Dates and Deadlines
Important Dates and Deadlines
BFA program applications open
Early Action application deadline: recommended for all students, especially those seeking scholarships or financial aid
Application Deadline for automatic Merit Scholarship consideration
University Early Action admission notifications begin
FAFSA submission deadline for For Utah scholarship (Utah residents)
Notifications begin for university merit and need-based scholarships
ATP/MTP auditions closed; final day to submit materials
Final ATP/MTP acceptances sent out
University of Utah application deadline for Fall '23 admissions
Deadline to confirm intent to enroll in BFA programs for Fall '23
If you have questions about audition options, dates, or information sessions, contact us at .
ATP & MTP Admissions
Apply Online: Actor Training Program & Musical Theatre Program
To be admitted to the Actor Training Program or the Musical Theatre Program, students must schedule an audition and submit additional application materials. Please follow the guide below to ensure that you have completed all the necessary steps.
Step 1: Before You Schedule Your Audition
Before you schedule your audition for the ATP or MTP, please prepare the following:
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A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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A digital 8 x 10 headshot or photograph (JPEG or PNG preferred)
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$30 non-refundable application fee* (to be paid online during registration)
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Two references who can attest to your academic accomplishments and/or your talent, potential, and dedication
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A 1-2 page letter that summarizes your reasons for pursuing a career in acting or musical theatre, as well as your career goals
**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 2: Scheduling Your Audition
University of Utah Audition Dates
BFA program applications will open on September 15, 2022. Auditions and interviews for BFA programs will begin on October 29, 2022. Virtual auditions can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. For more detailed information, please sign up for our newsletter using the form at the bottom of the page, or email us at .
Saturday, October 29
Saturday, February 18
Saturday, October 29
Saturday, February 18
Unified Audition Dates
New York City: Jan. 28–29, 2023
Chicago: Feb. 6-9, 2023
Los Angeles: Feb. 11, 2023
When you are ready to schedule an audition, go through the following steps:
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Make sure you have your resume, headshot, references, and letter ready to upload
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Pay your audition fee using UMarket: https://umarket.utah.edu/um2/theatre_audition/
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Once your payment is complete you will receive an email from with links and instructions for scheduling your audition time and submitting your audition application and required documents.
Step 3: Preparing For Your Audition
Please prepare the following for your audition, depending on your intended area of emphasis:
Actor Training Program Audition Requirements:
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Please prepare two contrasting monologues. Monologues should be memorized and selected from produced plays (no monologues from film, television, or original/self-written work, please)
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Each monologue should be under 90 seconds in length.
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One monologue should be a character that is close to your age, personality and life experience.
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One monologue can be Shakespeare, but this is not required.
Musical Theatre Program Audition Requirements:
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Be prepared to perform two 32-bar selections: one from the pre-1960 musical theatre repertoire, and one from the contemporary musical theatre repertoire
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If you audition in-person on the University of Utah campus, an accompanist will be provided.
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If you are auditioning in another location, please bring a backing track and a speaker.
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Please bring your book of audition material (monologues and songs), as we may ask to hear other options.
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Learn a short dance sequence and submit a dance audition video
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For instructions, teaching videos, and an accompaniment track, see step 4 below.
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Your dance video must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled audition.
Step 4: Submit Audition Videos
Musical Theatre Program Dance Audition
Please learn the following sequence, then create and submit a dance audition video.
This video must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to your audition.
MTP Dance Audition Instructions Download Accompaniment File Here
Video #1: Full Dance Sequence
Video #2: First 16 Counts for the Beginning Dancer
Video #3: Learning the Sequence from Behind
Video #4: Teaching Video
Stage Management Admissions
Apply Online: Stage Management Program
To be admitted to the Stage Management Program, students must schedule an interview and submit additional application materials.
Before you schedule your interview, please prepare the following:
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A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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A one- to two-page letter of purpose addressing the following questions:
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A two- to five-page PDF sample of work including one or more of the following:
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Stage Management Work Examples: Rehearsal/Performance Notes or Reports, Staging Notation, Calling Script, etc.
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Theatrical Work Examples: Design Renderings, Photographs, Technical Drawings, etc.
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Creative or Professional Writing Examples: Formal Essay, Research Paper, Short Story, Speech, Professional Emails, etc.
Schedule your interview and submit application materials at the following link:
Stage Management Interview/Application
PADP Admissions
Apply Online: Performing Arts Design Program
To be admitted to the Performing Arts Design Program, students must schedule an interview and submit additional application materials.
Before you schedule your interview, please prepare the following:
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A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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A one- to two-page letter of purpose addressing the following questions:
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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
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Technical Work Examples: Photographs, Ground Plan Drawings, Elevation Drawings, Light Plots, Sound Plots, Links to any Video or Audio Work
Schedule your interview and submit application materials at the following link:
PADP Interview/Application
Theatre Teaching Admissions
Apply Online: Theatre Teaching Program
To be admitted to the Theatre Teaching Program, students must schedule an interview and submit additional application materials.
Before you schedule your interview, please prepare the following:
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A current resume with contact information, including current phone number, email, and physical mailing address
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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
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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.
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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.
Schedule your interview and submit application materials at the following link:
Theatre Teaching Interview/Application
