The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is for students whose main interest is acting, design, or stage management. The BFA in Acting requires an audition and interview. The BFA in Design and the BFA in Stage Management requires an interview.
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Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is perfect for anyone interested in all aspects of theatre and who show potential in multiple areas of theatre studies and production, including dramaturgy, directing, history, and criticism. No audition or interview required unless you are interested in scholarships. Applicants for scholarships will present a portfolio of writing, research, dramaturgy, artist statements, and/or creative projects in an Interview Session. This portfolio need not contain only writing about theatre and drama; a selection of four-five pieces of varying styles, media and content is ideal. Scholarship interviews are arranged by appointment. To schedule an interview, email Amy Lampe.
Minor in Musical Theatre
The Minor in Musical Theatre is for students who interests include the study of musical theatre through acting, voice, and dance and requires an audition and interview. Any full-time undergraduate MSU student, incoming freshman or transfer student is eligible to audition for the program.
Auditions for Fall 2025
- In-person auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year for incoming freshmen and transfer students will be held on November 16, 2024 and February 22, 2025 on MSU’s campus. To sign up for a slot, please click the “How to Audition” tab below. The audition will consist of: two contrasting, 32-bar cuts from musicals that best show off your voice and range. Make sure to bring a bring a backing track to accompany your songs. There will be a brief interview to follow.
- In-person auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year for current MSU students will be held on February 21, 2025 and August 22, 2025 on MSU’s campus. To sign up for a slot, email Sarah Hendrickson at hendrsar@msu.edu. The audition will consist of: two contrasting, 32-bar cuts from musicals that best show off your voice and range. Make sure to bring a bring a backing track to accompany your songs. There will be a brief interview to follow.
- Live streaming auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year will be held on February 15, 2025. The audition will consist of: two contrasting, 32-bar cuts from musicals that best show off your voice and range. Please have your accompanist tracks ready to play from one of your devices. There will be a brief interview to follow.
- Pre-recorded video auditions: In the event that you cannot participate in the in-person auditions or the live streaming auditions, we will accept a pre-recorded video audition. Submit two videos of two contrasting, 32-bar cuts from musicals that best show off your voice and range.
How do I sign up?
- First, please apply to MSU as soon as possible. Although this is not required in order to schedule your audition, it is highly recommended.
- We are now taking applications via Acceptd.
- If you have any questions regarding the application process, please visit here.
- There is a $35 fee to apply but Acceptd offers a fee waiver program if needed. For more information, click here.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to share more about our program and answer any questions you may have. Email Adam Yankowy at yankowya@msu.edu.
*Note, the BFA in Acting for Stage, Screen, and New Media is a separate audition from the Musical Theatre Minor. If you wish to audition for both the BFA and the MT Minor, please indicate it on your application.