG, 32 bars max
•Select a vocal selection from a Broadway musical
•No longer than 32 bars in length
•An accompanist will be available but will not transpose
•Recorded accompaniment may also be used
Dance
DANCE AUDITION
•Bring comfortable clothes for a dance audition
•Be prepared to demonstrate movement ability
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•Bring a headshot to the audition or interview
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must meet undergraduate admissions requirements
•Minimum 2.0 high school GPA and 20 ACT or 1030 SAT
ENROLLMENT
•120 credit hours for BFA degree
•Majority of courses delivered in-person with select virtual/hybrid options
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Schedule an audition by contacting the theatre office
•In-person auditions held on campus at Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre
•Video submissions are also accepted
VIDEO SUBMISSION
•Submit a video including monologue, song, and movement sample
•Send YouTube link to cdt@wmcarey.edu
CONTACT
•Phone: (601) 318-6218
•Email: theatreandcommunication@wmcarey.edu
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Available for theatre majors and non-majors
•Awards based on audition, interview, and portfolio review
•Reduced scholarship amounts may be offered for non-majors
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.41
Avg GPA (W)
58%
Admit Rate
41%
Grad Rate
1,818
Enrollment
$43,087
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$14,685
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,052
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,423
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,219
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,717
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,865
Family Income $110k+$19,800
