Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH•PublicRuralSmall (1,134 students)
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Program Characteristics
Moderately Selective
12-24 Students
Key Info
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Application Deadlines
April 29, 2026
Audition Dates
Campus - November 22, 2025
Campus - January 31, 2026
Campus - March 28, 2026
Good to Know
Must first apply to BGSU before scheduling audition
Audition Requirements
Songs
•Two contrasting songs, one from each category:
-One song from Musical theatre repertoire
-One Classical art song (folk song or spiritual arranged by Copland, Niles, Quilter, or similar composers; foreign language art songs acceptable; Solo & Ensemble contest literature acceptable)
•Music must be memorized
•For women: sing in both registers if possible (chest voice for MT, head voice for art song)
•Must sing with live music
•Be prepared with whole number but may be asked for best 32 bars
Monologues
•Two contrasting monologues from plays
•No more than 1 minute in length each
•Must be from published plays, not freestanding internet monologues
•Should read the full plays
Dance
•Short jazz/musical theatre and tap combinations will be taught
•Structured like a dance class
•Bring dance shoes (modern, jazz, or tap)
•Be prepared to show specialty if you have one
Additional Materials
•Accompanist provided if needed (email sheet music PDF to ccapen@bgsu.edu)
•Sheet music must have your name, be clearly marked for cuts, and in appropriate key
•Audition reservation form required upon application to BGSU
Video Specifications
•3 taped performances (2 required, 1 optional)
•Acting: Two contrasting monologues from plays
•Singing: Two contrasting songs (one musical theatre, one classically oriented)
•Dancing: Optional video of dance combination (musical theatre, jazz, tap, or modern)
Program Highlights
•BA in Communication with Musical Theatre Specialization
•Rigorous training combining theatre, dance, and music coursework
•Located in Wolfe Center for the Arts designed by award-winning Norwegian firm Snøhetta
•Graduates have performed in National Tours, Professional Regional Theatre, and recent Tony Award winner for producing
•Collaboration between College of Musical Arts, Department of Theatre and Film, and Dance Program
•70 hours of coursework outside department plus specialized study
Program info updated 4 days ago
Academic School Information
81%
Admit Rate
11%
Grad Rate
1,134
Enrollment
$47,896
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,206
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,895
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,791
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,172
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,830
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,458
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,780
Family Income $110k+$21,284