Overview

In the Musical Theatre program at the Shorter University, we provide a learning environment where we train not just the actor, but the whole person through activities in the classroom, rehearsal space, and onstage in performance.

At Shorter University, students are not only allowed to audition for mainstage shows in their first year—it is required for all BFA students! The faculty feels strongly about immediately fostering the connection between what students are doing in the classroom to what they do onstage.

Key Features

One of the strongest aspects of the actor training at Shorter University is the faculty’s dedication to the growth of every student as an individual.

Students’ training is monitored carefully through their time here, structured with regular opportunities to reflect on strengths and weaknesses, goals that are being set, and growth as an artist and member of the Shorter University Theatre Department.

Programme Structure

An intensive curriculum designed to prepare students to be working actors after four years at Shorter. Coursework includes Acting, Stage Movement, Voice for the Actor, Audition Techniques, Makeup, Theatre Production, Theatre History, 8 semesters of Dance, a private weekly voice lesson with a member of the Music Department Faculty, Diction, Ear Training, Theory, Musical Theatre History, and more.

A strong focus on preparing for professional auditions. All BFA performance majors are required to audition at the Georgia Theatre Conference (GTC) in the fall, which screens them to go to the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in the spring—SETC is the largest multi-theatre auditions in the nation.

A commitment to professional networking, which is crucial for a working theatre professional.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rome, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application and $25 application fee.

Evaluation of academic credentials from one of the credentials evaluation services.

Official scores from approved English proficiency test. An English proficiency test is required of all international students whose native language is not English.

Official documentation verified by a banking institution as evidence that the prospective international student, or families or sponsors are financially able to support the student while attending Shorter. Shorter University will provide the necessary form to students.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24686 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24686 USD / year

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In-State

24686 USD / year

≈ 24686 USD / year

Living costs

Rome

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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Rome

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