Admissions & Auditions

General Information

COVID-19 and Auditions/Interviews

The University of Utah Department of Theatre closely follows university policy, city and state ordinances, and health guidelines from the CDC and local health authorities in order to prioritize the health and safety of prospective students. Here are some of the ways we plan to make your audition and interview experience as safe and rewarding as possible:

• All required interviews for BFA Programs will be conducted virtually (Performing Arts Design, Stage Management, Theatre Teaching)
• We are providing opportunities to audition either virtually or in-person on the University of Utah campus.
• In-person auditions will take place in large, well-ventilated rooms equipped with air cleaners.
• Students who plan to audition in-person are encouraged to wear high-quality masks (fitted surgical masks, KN95, N95 or equivalent) over their nose and mouth at all times when not actively auditioning. Masks may be provided on request.
• Any person who is symptomatic, in quarantine or isolation, or has tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days prior to auditions should not audition in-person.
• For individuals who cannot attend in-person, virtual auditions are available on scheduled dates or by arrangement. If you are unable to attend our scheduled virtual audition date, contact us at to make alternate arrangements.
• As a reminder, students who attend the University of Utah are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination and boosters are the best way to protect yourself and our campus community.
• For more information about the University of Utah's COVID-19 policies and response, visit https://coronavirus.utah.edu

Before You Apply

In addition to our outstanding BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree program in Theatre Studies, we provide highly challenging, engaging, and focused BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree programs in Actor Training, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts Design, Stage Management, and Theatre Teaching. 

Upon admission, you can declare your major by meeting with a College of Fine Arts Academic Advisor. BA Theatre Studies students may declare their major at any time. However, in order to declare a major in any of our BFA programs, you must apply and be accepted to both the university and the BFA program of your choice. 

• • • To be admitted to the Actor Training Program or the Musical Theatre Program, students must schedule an audition and submit additional application materials.

    • To be admitted to the Performing Arts Design Program, Stage Management Program, or Theatre Teaching Program, students must schedule an interview and submit additional application materials.

Application Checklist for BFA Students: 

1. 1. Apply to the University of Utah* 

   2. Prepare your application materials for your BFA program

   3. Schedule your audition or interview and submit your application materials

   4. Once you are accepted to both the university and your BFA program, declare your major by meeting with a College of Fine Arts Academic Advisor

Transfer Students

If you would like to transfer into one of our Theatre BFA programs, please contact us at  so we can connect you with the Area Head for that program. Due to limited class capacity and the structure of our programs, transfer decisions must be handled on a case-by-case basis. Meanwhile, keep reading: whether you’re an incoming freshmen or a transfer student, you will need to apply for admission to the BFA program of your choice.  

*Although you don't have to apply to the U or be accepted before you schedule your audition or interview, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible. Incoming Freshmen who apply to the University of Utah and submit their FAFSA prior to December 1 will automatically be considered for all University-wide scholarships and financial aid.  

**If you need to have your audition fee waived for any reason, please contact us at . We do not require an explanation or proof of need to waive your fee. Although we rely on our audition fees to cover certain recruitment costs, we absolutely do not want them to present an obstacle to any potential student.