Musical Theatre students receive comprehensive, progressive training in all areas of the theatre with a specific focus on musical theatre. Students train extensively in singing, acting and dancing. Retention must be earned by personal growth and commitment, along with the faculty’s evaluation of student progress. The Musical Theatre program is designed for those wishing to pursue a career as a professional musical theatre performer.

Fullerton, CA

Liberal Arts

B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with Musical Theatre concentration

Large (>25k Students)

10K-20K

No

After completing the sophomore level of theatre course work, all students interested in and qualified for the Musical Theatre B.F.A. must jury (audition) for admission to the program (formal admission starts at the junior level). Students must pass juries in all three areas – voice, dance (tap, jazz and ballet) and acting – to be considered for admission. The top 10-12 candidates will be invited to the B.F.A. program. Students who don’t make the Musical Theatre B.F.A. can also be considered for the Acting B.F.A. Candidates who don’t make either program must opt for a non-performance emphasis (directing, playwriting, design/production, theatre education or applied studies).

Yes, for continuing students; MT Freshman scholarships auditioned/awarded in September.

Typically:

• Freshmen Acting hopefuls = 75 – 100
• Fall Sophomores = 55 – 80
• Spring Sophomores = 30 – 45
• Juniors (BFA admits) = 14 – 16

Yes — freshman can audition for mainstage in second semester

Permission Required

Associate Professor Svetlana Efremova-Reed
Coordinator of Acting BFA/Head of Performance Studies
sefremova-reed@fullerton.edu
(657) 278-4489

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