The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre is a highly selective, four-year, conservatory-derived professional training program that prepares students for successful careers in musical theatre stage performance.

Our rigorous, innovative curriculum combines instruction and experience in the acting, dance, and music demanded by this unique craft. Distinguished by close, individualized attention from our outstanding faculty, the program is a successful launch pad for future careers as “triple threat” performers.

Our proximity to Manhattan allows us to attract an outstanding full-time faculty and prominent guest artists who work closely with students each semester. With Manhattan just 30 minutes away, you will be able to connect with on and off-Broadway productions and internships.

Montclair, NJ

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

B.F.A. In Musical Theatre

Mid-Size (10k - 25k Students)

30K-40K

No

Monologues

• Two monologues, one from a realistic contemporary play, the other from a time period of your choosing
• Each should be no longer than 90 seconds and offer as much contrast as possible
• Choose roles in which you could be cast at this stage of your career and that show you off
• All time limitations will be strictly enforced

Songs

• Two contrasting songs, no longer than 32 bars
• A ballad and an uptempo, both from the American Musical Theatre repertoire
• At least one should be from the classic period, e.g. Rogers and Hammerstein, Kern, Porter, Gershwin, Rogers and Hart, Lerner and Lowe
• The contrasting piece could possibly include a current or contemporary selection
• Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key
• Students attending a Unified Audition need to provide an accompaniment CD and own method of playback, a CD player will NOT be provided

Dance Placement Audition

• Your dance placement class will last for one hour and will incorporate ballet and jazz technique
• Please bring appropriate dance attire to allow freedom of movement, as well as ballet or jazz shoes. If not available, loose fitting attire and sneakers are acceptable, no hard sole shoes
• If you would like to demonstrate your tap skills, please also bring your tap shoes

On-campus

January 27, 2018
February 3, 2018
February 17, 2018
February 24, 2018
March 24, 2018

New York City

January 20, 2018
January 21, 2018

Chicago

February 5, 2018
February 6, 2018
February 7, 2018
February 8, 2018

Los Angeles

February 10, 2018
February 11, 2018

Arts Scholarships

College of the Arts Scholarship and Talent Award

College of the Arts Dean’s Scholar/Artist Award

Jeanne Wade Heninburg Scholarship for the Arts

Centa Amici Scholarship for the Arts

Admissions Merit Scholarships

Applied for at the time of applying for freshman admission; Available to first-time, full-time freshmen only.

All applicants for Merit Scholarships are reviewed using a holistic review process. This review considers your high school GPA, the rigor of your academic coursework, standardized test scores (if submitted with your admissions application), and other information already included in your admissions application. No additional documentation is required with your Merit Scholarship application.

Though there is no minimum GPA or SAT/ACT requirement for Merit Scholarship eligibility, successful recipients typically possess a 3.55 or higher GPA (on an un-weighted 4.0 scale) in an academically rigorous curriculum.

Showcase in New York City

Must be approved by department

Clay James, MFA
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Musical Theatre Program
John J. Cali School of Music
Department of Theatre and Dance
973-655-7341
jamesbr@mail.montclair.edu

Eric Diamond, MFA
Deputy Chairperson, Theatre
Professor
Theatre, Musical Theatre
973-655-3120
diamonde@mail.montclair.edu

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