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Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual
Program profile
Moderately Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition
BFA focused on preparing talent for the Broadway market
Annual New York City showcase for agents and casting directors
Cross-departmental program within the School of Fine Arts (theatre, music, and dance)
Training
Four years of private vocal instruction
Training in jazz, tap, and ballet
Three years of acting training plus musicianship courses
Two-year musical theatre performance workshop series
2-3 musicals produced each year plus straight plays and student-directed productions
Eligible to audition for School of Music operas and Department of Dance concerts
Notable Alumni
Mikey Winslow — Broadway: Hamilton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, American Idiot, West Side Story
Hannah Elless — Broadway: Godspell, Bright Star, A Christmas Carol
Lauren Zakrin — Broadway: Rock of Ages, Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (SF)
Brian Martin — Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire; national tours of Bullets Over Broadway, Beauty and the Beast
Marcus Shane — Broadway: Mamma Mia!; first national tour of Mean Girls
Tiffany Frances — Broadway: Ain't Too Proud
Verified Recent Class Sizes
Class of 2030: 17 students

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