Dates & Deadlines
Main Content2026-27 BFA Audition & Portfolio Review Dates Table
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.
2026-27 BFA Audition & Portfolio Review Dates Table
| Audition Date | Location | Prescreen Submission Deadline | Emphasis |
| 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 |
Fund Your Education
In addition to TCU’s full range of scholarships, the Department of Theatre offers scholarships for theatre majors.
Submit Your Theatre Prescreen
All BFA and BA Theatre applicants must upload a complete profile to Acceptd. If approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an audition or portfolio review.