Theatre
A professional program designed for students who want intensive, performance-focused training that prepares them for a career in the professional theatre. Admission to the program requires an audition and continued participation will depend on evidence of demonstrated growth, commitment, and professional potential.
Theatre, Acting Concentration, B.F.A.
A professional program designed for students who want intensive, performance-focused training that prepares them for a career in the field of performance. Includes study in the areas of acting, voice and movement with regular performance opportunities in Center Stage, Student Success, Showcase, and Cabaret productions that allow students to apply their training and in real productions and build a performance resumé. Graduates leave with a strong foundation for careers in theatre, musical theatre, film, and related performance fields. This degree requires an audition for admission and continued participation often depends on demonstrated growth, commitment, and professional potential.
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MTSU theatre alum Cal Mitchell roars onto national stage, TPAC as Lion in ‘The Wiz’
The musical makes a stop at TPAC in Nashville Sept. 23-28.[ Read More ]
Governor’s School at MTSU gives high schoolers platform for creation, college credit
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s campus has been bustling with creative activity this summer as almost 300 rising 11th and 12th graders from across the state showcased their artistic skills at this year’s recently concluded Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU theatre alum Cal Mitchell roars onto national stage, TPAC as Lion in ‘The Wiz’
The musical makes a stop at TPAC in Nashville Sept. 23-28.[ Read More ]
Governor’s School at MTSU gives high schoolers platform for creation, college credit
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s campus has been bustling with creative activity this summer as almost 300 rising 11th and 12th graders from across the state showcased their artistic skills at this year’s recently concluded Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts.[ Read More ]
Theatre, Acting Concentration, B.F.A.
- Acting Coach
- Professional Actor/Musical Theatre Performer
- Casting Director/Casting Assistant
- Choreographer
- Dancer
- Producer
- Publicist
- Voice Over Artist
- Teaching Artist
- Artistic Director/Arts Administrator
- Theatre Director
- Box Office Manager
- Theatre Critic/Reviewer
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Creative Project Manager
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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Auditions are required for Admission to the B.F.A. degree program.
All students applying for this program are required to audition in person or virtually. Auditions will include the following:
Two contrasting monologues, a headshot and a resume.
Please prepare two contrasting monologues from contemporary or classic plays (one comedic and one dramatic, or two pieces that clearly contrast in tone or style). The combined performance time should not exceed three minutes. All monologues must be fully memorized and reasonably appropriate to your age range. Selections must come from published stage plays and should not rely heavily on dialect.
Auditions for 2027-2028 and beyond will be in February/March each Academic Year
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