Dates and Deadlines
First-year students interested in the BFA Theatre program must submit a prescreen in order to secure an audition or a portfolio review for entrance. If the prescreen is approved, you will be contacted to schedule an entrance audition or portfolio review.
Because admission is a two-step process, please be mindful of the deadlines for admission to the University in addition to the audition dates and deadlines for Theatre below.
2025–2026 BFA Audition & Portfolio Review Dates
| Audition Date | Location | Prescreen Submission Deadline | Emphasis |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10-12, 2025 | Pittsburgh Unified Audition (PUA) | **Submit prescreen directly to PUA thru Acceptd | BFA — All Emphases |
| November 1, 2025 | TCU On-Campus Audition | October 24, 2025 | BFA — All Emphases |
| November 15-16, 2025 | CAP United Auditions (St. Louis, MO) | **Register to attend directly thru CAP United | BFA — All Emphases |
| January 17, 2026 | TCU On-Campus Audition | January 5, 2026 | BFA — Musical Theatre ONLY |
| January 18, 2026 | TCU On-Campus Audition | January 5, 2026 | BFA — Acting, Theatre Studies, Design/Tech ONLY |
| January 24-25, 2026 | National Unified Auditions (New York City) | January 16, 2026 | BFA — All Emphases |
| February 2-5, 2026 | National Unified Auditions (Chicago) | January 23, 2026 | BFA — All Emphases |
| February 8, 2026 | TCU Virtual Audition | January 30, 2026 | BFA — All Emphases |
Design/Tech, Stage, Event, and Production Management Recruiting Events
| Recruiting Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Greater Houston Collegiate Showcase | September 29 - October 1 |
| TxETA - Texas Educational Theatre Association | October 1 - 4 |
| Texas Thespians - Corpus Christi | November 14 - 17 |
| Texas Thespians - Grapevine | November 19 - 22 |
| North Texas Drama Auditions | November 18 |
| SETC - South Eastern Theatre Association | March 4 - 7 |