Temple University

PROGRAM OVERVIEW IN “THEIR WORDS”

The bachelor of fine arts in Musical Theater emphasizes rigorous training in the three pillars of musical theater – acting, singing and dancing. The Temple University Musical Theatre program is focused on building well-rounded, versatile ‘triple-threat’ artists who have developed the knowledge, skills and concepts essential to the life of the theater professional.

The students in the BFA in Musical Theater will work alongside MFA students in the graduate program in Musical Theater Collaboration. BFA candidates also benefit from interdisciplinary training in the Boyer College of Music and Dance.

LOCATION

Philadelphia, PA

TRAINING APPROACH

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

DEGREES OFFERED

BFA in Musical Theatre

BA Musical Theatre Concentration

SCHOOL SIZE

Mid-Size (10k - 25k Students)

COST

30K-40K

PRE-SCREEN REQUIREMENTS

Yes

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Two contrasting vocal pieces

  • No more than one minute each in length
  • Please use live or recorded accompaniment (no a cappella)
  • One song should demonstrate a sustained legato line

One memorized monologue

  • Approximately one-minute
  • From a contemporary or classical play (no dialects please)

One 45-60 second clip of yourself moving

  • full-body, any style, accompanied by music
  • Please show technique (turns, leaps, etc. IF applicable)

This CANNOT be a video from a stage performance unless it is your solo performance. It must be single frame, full-body shot of applicant in close fitting dance attire so lines are easily seen. 

Optional

  • If you are an experienced tapper, add a short tap combination to music, not to exceed 30 seconds
  • Execute a brief series of plié, tendu and grand battement; and also pirouette en déhors (to both sides), and grand jeté across the floor

LIVE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Two contrasting musical theater songs

One monologue from a contemporary or classical play

  • Approximately 1 minute
  • No dialects please

Picture and Resume

Participation in a Dance Call

  • Bring appropriate dance clothes for the dance call.

AUDITION DATES & LOCATIONS

On-campus

  • Saturday, December 2, 2017 – 12:00 pm (Early Action Audition Date)
  • Saturday, February 10, 2018 – 10:00 am and 1:30 pm
  • Saturday, February 24, 2018 – 10:00 am and 1:30 pm
  • Sunday, March 4, 2018 – 10:00 am and 1:30 pm

Unified Auditions

  • New York- January 20-21, 2018
  • Chicago- February 5-8, 2018

Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC)

  • Mobile, AL- March 7-11, 2018

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Temple awards more than $100 million in scholarships each year, with many of our first-year students receiving academic scholarships. There is no separate application required.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Peter Reynolds, Head of Musical Theater

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