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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Five main stage productions per year (three theatre, two dance)

Up to six studio theatre/dance productions and informal performances

Advanced coursework in musical theatre including voice and dance

Notable Alumni

Shanola Hampton (’98) — Veronica Fisher on Shameless (Showtime), lead role on Found (NBC)

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Professional Development

Faculty have extensive professional experience in musical theatre

Graduates pursue careers with theatre companies, touring groups, and theme parks

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA encourages breadth of knowledge

Students select a complementary minor

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.00

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,064

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,976

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,340

Before aid

Average net price

$15,343

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2627 · winthrop.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Five main stage productions per year (three theatre, two dance)

Up to six studio theatre/dance productions and informal performances

Advanced coursework in musical theatre including voice and dance

Notable Alumni

Shanola Hampton (’98) — Veronica Fisher on Shameless (Showtime), lead role on Found (NBC)

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Professional Development

Faculty have extensive professional experience in musical theatre

Graduates pursue careers with theatre companies, touring groups, and theme parks

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA encourages breadth of knowledge

Students select a complementary minor

Program Highlights

Training

Five main stage productions per year (three theatre, two dance)

Up to six studio theatre/dance productions and informal performances

Advanced coursework in musical theatre including voice and dance

Notable Alumni

Shanola Hampton (’98) — Veronica Fisher on Shameless (Showtime), lead role on Found (NBC)

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Professional Development

Faculty have extensive professional experience in musical theatre

Graduates pursue careers with theatre companies, touring groups, and theme parks

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA encourages breadth of knowledge

Students select a complementary minor

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$50

Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2026

Additional DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Application Timeline · winthrop.edu

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd application deadlineJul 1, 2027

Auditions

South Carolina Theatre Association Auditions (USC Aiken, SC)Nov 12, 2026

North Carolina Theatre Association Auditions (Greensboro, NC)Nov 21, 2026

Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Auditions (Lexington, KY)Mar 3, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd Theatre Dance · winthrop.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting songs, 16+ bars, 2 min max each

Prepare as separate clips

Monologues

Requirements

One monologue, 1-2 min

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Current photo

Resume (Required)

Include training, performance experience, and education

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Winthrop University via Common App

Submit audition materials via Acceptd

Must be declared as a theatre major to be considered for scholarships

Eligibility

Open to freshmen and transfer students

Enrollment

Dance faculty conduct a placement class at the beginning of fall semester for all new musical theatre majors

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit video audition materials via Acceptd

Materials reviewed promptly after submission

South Carolina Theatre Association: November 12-15, 2026 at USC Aiken, SC

North Carolina Theatre Association: November 21, 2026 in Greensboro, NC

Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Auditions: March 3-6, 2027 in Lexington, KY

Audition Expectations

Auditions are used for program placement and scholarship consideration

Notification around end of March

Contact

Gordond@winthrop.edu for audition questions

Scholarship Info

Dean's Meritorious Scholarship (DMS)

In-state: $1,000–$3,000 per year

Out-of-state: $20,040 per year (includes out-of-state tuition waiver)

Renewable for up to four years (total value: $80,160)

Awarded based on audition or portfolio review

Mary Howey-Deckle Scholarship

Covers full cost of tuition

Renewable for up to eight semesters

Recognizes outstanding achievement of incoming theatre majors

Additional Scholarships

Blair Beasley Directing Scholarship — faculty-nominated continuing student

Martie Curran Endowed Scholarship — outstanding continuing theatre major

Producers Circle Scholarships — active department participants

Carolina Copy Cats June McDuffee Scholarship — York County residents in dance or theatre

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.00

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,064

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,976

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,340

Before aid

Average net price

$15,343

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2627 · winthrop.edu College Scorecard

Training

Five main stage productions per year (three theatre, two dance)

Up to six studio theatre/dance productions and informal performances

Advanced coursework in musical theatre including voice and dance

Notable Alumni

Shanola Hampton (’98) — Veronica Fisher on Shameless (Showtime), lead role on Found (NBC)

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Professional Development

Faculty have extensive professional experience in musical theatre

Graduates pursue careers with theatre companies, touring groups, and theme parks

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA encourages breadth of knowledge

Students select a complementary minor

Updated 5d ago

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