Acting for the Stage and Screen Major (BFA)

How to Apply and Pre-Screen Audition

Submit a recorded pre-screen audition. You must audition to be accepted into the BFA in Acting. All first-year and transfer applicants for undergraduate admission must submit the following:

• Current picture or headshot
• Resume: Include any and all performance activities.
• Audition Pieces:
  • Option 1: Two contrasting one-minute monologues.
  • Option 2: One one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song.
• “All About Me” Video: Upload a one-minute video where you share who you are with us.

Please be sure to upload all materials via BFA in Acting Audition Form. Early admission deadline is November 15, 2024 and all other applicants must apply by January 24, 2025.

How to Prepare for Your BFA in Acting Audition

• Prepare two contrasting one-minute monologues that best reflect your talent and are age appropriate.
• If you are a singer, prepare one one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song.

Filming Your Auditions

Pre-recorded audition videos do not need to be professionally filmed. They should provide a clear picture and audio. We understand that it may be difficult to find a location to film your auditions and where you film your pieces will have no bearing on your candidacy to this program. Below are some things we’d like you to keep in mind when you film: 

• Each monologue should be filmed separately.
• Ensure you are in a well-lit area with minimal background distractions and that your audio is clear and understandable.
• Your contrasting monologues should be filmed as a “close-up”. The frame should be sized to include the top of your head down to your chest.
• Each monologue should begin with a slate that includes: Your name, the title of the monologue, and the playwright’s name.
• Please do not add an accent or dialect when performing your monologues. We are much more interested in listening to your natural voice.
• Dress as you would for an in-person audition. Costumes are not needed.

If you have further questions about content and material, please contact theater at [email protected].

Invited Interview/Callbacks with Faculty

After submitting your BFA in Acting Audition Form, the BFA faculty panel will evaluate all pre-screen auditions. Selected candidates will be invited to attend our Callback Weekend. You may be asked to perform one or two monologues from your recorded audition submissions during your callback.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to converse with the BFA faculty panel evaluators before or after presenting your monologues. This is a chance for us to get to know you better. In addition to watching your work as an artist, we want to learn about who you are as a person.

• Early Admission Applicants: Notification about callbacks will be late-November.
• Standard Admission Applicants: Notification about callbacks will be late-January.

Theater Arts Talent Scholarship 

The Theater Department at APU awards scholarships to students who show strong promise to make an impact in theater at APU. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be a theater major. To apply, complete and upload all materials via the BFA in Acting Audition Form.

• Current Picture or Headshot: Upload a recent photo.
• Resume: Include any and all performance activities.
• Audition Pieces:
  • Option 1: Two contrasting one-minute monologues.
  • Option 2: One one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song.
• “All About Me” Video: Upload a one-minute video where you share who you are with us.

Submitting your audition materials automatically enters you for consideration for a Theater Arts talent scholarship.

APU Undergraduate Application

• Complete your APU Undergraduate Application
• Select Theater: Acting for the Stage and Screen, BFA as your major
• Submit a BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen Recorded Pre-Screen Audition
• Complete your FAFSA (does not apply to international students)

General Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Select an option below:

• First-time Freshman
• Transfer
• International

Theater Arts Exclusive Tours 

Join us for an exclusive look at our Theater Arts program! Our tours include:

• A special Theater Arts tour
• A reception with faculty
• Lunch with BFA in Acting students
• The opportunity to audit a class

Parents and students are welcome to participate and discover more about APU Theater Arts. Each session is hosted by a member of our admissions team, who will introduce you to our unique program. We look forward to meeting you!

Theater Arts In-Person Immersive Day

November 8, 2024, spend the day with Theater Arts faculty and students. Join us for a University tour, department tour, academic connect with faculty, audit a class, lunch with theater students and see a production.

Immersive Day RSVP Form

APU Theater Arts One-Day In-Person Campus Tours Fall 2024 Dates

• September 20, 2024
• October 11, 2024
• November 8, 2024

Campus Tour RSVP Form

Theater Arts Talent Scholarship

The Theater Arts Theater Scholarship is a talent-based scholarship available to select incoming undergraduate students enrolled in the:

• BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen
• BFA in Acting with Musical Theater Emphasis
• BA in Theater Arts

You might think that a private college education is beyond your reach, but there are many financial resources available to help make an Azusa Pacific education a reality. APU students may take advantage of three basic types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, education loans, and student employment.

Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.

Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as finaid.org or fastweb.com. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.

Education Loans

Education loans are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.

Military Benefits

Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.

Student Employment

On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.

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We’re committed to helping families understand early in the college search process the value of the APU experience and options for affordable financing of a top-tier Christian university education.

Now that you’re familiar with the financial aid opportunities available to APU students, it’s time to estimate what your true cost may be to attend Azusa Pacific. Remember, estimations are only as accurate as the information you provide. Click on the Net Price Calculator button below to begin.

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To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:

Program Requirements

All students in this option take the same core classes, as well as advanced classes in singing, in a variety of dance techniques, and in music theater styles and skills. By senior year, students are introduced to a broad range of projects on the stage and screen . Students perform in larger roles on the main stages and gain exposure to on-camera work for film and television in sketch comedy episodes and a senior Industry Spotlight web series. Students also take classes that prepare them for the business aspects of the profession. A BFA Showcase in the Industry Spotlight provides all students with the opportunity to perform before industry professionals in Los Angeles.

All requirements for the musical theater emphasis are the same as those for other BFA majors, with the following exceptions:

Application Deadlines

Early admission: November 15, 2024

Regular admission: January 24, 2025

Submit Your Recorded Pre-Screen Audition

Upload all materials via the BFA in Acting with a Musical Theater Emphasis Audition Form.

Required Materials

Audition Pieces

Option 1: Prepare two contrasting 1-minute monologues that best reflect your talent and are age appropriate.

Option 2: If you are a singer, prepare a 1-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song.

“All About Me” Video

Upload a one-minute video where you share who you are with us.

Invited Interview/Callbacks with Faculty

Early Admission Applicants: Notification about callbacks will be in late November.

Regular Admission Applicants: Notification about callbacks will be in late January.

Theater Arts Talent Scholarship

Applicants need to be a theater major in order to receive Theater Arts Talent Scholarship funds. Submitting your audition materials automatically enters you for consideration for a Theater Arts Talent Scholarship.

For More Information 

If you have questions, contact [email protected].

The 2022 BFA Senior Showcase, featuring our graduating senior class, took place in Los Angeles in May. Watch the highlights below!

Take a Look at the Class of 2024

Allison Fennell

 

Ashley O’Connor

 

Bailey Goljan

 

Brian Los

 

Carolyn Wasson

 

Charlie Johnson

 

Eliana Fraser

 

Emily Carman

 

Enrike Llamas

 

Gabriel Dennis

 

Jack Sennett

 

Jackson Lyon

 

Jadon Garland

 

Jollyfisher Ekpe

 

Kira J. Williams

 

Kristin Olinger

 

Maddie Halliburton

 

Michael Fouche Jr.

 

Myles Watts

 

Nicholas Cuevas

 

North Jackson

 

Robert Lo

 

Taína Estévez

 

Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).