Theatre & Dance
Undergraduate Program Admission

      Admission Contacts

  • Theatre Admission:  Audition Information (973.655.7201)
  • Dance Admission:  Lori Katterhenry (973.655.7080)
  • University Admission: Erin Samples (973.655.4331)

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Applicant Instructions


Applying for admission to Theatre & Dance is a two-step process:

Step One - Complete the university's online application for general admission consideration.

Step Two - After application submission, applicants may be invited to a department interview, audition or portfolio review . The review process is generally a give-and-take experience where students are encouraged to discuss their education and career goals in addition to demonstrating their artistic ability.


Applicants should review guidelines specific to their major or concentration:

Theatre & Dance Interview, Audition, Portfolio Dates

2009-2010 Interviews, Auditions and Portfolio Reviews will take place on the dates listed below.  Since admission to these programs is highly competitive, students are strongly urged to complete admission applications and schedule appointments for the earliest possible dates. (Intended freshman should do so for no later than March.)

ON-SITE AUDITIONS-

Musical Theatre, Acting and Theatre Studies

Acting:

  • Jan. 23, 2010
  • Feb. 20, 2010
  • March 27, 2010

Theatre Studies

  • Sept. 12, 2009
  • Jan. 23, 2010
  • Feb. 20, 2010
  • March 27, 2010

Musical Theatre

  • Jan. 23, 2010
  • Feb. 20, 2010
  • March 27, 2010

Production / Design

  • Jan. 29, 2010
  • Feb. 219, 2010
  • March 26, 2010
  • April 16, 2010

Dance

  • Nov. 10, 2009
  • Dec. 1, 2009
  • Jan. 26, 2010
  • Feb. 23, 2010
  • Mar. 30, 2010
  • Apr. 20, 2010

REGIONAL -

National Unified Auditions

New York-

  • Jan. 30-31, 2010

Chicago-

  • Feb. 1-3, 2010

Las Vegas -

  • Feb. 4,5 2010

Los Angeles

  • Feb. 6-7, 2010

You can now audition for Montclair State University regionally through attendance at the National Unified Auditions. Auditions can be selected through the on-line Audition Application form after you have applied to the university,  and are processed in the order that they are received. For more information please visit: www.unifiedauditions.com

At the conclusion of the interview, audition or portfolio review the Department forwards its recommendations to the Admissions Office , which in turn notifies students of their overall status, normally within three weeks. (Note: In some cases applicants may be placed on a waiting list.) Applicants are encouraged to schedule their appointment for the earliest possible date. Since admission to these programs is highly competitive, students are strongly urged to complete applications and schedule appointments for the earliest possible dates. (Intended freshman should do so for no later than March.)

Note to MSU students already enrolled at MSU:   Students wanting to change majors to a theatre or dance program need not re-apply to the university but instead should contact the Department directly to schedule their interview, audition or portfolio appointment.

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Events for Prospective Students

Wondering what MSU's Theatre & Dance program is like from a student's perspective? Or what the campus is like? Montclair State and the College of the Arts host Open Houses, Arts Days events, and campus tours to introduce prospective students to the university and its programs. Visit the Student Services page for dates, times and online registration.



Financial Aid & Scholarships

Applicants to the Department of Theatre & Dance may qualify for one of the scholarships available to incoming university students. Information may be found on the Office of Admissions Scholarship Information webpage. Additional sources of aid, including loans and student work-study are available through the Office of Financial Aid.



Additional Resources for Applicants

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