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About The Program

The Musical Theatre program at UNC is designed to provide promising young performers with professionally structured voice, acting, and dance training for the professional stage. Along the way, students will become immersed in multiple aspects of their profession and create experiences for themselves and others that will lead towards mature artistry.

  • Degree Overview

    Undergraduate Studies

    In addition to intense classroom and studio training, students are also presented with numerous performance opportunities including main-stage musicals, operas, plays and dance concerts, one-acts, improv and sketch comedy troupes, and the Little Theatre of the Rockies professional summer stock theatre company.

    Meet the Faculty

  • Beyond the Classroom

    Little Theatre of the Rockies

    UNC's Little Theatre of the Rockies is the oldest professional summer stock theatre west of the Mississippi and the oldest professional theatre company in Colorado.

    Visit Little Theatre of the Rockies

    Senior Showcases

    The School of Theatre Arts and Dance produces two industry showcase presentations to assist our senior Acting and Musical Theatre students with their transitions into the professional world. 

    Learn more about senior showcases

  • Curriculum

    Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

    In addition to completing the Liberal Arts Curriculum, Musical Theatre students will be challenged with musical theatre vocal training and performance in both group and individual settings, music theatre history and dance, scene study, stage directing and acting. In addition, students will be able to individualize their final study project to strenghen their personal artistry.

    Learn More about the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre

  • Auditions and Scholarships

    Auditions

    Admission to the Musical Theatre program requires successful completion of an audition. The School of Theatre Arts and Dance offers a variety of audition opportunities, including on-campus audition days, auditions at various festivals and events around the United States, and the option to submit a video audition.

    Musical Theatre Audition Requirements

    Scholarships

    The College of Performing and Visual Arts awards over $1.8 million in scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students in the arts. There are multiple scholarship types offered to students, including talent scholarships and foundation scholarships. To learn more, visit the PVA Scholarship page.

    PVA Scholarships

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Application Dates
  • Fall semesterAugust 1*
  • Spring semesterJanuary 1*
  • Summer semesterMay 1*
*Note: Application dates may vary depending on student status. Learn more.

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