Musical Theatre Concentration
Interested in auditioning for the Musical Theatre Concentration?
Complete the following steps:
1. Apply to East Tennessee State University
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- To be eligible for all scholarships, you must FIRST be accepted by the university at large.
- You MUST have your ETSU assigned ID number, known as your "E number" to move forward with the audition process.
2. Complete the Online Application Form for the ETSU Theatre Major with Musical Theatre Concentration
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- You will receive a confirmation email when the application has been submitted. If you do not receive the confirmation email, try resubmitting the form.
3. Submit a video audition via email to musicaltheatreaudition@etsu.edu. Type your first and last name in the email subject line. The video audition must consist of the following three components:
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- Sing one up-tempo musical theatre selection that is a maximum of four minutes in length.
- Sing one lyrical musical theatre selection that is a maximum of four minutes in length. This selection may be a classical art song or aria.
- Perform one monologue that is a maximum of 45 seconds.
*Keep in mind that the video submission cannot exceed 10 minutes.
There are TWO video submission deadlines:
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- Early Submission deadline: November 1
- Regular Submission deadline: February 1
Students who meet the early submission deadline will receive an email notification indicating whether they are invited for an on campus audition by November 3. On campus audition dates for early submissions are November 20, January 22, and January 31, 2025. If invited to an on campus audition, the email will include a link to sign up for an audition date and time in the email. The on campus audition should be the same material as the video submission and will be timed (the audition cannot exceed 10 minutes).
Students who meet the regular submission deadline will receive an email notification indicating whether they are invited for an on campus audition by February 3. On campus audition dates for regular submissions are February 5 and February 19, 2026. If invited to an on campus audition, the email will include a link to sign up for an audition date and time in the email. The on campus audition should be the same material as the video submission and will be timed (the audition cannot exceed 10 minutes).
For questions regarding auditions, please feel free to email: musicaltheatreaudition@etsu.edu.
About Musical Theatre at ETSU
These days, a musical theatre performer needs to be more than a triple threat. The ETSU musical theatre concentration focuses intently on singing, dancing, and acting but also teaches students how to utilize their liberal arts education to their advantage in the field of theatre.
ETSU theatre students receive many opportunities to perform—not just in musicals but revues, class presentations, voice studio classes, master classes and summer programs.
The ability of our students to involve themselves in critical thinking and a broad range of academic classes provides them the tools to be more informed, intelligent performers. With world-class faculty and innovative programming, musical theatre students at ETSU leave equipped with the skills for a productive career.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Core
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
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| THEA 1540 | Introduction to Theatre Production | 4 |
| THEA 1810 | Theatre Foundations | 1 |
| THEA 2420 | Theatre Design Basics | 3 |
| THEA 2510 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 2530 | Dramatic Structure | 3 |
| THEA 2800 | Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THEA 3600 | Theatre History Survey | 4 |
| THEA 4810 | Senior Theatre Seminar | 1 |
Theatre Major Core: 20 Credit Hours
Musical Theatre Concentration Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1221 | Choir | 1 (Must take 2 credits) |
| MUSC 1405 | Introduction to Aural Skills | 3 |
| MUSC 1841 | Applied Voice Level I | 1-2 (Must take 2 credits) |
| MUSC 2941 | Applied Voice Level II | 1-2 (Must take 2 credits) |
| MUSC 3941 | Applied Voice Level III | 1-2 (Must take 2 credits) |
| THEA 2700 | Singing for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 3510 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 3535 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
| THEA 3712 | Musical Theatre Audition Process | 3 |
| THEA 4700 | Senior Musical Theatre Showcase | 1 |
Musical Theatre Concentration Required Courses: 24 Credit Hours
Musical Theatre Concentration Advisor Approved Electives
- Three credits of any course with a THEA prefix (approved by the Theatre and Dance
department chair) not taken to fulfill other requirements.
Note: THEA 1030 does not count toward the Theatre major requirements.
Musical Theatre Advisor Approved Electives: Choose 3 Credit Hours
Dance Minor: 21 Credits
The dance minor is required for the Musical Theatre Concentration. It is recommended that students take DANC 2505, DANC 3505, and DANC 4505 as advisor approved electives in the minor.