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Department of Theatre and Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre Audition

Theatre students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre must audition for admission to the BFA program.

Acceptance into the BFA program is independent of application and acceptance into the University. Prospective students must also apply to the University here and be accepted in advance of auditions.

The MTSU Theatre and Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program is designed for students seeking focused training to prepare for a career in the performing arts.

Students have the opportunity to select from three specialized concentrations that best fit their area of focus.Auditions for each area will be held on the same day, with each concentration having specific application and audition requirements.

Our next round of auditions will be held on November 14, 2026 and February 27, 2027.

We will also accept virtual auditions from November 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027.

If you are interested in registering to audition, please fill out the form included below.

For more information about the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or about auditions, including the option to submit a virtual audition, please email Theatre.Dance@mtsu.edu or call 615-898-2460.

For your in-person audition, please prepare two contrasting monologues. Please also bring a headshot and resume to your audition.

For the monologues, please prepare two contrasting selections from contemporary or classic stage plays. One should be comedic and the other dramatic, or the two pieces should clearly contrast in tone or style. The combined performance time should not exceed three minutes. Both monologues must be fully memorized and appropriate for your age range. Selections must come from published stage plays and should not rely heavily on dialect.

For a virtual audition, please provide a link to a video containing each monologue, recorded separately. Please also upload a copy of your resume and headshot.

For your in-person audition, please prepare two musical theatre selections (a pre and a post 1965 musical theatre piece) and a one-minute monologue. Please bring your sheet music for your musical theatre piece. Please also bring a headshot, and a resume with you to your audition. Audition will also consist of a short dance combination. The dance combination will be taught to everyone at the in-person audition events, and an accompanist will be provided.  

For a virtual audition, please provide links to a video containing your songs, monologue, and dance recorded separately. Please also upload a copy of your resume and headshot.

Auditioning for the Design Tech concentration will consist of an in person interview. In addition to your interview, please bring a resume and means for accessing a digital portfolio showcasing your work in your area of expertise (lighting, sound, scenic, and costume design).

Please prepare a portfolio and resume demonstrating your work in Theatre (Entertainment) Design and Technology. Applicants are encouraged to show realized work and coursework as needed. The portfolio should demonstrate process as well as the completed project. You will have 5 minutes to present your portfolio to the panel of reviewers. Be prepared to answer questions related to the work displayed as well as your experience

For a virtual audition, please provide links to your digital portfolio and upload a copy of your resume. Someone from the Department of Theatre and Dance will follow up to schedule a virtual interview.

BFA Audition Information

Please fill out the following form to register to audition for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre. You must be accepted to MTSU in order to participate in the BFA in Theatre Auditions.

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Virtual Audition Information

If you selected the Virtual Audition option above, please use the fields below to submit your materials for consideration.
Instructions: Upload your audition video to Youtube.com and share the link to your audition video. Musical Theatre Audition only require 1 monologue
Instructions: Upload your audition video to Youtube.com and share the link to your audition video. Acting Auditions require 2 monologues
Instructions: Upload your audition video to Youtube.com and share the link to your audition video.
Instructions: Upload your audition video to Youtube.com and share the link to your audition video.
Instructions: Upload your audition video to Youtube.com and share the link to your audition video.
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    Acting and Musical Theatre Auditions require a headshot and resume. Design Tech Auditions require a Resume and Digital Portfolio.
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