The Bachelor of Fine Arts track in Musical Theatre serves those students interested in a career on the musical theatre stage. It is offered for students who, upon graduation, plan to pursue a specialized career in professional theatre. Because of its geographic location, UCF is a top choice for students interested in musical theatre. BFA standards are high, both for admission and for continuation in the program. Production assignments are regulated to serve the artistic growth of students, coordinating production experience with classroom exploration. The Musical Theatre B.F.A. program offers a sequence of courses in acting, movement, voice, dance, music theory, and piano. Classwork is augmented with practical production experiences. Drawing upon a variety of acting, dance, and voice methodologies, the professional musical theatre performance program offers an organic approach to musical theatre performance training. The first two years focus on the fundamentals of music theory, piano, acting, ballet, jazz, and musical theatre voice, with an emphasis on the development of artist’s instrument. During the junior and senior years, emphasis is placed on studio training, musical theatre scene study, and musical theatre repertoire. Throughout four years of study, the faculty seeks to instill within its students the necessity for an in-depth understanding of the musical theatre performance process and upon the development of personal working methodologies. The senior year is highlighted by the professional internship.

Orlando, FL

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre

Large (>25k Students)

20K-30K

Yes

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One 32-bar audition song from musical theatre repertoire

• Songs must be sung with piano accompaniment
• If you are asked to attend callbacks on campus, you will be asked to bring a second, contrasting song with you
• Your songs should represent your acting abilities and vocal range
• Any style song from the musical theatre canon is acceptable, whether it is classic or contemporary

One 30- to 45-second monologue

• The monologue can be in any style (modern/classical – comedy/dramatic).  We do not want to see Shakespeare!!

One video demonstrating BALLET skills

• Advanced tap dancers may also include video footage of their abilities

Each selection should be a separate video.

Please upload the following information:

• 8×10 Headshot
• Resume
• Please use Acceptd’s built-in format to request/supply your 3 letters of recommendation.  These letters must be RECEIVED prior to the program’s submission deadline of February 2, 2018.  Please allow your letter providers adequate time to submit their portion of your application.  While you may submit your video materials without the letters being received, your application will not be reviewed for further consideration without these letters.

• An 8 x 10 Headshot (color or b/w)
• Résumé
• Three current letters of recommendation
• One monologue and two contrasting songs from the musical theatre repertoire to total no more than three minutes
• Sheet music in the correct key – no recorded accompaniment will be allowed. Clearly mark starting point, any cuts, and end point.
• Dance wear including dance shoes (ballet slippers or jazz oxfords) for dance audition
• Experienced tap dancers should bring tap shoes
• Transcripts of prior college credits

On-campus

• February 17, 2018
• March 24, 2018

There are a limited number of scholarships available to outstanding undergraduate theatre majors. These grants are awarded on the basis of talent and potential, not need. Competition for scholarships is based upon audition, portfolio review, interview, and recommendations, GPA and theatre participation. Scholarship Applications will be available to incoming students at their interview/audition and to continuing students in the Spring semester every year. The forms for both incoming and continuing students are available for download via the departmental guides and manuals page.

Departmental scholarship recipients are required to work four (4) hours weekly for a total of 60 hours per semester in addition to all class requirements. Failure to complete the required hours will result in revocation of the scholarship. Scholarship renewal is available for those who continue to meet the scholarship criteria, complete all required work hours, and receive a positive evaluation from the scholarship hours supervisor. Scholarships require you maintain a 3.0 Theatre GPA.

DISNEY DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Most scholarship recipients will be first-year students who are enrolled full-time as Theatre UCF majors and are committed to pursuing professional careers in theatre or in a related segment of the entertainment industry. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate excellence in theatre and possess the necessary talent, dedication and maturity to excel in the Theatre program and workplace. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by Theatre UCF faculty based upon their experience, letters of recommendation, portfolio review and interview or audition and interview. Both Diversity and Non-Diversity Scholarships are available. Preference will be given to minority students for Diversity Scholarships and in all cases preference will be given to students who meet or exceed all of the above listed criteria.

DIANE AND LAWRENCE WINK THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP

Dedicated theatre patrons Diane and Lawrence Wink have established this scholarship to acknowledge the recipient’s active involvement in Departmental productions coupled with high academic achievement. The criteria are:

• Junior or senior (at the time of the award) enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student as a theatre major at UCF.
• Minimum of 3.5 Theatre GPA
• Working towards first bachelor’s degree
• Documented active involvement in multiple Theatre UCF productions via a resume submitted with the scholarship application.

A separate application, is required for this application.

TOM BEGLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of his many years of valued service , the Tom Begley Memorial Scholarship was created to assist those students who show interest and aptitude in work behind the scenes in the scene shop of Theatre UCF.

Please note that the Tom Begley Memorial Scholarship requires a separate application and essay.

PATRICK MCMAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is established to assist a BFA Musical Theatre Major who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and is enrolled full-time.

Please note a separate application, essay and letter of recommendation are required for this application.

TALENT GRANT SCHOLARSHIP

Talent Grant Scholarships are awarded by the faculty every year based upon departmental contribution and talent. Talent Grant Scholarships are generally awarded to continuing rather than incoming students.

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION WAIVER SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are available to students paying out-of-state tuition costs and are credited against the out-of-state portion of tuition. They are available to both incoming and continuing students. Total out-of-state waiver money from all sources cannot exceed your actual out-of-state expenses. Multiple out-of-state awards from different offices will be reduced to match your actual costs.

UCF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The UCF Alumni Association also offers a variety of scholarships and awards to both undergraduate and graduate students. For a list of scholarships offered, the eligibility requirements for each and the application forms for these scholarships please follow the link below.

• UCF Alumni Association Scholarships

All BFA musical theatre majors are REQUIRED to audition each semester for the shows, beginning their first semester in the program.

Must consult advisor and area coordinator before auditioning for an outside job

Earl D. Weaver
earl.weaver@ucf.edu
407-823-5158

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