Theatre Arts - BFA Acting

Acting students receive comprehensive, progressive training in all areas of the theatre with a specific focus on acting. This degree is for those who wish to be performers as a life career. Students are exposed to a variety of techniques for theatre. Acceptance into the Acting Program is by USU application, audition and interview. Retention must be earned by personal growth, commitment, along with the faculty's evaluation of student progress in a review each semester.
Acting BFA 4-Year Plan

Apply to USU

Supporting Application Materials

  • Complete your USU application
  • A resume with headshot, listing your theatre experience (professional photo not required)
  • A short essay summarizing your reasons for wanting to pursue a career in theatre and your career goals
  • Names and contact information for 3 references who can address your creative talent, academic achievement and collaborative skills

Audition Requirements

  • 2 contrasting monologues (e.g., 1 comic, 1 serious; 1 classic, 1 contemporary) no more than 90 seconds each – 3 minutes total.
  • A minimum 16 bars from a musical theatre song, not to exceed 1 minute – singing is encouraged but not required.

Once we’ve received both your USU referral and your supporting materials, we may reach out to you to schedule an audition/interview (as appropriate for the area of study). 

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot interview/audition every applicant. If you are selected for an audition/interview, we will reach out to schedule with you, though it may not be for several weeks after you’ve submitted all of your materials for review. We will also reach out to let you know if your application is declined or the program is full. 

Thank you for your patience and your enthusiasm for our program!

Application Intention

Complete this form and provide your supporting materials to let us know you are ready to be contacted about an audition.

If you have received an A-number, please include it here (beginning with a capital "A").
*I am applying for...Please confirm that you are applying for either the Acting BFA program or the Musical Theatre program.
*I plan to start...Please indicate which semester you plan on starting.

Selected department financial aid awards are available as applications are received. This application automatically gives you consideration for departmental financial aid. If departmental financial aid is offered, you will be notified in your acceptance letter. All out of state students should apply for residency for future financial aid consideration and tuition reduction. All other scholarships are administered through Award Spring, a platform utilized by USU.

All students receiving financial aid should apply for residency their first year.