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Wright State University

Dayton, OH

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Acting

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BA Theatre Studies

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 Students

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BFA Design/Technology/Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Acting

Musical Theatre

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Acting

Acting

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Training

•Accepts ~3% of auditioners—one of the most competitive MT programs in the country

•Classes of 16 or fewer with exclusively undergraduate focus

•Four years of daily dance training: jazz, ballet, tap, theatre dance

•Twice-weekly private voice lessons all four years

•Cast in productions from freshman year

Notable Alumni

•Nicole Scherzinger — Tony Award winner for Sunset Boulevard (2025), Olivier Award winner

•Joey Monda — Tony-winning producer (Hadestown, The Inheritance)

•Alumni in Broadway casts of The Book of Mormon, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, Ragtime, Cinderella, and more

Professional Development

•Senior NYC showcase for top industry professionals

•80% of graduates employed in the field immediately after graduation

Value

•Tom Hanks Scholarship and Augsburger/Estevez (Martin Sheen) Scholarship available

Academic info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

44%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$15,415

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,522

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,222

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,952

$30-48k$11,631

$48-75k$14,501

$75-110k$18,734

$110k+$20,720

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Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Accepts ~3% of auditioners—one of the most competitive MT programs in the country

•Classes of 16 or fewer with exclusively undergraduate focus

•Four years of daily dance training: jazz, ballet, tap, theatre dance

•Twice-weekly private voice lessons all four years

•Cast in productions from freshman year

Notable Alumni

•Nicole Scherzinger — Tony Award winner for Sunset Boulevard (2025), Olivier Award winner

•Joey Monda — Tony-winning producer (Hadestown, The Inheritance)

•Alumni in Broadway casts of The Book of Mormon, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, Ragtime, Cinderella, and more

Professional Development

•Senior NYC showcase for top industry professionals

•80% of graduates employed in the field immediately after graduation

Value

•Tom Hanks Scholarship and Augsburger/Estevez (Martin Sheen) Scholarship available

Program Highlights

Training

•Accepts ~3% of auditioners—one of the most competitive MT programs in the country

•Classes of 16 or fewer with exclusively undergraduate focus

•Four years of daily dance training: jazz, ballet, tap, theatre dance

•Twice-weekly private voice lessons all four years

•Cast in productions from freshman year

Notable Alumni

•Nicole Scherzinger — Tony Award winner for Sunset Boulevard (2025), Olivier Award winner

•Joey Monda — Tony-winning producer (Hadestown, The Inheritance)

•Alumni in Broadway casts of The Book of Mormon, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, Ragtime, Cinderella, and more

Professional Development

•Senior NYC showcase for top industry professionals

•80% of graduates employed in the field immediately after graduation

Value

•Tom Hanks Scholarship and Augsburger/Estevez (Martin Sheen) Scholarship available

Expert Tips

Wright State follows MTCP for the MT emphasis but uses different framing by piece type (¾ shot for songs, close-up for monologues, full body for classical). Prescreen is optional—the live audition (in-person or Zoom) is what matters.

Key Info

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Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

Additional DeadlineAug 17, 2026

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd Microsoft Forms

Fee

Audition Fee

$25

Deadline

Materials due at least two weeks before audition date

Auditions

Master ClassJan 30, 2026

On-Campus AuditionJan 31, 2026

Virtual Audition (Closed)Feb 14, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option a

•One song written BEFORE 1970

•One song written AFTER 1970

•Contrasting styles

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option a

•Dance/movement video required

•Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick

•Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

•Ballet video optional

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Optional wild card video—any additional talent or skill you would like to showcase

Additional Materials

Required Materials

•Recent HEADSHOT or photograph

•RESUME of training and performance experience

•PERSONAL STATEMENT: "Describe an ideal theatre training environment for you"

•Academic transcripts to WSU Admissions and School of Fine and Performing Arts

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Complete the B.F.A Acting and Musical Theatre Admission and Scholarship Application (Microsoft Forms) to schedule the audition

•Submit materials at least two weeks before the audition date

•Optional Acceptd prescreen/video upload is available; it is not required to schedule the audition

•Program participates in MTCP; options are Song A, Monologue A, Dance A, and Ballet B (optional)

•University application via wright.edu/apply

Eligibility

•You may audition ONLY ONCE for Musical Theatre emphasis

Important Notes

•$25 audition/interview fee paid online

•Fee covers all audition/interview locations

•Use coupon code 02wsu25 for subsequent applications to this department

•Transfer students rarely receive credit for conservatory courses

•Must maintain C or better in all studio classes

•Contact: amanda.brewer@wright.edu, 937-775-3789

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit materials at least 2 weeks before audition date

•Schedule via BFA Acting and Musical Theatre Admission and Scholarship Application

Audition Expectations

•Live audition REQUIRED—in-person on campus or live virtual via Zoom

•Optional prescreen via Acceptd (MTCP format) to avoid unnecessary travel

•Acting and MT candidates audition together

•Can audition for both emphases with one application

•You may audition ONLY ONCE for Musical Theatre

Scholarship Info

•Tom Hanks Scholarship, Augsburger/Estevez Scholarship (Martin Sheen), Theatre Arts Talent Scholarship, Rising Star Scholarship. Talent scholarships awarded based on audition.

Academic info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

44%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$15,415

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$11,522

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,222

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,952

$30-48k$11,631

$48-75k$14,501

$75-110k$18,734

$110k+$20,720

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Accepts ~3% of auditioners—one of the most competitive MT programs in the country

•Classes of 16 or fewer with exclusively undergraduate focus

•Four years of daily dance training: jazz, ballet, tap, theatre dance

•Twice-weekly private voice lessons all four years

•Cast in productions from freshman year

Notable Alumni

•Nicole Scherzinger — Tony Award winner for Sunset Boulevard (2025), Olivier Award winner

•Joey Monda — Tony-winning producer (Hadestown, The Inheritance)

•Alumni in Broadway casts of The Book of Mormon, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, Ragtime, Cinderella, and more

Professional Development

•Senior NYC showcase for top industry professionals

•80% of graduates employed in the field immediately after graduation

Value

•Tom Hanks Scholarship and Augsburger/Estevez (Martin Sheen) Scholarship available

Updated 5d ago

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What's The Process

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