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All First-Year, Transfer, and International students interested in Theatre programs at Fredonia must complete both:
- The university application, and
- A departmental audition or portfolio review.
You do not need to be admitted to the university before auditioning, but acceptance by both the university and the department is required before enrolling in a BFA program.
Audition or Portfolio Required
- Acting (BFA)
- Musical Theatre (BFA)
- Theatrical Production & Design (BFA)
No Audition Required
- Theatre Arts (BA) — A flexible theatre degree focused on performance, production, theatre studies, and creative collaboration.
Audition and Interview Information
Audition and interview dates for the upcoming cycle will be posted as soon as they are announced.
- Auditions and interviews are offered both in person and remotely.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit materials early to allow time for faculty review and scheduling.
- Students not accepted into a BFA program may re-audition one additional time.
- Transfer students should audition before the semester they plan to enroll.
- Most BFA applicants complete their application through Acceptd.
- Most transfer students complete BFA programs in a minimum of three years.
Fees
- Department audition/interview fee: $30
- Acceptd application fee: $35
- Information on applying for a fee waiver from Acceptd.
Audition fees are non-refundable and required before audition dates and times are confirmed.
Travel Information
Fredonia is located approximately 50 miles southwest of Buffalo, NY, with access to air travel, Amtrak, and bus service. Lodging is available in both Buffalo and Fredonia.
Program-Specific Requirements
BFA Acting - Pre-Screening Required
- Applicants to the BFA Acting program must submit pre-screening materials through Acceptd before being invited to a live audition.
- Students selected through pre-screening will be invited to complete either an on-campus or virtual audition.
BFA Musical Theatre - Pre-Screening Required
- Applicants to the BFA Musical Theatre program must complete a pre-screen before receiving an audition invitation.
- Fredonia participates in the Musical Theatre Common Pre-Screen. Students selected through pre-screening will be invited to a live or virtual audition.
BFA Theatrical Production & Design
- Admission to the BFA Theatrical Production & Design program includes a 20-minute interview and portfolio review with faculty.
- Interviews are available both on campus and remotely via Zoom and are designed to help faculty learn more about your artistic background, interests, and goals in theatrical production and design.
- Students must complete the Acceptd application before scheduling an interview.
International Students
International applicants to the BFA Acting and BFA Musical Theatre programs may apply through Acceptd. Additional materials may be requested.
Because instruction at Fredonia is conducted in English, students whose primary language is not English must complete English proficiency requirements, including TOEFL or equivalent exams.
Students from the Greater Toronto/Hamilton/Niagara region can typically travel to Fredonia for on-campus auditions in approximately three hours.