Santa Fe University of Art and Design

PROGRAM OVERVIEW IN “THEIR WORDS”

You’re the ultimate triple threat: with a degree in acting, singing, and dance, you can be unstoppable in the professional theatre world. Your first two years will be closely linked to the acting major, to build a strong performance core. Then, get ready to break out as an upperclassman: music, musical theatre acting, singing, and dance will be your entire world. This intensive, performance-oriented major includes private voice lessons, voice and movement for the stage, audition training, scene study, and dance that ranges from tap to jazz, modern to ballet.

Remember: you’re required to audition for our four mainstage productions every year, which means your audition process will start during orientation week as a Freshman. Get ready to build up an impressive series of credits, from student films to leading roles, from black box studio shows to voice work. With hard work and dedication to your craft, you’ll be prepared to rule any stage or screen that dares to get in your way.

LOCATION

Santa Fe, NM

TRAINING APPROACH

Conservatory

DEGREES OFFERED

BFA in Theatre with Specialization in Musical Theatre

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

FRESHMAN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Yes- audition process will start during orientation week as a Freshman

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Enrollment Advisor
1-877-732-5977
visit@santafeuniversity.edu.

ATTENDS UNIFIED AUDITIONS

Yes

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • One monologue
  • One verse from a Broadway musical

*students must provide their own recorded musical accompaniment

PRE-SCREEN VIDEO NEEDED

Yes

SHOWCASE

For BFA students, internships are a graduation requirement. While there are many amazing opportunities in Santa Fe (from local dance and theatre companies to the world-renowned Santa Fe Opera House), we also have affiliations with the New York Arts Program and the London Center Program. As a Junior or Senior, you’ll be eligible to be placed in internships on Broadway, at NBC Studios working on Saturday Night Live, amidst the New York Dance Company, and more.

FRESHMAN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Yes- audition process will start during orientation week as a Freshman

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Enrollment Advisor
1-877-732-5977
visit@santafeuniversity.edu.

LINKS

FAFSA required for scholarship: fafsa.ed.gov
Santa Fe University of Art and Design’s FAFSA Title IV Code is: 002649

COMMON APPLICATION

No

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