Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre, Musical Theatre Concentration

The following is audition information for entry into University Theatre.

All applicants are automatically considered for a University Theatre Talent Scholarship and are not required to submit a separate scholarship application.

Audition requirements

The audition should include a performance of material that best highlights your ability.

• 2 songs in contrasting styles
• 2 acting monologues of approximately 1-minute in length

Please bring the following to your audition:

• A headshot
• Your résumé
• If you plan to sing, bring a printed copy of your music in a binder
• An accompanist is desirable but not required
• If you need backing tracks, bring a Bluetooth speaker (if you don't have one, we will provide one for you)
• Additional important information is provided in the video below

Alternative arrangements

If you’re unable to attend one of the dates for on-campus auditions, or if you have other considerations and wish to schedule a virtual or ad hoc audition or submit a recorded audition, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at cliffecollege@ysu.edu or call 330.941.2346 to receive information about the virtual, ad hoc, or recorded audition processes. You should prepare the audition repertoire requirements listed on this page.

Schedule your University Theatre audition