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ATP Admissions
Actor Training: Apply Online (click to expand)
Step 1: Apply to the University of Utah
We strongly recommend that you apply to the U by December 1, 2023.
Students who apply to the University of Utah by this date are eligible for a variety of benefits, including the following:
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- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
- Automatic Consideration for the For Utah scholarship, which covers eight semesters of tuition and mandatory fees (UT residents only)
- Discounted Tuition for students from participating states and U.S. territories through the Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
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Apply to the University of Utah
For more information about automatic scholarship consideration, the For Utah scholarship, and the Western Undergraduate Exchange, visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid page at the link below:
Step 2: Prepare your ATP Application Materials
You’ll be asked to provide additional application materials when you schedule your ATP audition, so make sure you gather them in advance.
ATP Application Checklist:
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
- A digital 8 x 10 headshot or photograph (JPEG or PNG preferred)
- Names and email addresses for two professional references who can attest to your academic accomplishments and/or your talent, potential, and dedication
- A 1 - 2 page letter telling us your reasons for pursuing a career in acting or musical theatre, as well as your career goals
- Non-refundable $30 audition fee*
- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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| * If you need to have your audition fee waived for any reason, please contact us at . We do not require an explanation or proof of need to waive your fee. Although we rely on our audition fees to cover certain recruitment costs, we absolutely do not want them to present an obstacle to any potential student. |
Step 3: Register and Schedule Your ATP Audition
When you are ready to schedule your ATP audition, follow the steps below:
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Register and pay your audition fee through UMarket at the link below. If you have received a fee waiver, you do not need to register and pay.
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After your payment (or fee waiver request) is complete, you'll receive an email with a coupon code from .
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Once you have received your coupon code, you can schedule your audition at the link below. Make sure your resume, headshot, references, and letter are ready to upload.
Schedule Your ATP Audition
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Step 4: Prepare For Your ATP Audition
For your ATP audition, please prepare two contrasting monologues:
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- Monologues should be memorized and selected from produced plays (no monologues from film, television, or original/self-written work, please)
- Each monologue should be under 90 seconds in length.
- One monologue should be a character that is close to your age, personality and life experience.
- One monologue can be Shakespeare, but this is not required.
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Step 5: Break a Leg!
Congratulations! If you've completed all the steps above, your ATP application is complete!
You may still need to submit your FAFSA if you haven't already, and you'll want to keep an eye out for acceptance notifications from the University of Utah and the Department of Theatre.
University notifications will start going out in mid-January for applicants who met the December 1 deadline, and Department of Theatre notifications will be distributed shortly after that. Pay close attention to these notices—they should include instructions for confirming your enrollment with the University as well as the Department.
If you decide to join us, you'll need to confirm your enrollment before the May 1 deadline in order to secure your position, along with any housing and financial aid offers you might have received.
If you have any additional questions, drop us a line at and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you so much for your interest in the University of Utah Department of Theatre!
MTP Admissions
Musical Theatre: Apply Online (click to expand):
Step 1: Apply to the University of Utah
We strongly recommend that you apply to the U by December 1, 2023.
Students who apply to the University of Utah by this date are eligible for a variety of benefits, including the following:
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- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
- Automatic Consideration for the For Utah scholarship, which covers eight semesters of tuition and mandatory fees (UT residents only)
- Discounted Tuition for students from participating states and U.S. territories through the Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
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Apply to the University of Utah
For more information about automatic scholarship consideration, the For Utah scholarship, and the Western Undergraduate Exchange, visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid page at the link below:
Step 2: Prepare your MTP Application Materials
You’ll be asked to provide additional application materials when you schedule your MTP audition, so make sure you gather them in advance.
MTP Application Checklist:
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
- A digital 8 x 10 headshot or photograph (JPEG or PNG preferred)
- Names and email addresses for two professional references who can attest to your academic accomplishments and/or your talent, potential, and dedication
- A 1 - 2 page letter telling us your reasons for pursuing a career in acting or musical theatre, as well as your career goals
- Non-refundable $30 application fee*
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| * If you need to have your audition fee waived for any reason, please contact us at . We do not require an explanation or proof of need to waive your fee. Although we rely on our audition fees to cover certain recruitment costs, we absolutely do not want them to present an obstacle to any potential student. |
Step 3: Register and Schedule Your MTP Audition
When you are ready to schedule your MTP audition, follow the steps below:
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Register and pay your audition fee through UMarket at the link below. If you have received a fee waiver, you do not need to register and pay.
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After your payment (or fee waiver request) is complete, you'll receive an email with a coupon code from .
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Once you have received your coupon code, you can schedule your audition at the link below. Make sure your resume, headshot, references, and letter are ready to upload.
Schedule Your MTP Audition
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Step 4: Prepare For Your MTP Audition
Please prepare the following for your MTP audition:
SONGS
Students should prepare two contrasting songs. One song should be a ballad (where the piece has longer, sustained vocal lines) and one song should be an uptempo (where the vocal line moves at a conversational pace) so as to contrast style.
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- One song should be written before 1970. This song can be either the “uptempo” or the “ballad” (student’s choice).
- One song should be written after 1970 and contrast the style of the first.
- Length: Each song file should be 60-90 seconds (This time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to.)
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Students must sing to musical accompaniment, which could include live or prerecorded accompaniment. No “a cappella” singing (meaning singing without music).
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- If you audition in person on the University of Utah campus, an accompanist will be provided.
- If you are auditioning in another location, please bring a backing track and a speaker.
- Please bring your book of audition material (monologues and songs), as we may ask to hear other options.
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MONOLOGUES
Please prepare one contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950), 60-90 seconds in length.
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- Monologues must be from a published play.
- Monologues cannot be from musicals.
- Your monologue should be 60-90 seconds (this time limit includes the slate at the beginning of the piece and is strictly adhered to.)
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Step 4a: Submit Dance Audition Video
Please submit a dance audition video at least 48 hours before your scheduled audition.
Your dance audition video should feature you performing 30-60 seconds of dance in whatever discipline you feel most confident. This may include, but is not limited to jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or dance styles beyond American and Euro-western styles.
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- Please do not submit “barre work.”
- Please use steps, movement, and physical vocabulary that you are familiar with and can execute well. To the best of your ability, move your body fully.
- Please include at least one turn, one jump and one kick (or other suitable rotation, elevation, and extension that works for your body).
- Dance media can be “self-choreographed,” but it must be a solo video of you. This can include a show, competition, or other performance so long as you are clearly featured on your own.
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If you do not have a dance video you wish to use, we have provided a set of written instructions, an accompaniment file, and four videos to help you learn a short dance sequence. Follow the link below, read the instructions carefully, then use the videos to learn and perform the steps based on your experience level.
Your dance video must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled audition.
I'm Ready To Submit My Video I Will Be Using Your Dance Sequence
Once your video is ready, you can either post it to YouTube as an “Unlisted” video, or upload it directly using our submission form. Please note that both options require a Google account. Don’t wait until the last minute—make sure you allow yourself enough time to submit your video and confirm that it was uploaded successfully.
Step 5: Break a Leg!
Congratulations! If you've completed all the steps above, your MTP application is complete!
You may still need to submit your FAFSA if you haven't already, and you'll want to keep an eye out for acceptance notifications from the University of Utah and the Department of Theatre.
University notifications will start going out in mid-January for applicants who met the December 1 deadline, and Department of Theatre notifications will be distributed shortly after that. Pay close attention to these notices—they should include instructions for confirming your enrollment with the University as well as the Department.
If you decide to join us, you'll need to confirm your enrollment before the May 1 deadline in order to secure your position, along with any housing and financial aid offers you might have received.
If you have any additional questions, drop us a line at and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
SM Admissions
Stage Management: Apply Online (click to expand):
Step 1: Apply to the University of Utah
We strongly recommend that you apply to the U by December 1, 2023. Students who apply to the University of Utah by this date are eligible for a variety of benefits, including the following:
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- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
- Automatic Consideration for the For Utah scholarship, which covers eight semesters of tuition and mandatory fees (UT residents only)
- Discounted Tuition for students from participating states and U.S. territories through the Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
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Apply to the University of Utah
For more information about automatic scholarship consideration, the For Utah scholarship, and the Western Undergraduate Exchange, visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid page at the link below:
Step 2: Prepare your SM Application Materials
You’ll be asked to provide additional application materials when you schedule your SM interview, so make sure you gather them in advance.
SM Application Materials Checklist:
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
- A one- to two-page letter of purpose addressing the following questions:
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- Why do you want a BFA in Stage Management from the University of Utah?
- What do you think makes a great stage manager?
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- A portfolio website or PDF sample of work including one or more of the following:
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- Stage Management Work Examples:
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- Rehearsal/Performance Notes or Reports
- Staging Notation
- Calling Script, etc.
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- Theatrical Work Examples:
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- Design Renderings
- Photographs
- Technical Drawings, etc.
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- Creative or Professional Writing Examples:
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- Formal Essay
- Research Paper
- Short Story
- Speech
- Professional Emails, etc.
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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Step 3: Schedule Your SM Interview
Schedule your SM interview and submit your application materials at the following link:
Step 4: Break a Leg!
Congratulations! If you've completed all the steps above, your SM application is complete!
You may still need to submit your FAFSA if you haven't already, and you'll want to keep an eye out for acceptance notifications from the University of Utah and the Department of Theatre.
University notifications will start going out in mid-January for applicants who met the December 1 deadline, and Department of Theatre notifications will be distributed shortly after that. Pay close attention to these notices—they should include instructions for confirming your enrollment with the University as well as the Department.
If you decide to join us, you'll need to confirm your enrollment before the May 1 deadline in order to secure your position, along with any housing and financial aid offers you might have received.
If you have any additional questions, drop us a line at and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
PADP Admissions
Performing Arts Design: Apply Online (click to expand):
Step 1: Apply to the University of Utah
We strongly recommend that you apply to the U by December 1, 2023. Students who apply to the University of Utah by this date are eligible for a variety of benefits, including the following:
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- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
- Automatic Consideration for the For Utah scholarship, which covers eight semesters of tuition and mandatory fees (UT residents only)
- Discounted Tuition for students from participating states and U.S. territories through the Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
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Apply to the University of Utah
For more information about automatic scholarship consideration, the For Utah scholarship, and the Western Undergraduate Exchange, visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid page at the link below:
Step 2: Prepare your PADP Application Materials
You’ll be asked to provide additional application materials when you schedule your PADP interview, so make sure you gather them in advance.
PADP Application Materials Checklist:
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
- A one- to two-page letter of purpose addressing the following questions:
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- Why do you want a BFA in Performing Arts Design from the University of Utah?
- Who has inspired you as a theatrical designer?
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- A three- to five-page PDF sample of your work including one or more of the following:
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- Design Work Examples: Design Rendering, Photographs, Links to any Video or Audio Work
- Technical Work Examples: Photographs, Ground Plan Drawings, Elevation Drawings, Light Plots, Sound Plots, Links to any Video or Audio Work
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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Step 3: Schedule Your PADP Interview
Schedule your PADP interview and submit your application materials at the following link:
Step 4: Break a Leg!
Congratulations! If you've completed all the steps above, your PADP application is complete!
You may still need to submit your FAFSA if you haven't already, and you'll want to keep an eye out for acceptance notifications from the University of Utah and the Department of Theatre.
University notifications will start going out in mid-January for applicants who met the December 1 deadline, and Department of Theatre notifications will be distributed shortly after that. Pay close attention to these notices—they should include instructions for confirming your enrollment with the University as well as the Department.
If you decide to join us, you'll need to confirm your enrollment before the May 1 deadline in order to secure your position, along with any housing and financial aid offers you might have received.
If you have any additional questions, drop us a line at and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
TT Admissions
Theatre Teaching: Apply Online (click to expand):
Step 1: Apply to the University of Utah
We strongly recommend that you apply to the U by December 1, 2023. Students who apply to the University of Utah by this date are eligible for a variety of benefits, including the following:
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- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
- Automatic Consideration for the For Utah scholarship, which covers eight semesters of tuition and mandatory fees (UT residents only)
- Discounted Tuition for students from participating states and U.S. territories through the Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Automatic Consideration for all university merit-based scholarships
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Apply to the University of Utah
For more information about automatic scholarship consideration, the For Utah scholarship, and the Western Undergraduate Exchange, visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid page at the link below:
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You’ll be asked to provide additional application materials when you schedule your TT interview, so make sure you gather them in advance.
TT Application Materials Checkiist:
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
- A 1-2 page letter of purpose summarizing your reasons for wanting to pursue a career in theatre education (K-12) and your career goals
- 2 letters of recommendation submitted directly to the Department of Theatre at
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- One letter should address your academic accomplishments. This letter must be written by a teacher who can speak to your scholastic abilities and achievements.
- One letter should focus on teaching and working with youth. This letter should be written by a professional educator, theatre teacher, or director who has supervised and/or observed you while you interacted with school-aged children, (grades K-12) in an afterschool program, summer camp, artistic or academic setting.
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- A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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Schedule your TT interview and submit application materials at the following link:
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Congratulations! If you've completed all the steps above, your TT application is complete!
You may still need to submit your FAFSA if you haven't already, and you'll want to keep an eye out for acceptance notifications from the University of Utah and the Department of Theatre.
University notifications will start going out in mid-January for applicants who met the December 1 deadline, and Department of Theatre notifications will be distributed shortly after that. Pay close attention to these notices—they should include instructions for confirming your enrollment with the University as well as the Department.
If you decide to join us, you'll need to confirm your enrollment before the May 1 deadline in order to secure your position, along with any housing and financial aid offers you might have received.
If you have any additional questions, drop us a line at and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Transfer Students
If you want to transfer into one of our BFA programs, please email so we can connect you with the Area Head for that program. Due to limited class capacity and the structure of our programs, transfer decisions must be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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