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For more detailed information about the Musical Theatre program at WCSU including: national honors, detailed curriculum, and a sample 4-year plan of study, please visit the BFA - Musical Theatre webpage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Students wishing to pursue a BFA Musical Theatre degree in the Department of Theatre Arts must adhere to the following criteria for admission:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Perform and pass a prescreen audition, and an in-person audition, for members of the faculty. The student, through this audition process, must exhibit the standards and skill sets required for entry into the Musical Theatre program, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. Ability to effectively perform with accompaniment two songs. One song should be written prior to 1970, either uptempo or ballad. One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the first.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Ability to perform a 60-90 second contemporary monologue<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ability to learn and perform a short dance phrase that demonstrates movement skills.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Provide two copies of a picture and resume at the time of your audition.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Fulfill general admission guidelines found in the <\/span>catalog for the university<\/span><\/a>, school, and department<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Admission Auditions for Musical Theatre Degree Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Prospective applicants are highly encouraged to have submitted their application for admission to the university prior to scheduling an audition.<\/p>\n

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    In-Person Auditions at Western Connecticut State University\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Western Connecticut State University is currently accepting Pre-Screen Auditions for the BFA in Musical Theatre incoming class of 2026.<\/p>\n

    Prospective students who pass a pre-screen audition will then be asked to audition in-person on one of the following dates:<\/p>\n

    On-Campus: Saturday, <\/strong>December 5, 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    On-Campus: Saturday, January 30<\/strong>, 2027<\/b><\/p>\n

    On-Campus: Friday, February 26, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    NYC National Unified Auditions: To be Announced<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Chicago National Unified Auditions: To be Announced<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Acceptance to the Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Within 2-3 weeks of the last audition date, you will receive 1 of 3 potential notices:<\/p>\n

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    1. That you've been accepted into the BFA Musical Theatre program.<\/li>\n
    2. That you've been placed on the waiting list for the BFA Musical Theatre program.<\/li>\n
    3. That you've been denied acceptance into the BFA Musical Theatre program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If you are placed on the waiting list or denied acceptance to the program, you will be automatically accepted into the Theatre Arts Department as a BA Theatre Arts student unless you notify us otherwise. Registration into classes will occur once you have paid the tuition deposit for the Fall Semester.<\/p>\n

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      College Musical Theater Common Prescreen Criteria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Western Connecticut State University is a participant in the College Musical Theater Prescreen Criteria in partnership with Paper Mill Playhouse and dozens of other university and collegiate equivalent musical theater training institutions.<\/p>\n

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      WCSU requires the following from the Common Prescreen Criteria:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Overall<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Each piece should be filmed\/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      Labeling Your Videos:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Label each video file with the piece you are performing, the show or playwright, and your first & last name.<\/p>\n