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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, dance, singing, voice, movement, and production

Culminates in a BFA Senior Project requiring advisor, approved content, and documentation

Notable Alumni

Anna Maureen Hogan (BA Musical Theatre ’14) — NYC-based actor; credits include Cats (Jellylorum) and assistant director on the film Prayer Never Fails

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and the film There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

6.9K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,080

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,344

Before aid

Average net price

$19,487

After aid

2627 Tx Guar Fs.Pdf · wtamu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, dance, singing, voice, movement, and production

Culminates in a BFA Senior Project requiring advisor, approved content, and documentation

Notable Alumni

Anna Maureen Hogan (BA Musical Theatre ’14) — NYC-based actor; credits include Cats (Jellylorum) and assistant director on the film Prayer Never Fails

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and the film There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, dance, singing, voice, movement, and production

Culminates in a BFA Senior Project requiring advisor, approved content, and documentation

Notable Alumni

Anna Maureen Hogan (BA Musical Theatre ’14) — NYC-based actor; credits include Cats (Jellylorum) and assistant director on the film Prayer Never Fails

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and the film There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App ApplyTexas School Website

Fee

International Fee

$90

Deadline

Fall 2027 Application DeadlineAug 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · wtamu.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Apply

Acceptd

Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Two Song Cuts, 16-32 Bars Each

One ballad from a musical

One uptempo from a musical

Should include some dance or movement

Accompaniment

Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella

Upload a separate video for each selection

Monologues

One Contemporary Monologue, 60 Sec Max

Choose a character within your age range

Avoid use of accents or dialects

Must be memorized and rehearsed

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Current headshot or recent photo

Resume (Required)

Brief acting resume

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Songs

Same AS Prescreen

Present the same two song selections uploaded to Acceptd

Monologues

Same AS Prescreen

Present the same monologue uploaded to Acceptd

Additional Materials

Bring one copy of your headshot to the audition

Bring one copy of your resume to the audition

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to West Texas A&M University via Texas Common Application

Step 2: Submit audition materials via Acceptd

Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1

Acceptd submission deadline: May 1

Acceptd application fees apply (amount visible at submission)

Admission Pathway

Only one Acceptd application needed — faculty can consider you for multiple theatre majors

Transfer Pathway

WT publishes an Amarillo College-to-WT transfer plan for Musical Theatre. Because the posted plan is historical, transfer applicants should confirm current course applicability with advising.

Ac Plans · wtamu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit all materials via Acceptd

Acceptd deadline: May 1

Faculty review submissions and respond with acceptance, request for additional materials, or invitation for live audition

Audition Expectations

If invited, present the same monologues and songs uploaded to Acceptd

Bring one copy of headshot and resume

On-campus dates and regional audition venues available at wtamu.edu/theatre/auditions

Scholarship Info

Scholarship consideration included in the audition/review process

Separate university and department scholarship application priority deadline: February 1 (not the Acceptd audition submission deadline)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

6.9K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,080

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,344

Before aid

Average net price

$19,487

After aid

2627 Tx Guar Fs.Pdf · wtamu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, dance, singing, voice, movement, and production

Culminates in a BFA Senior Project requiring advisor, approved content, and documentation

Notable Alumni

Anna Maureen Hogan (BA Musical Theatre ’14) — NYC-based actor; credits include Cats (Jellylorum) and assistant director on the film Prayer Never Fails

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and the film There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

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