Admissions: Auditions & Portfolio Submissions
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Welcome to Manhattanville’s Fine and Performing Arts Division application page. Should you need help, please email FPA@mville.edu and we will guide you through this process.
First, a completed application for admission to Manhattanville College is required. Once this is done, please register on the Acceptd.com web page. Click on the following link to get started with this process: https://app.getacceptd.com/mville.
Audition Dates 2022-2023
Please see below for the audition requirements for each major
1. Dance Auditions
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Students wishing to major in Dance MUST audition either in person or submit audition materials through the acceptd.com platform. Manhattanville prefers that all applicants within 100 miles of campus schedule an on-campus audition.
Audition Requirements for B.A. in Dance
1. A dance resume detailing when, where, and how long you have trained, your performance experience and any other skills you may have
2. A headshot and/or photo.
3. Letter of Interest
4.Transcripts from most recent schooling
Dance Audition: Prepare a 2-minute dance piece. Modern, ballet, or jazz. It may be performed with or without music. Please bring your own recording. Choreography/choreographer is your choice. Wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for a dance audition.
If you are a current Manhattanville student and would like to audition to be a Dance major, please contact FPA@mville.edu
Students do not need to audition to be a minor in Dance.
2. Theatre Auditions
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Students wishing to major in Theatre MUST audition either in person or submit audition materials through the acceptd.com platform. Manhattanville prefers that all applicants within 100 miles of campus schedule an on-campus audition.
Audition Requirements for B.A. in Theatre
1. A theatre resume detailing when, where, and how long you have trained, your performance experience and any other skills you may have
2. A headshot and/or photo.
3. Letter of Interest
4.Transcripts from most recent schooling
Theatre Audition: Prepare two contrasting monologues (one contemporary and one classical).The two monologues should be no more than 3 minutes combined. One or both of them should involve strong physicality.
If you are a current Manhattanville student and would like to audition to be a Theatre major, please contact FPA@mville.edu. Students do not need to audition to be a minor in Theatre.
4. Musical Theatre Auditions
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Manhattanville prefers that all applicants within 100 miles of campus schedule an on-campus audition.
Audition Requirements for B.F.A. in Musical Theatre
1. A musical theatre resume detailing when, where, and how long you have trained, your performance experience and any other skills you may have
2. A headshot and/or photo.
3. Letter of Interest
4.Transcripts from most recent schooling
Musical Theatre applicants must perform a short contemporary monologue. Two contrasting songs, one up-tempo and one ballad, in different styles. These may be of any length. 30-60 seconds of any style of dance. Applicants must also provide a headshot and resume.
An accompanist will be provided for vocalists only.
If you are a current Manhattanville student and would like to audition to be a Musical Theatre major, please contact FPA@mville.edu. Students do not need to audition to be a minor in Music
5. Studio Arts Application
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
For all prospective students wishing to pursue a B.A. in visual arts program, you must submit a portfolio for review.
Visual Portfolio should consist of:
15-20 works of art: Include drawings from observation. Consider your best and most recent work as a part of your portfolio. Presentation should consist of a variety of media and approaches. Include assignment-based projects, self-directed work and sketchbooks, and/or samples of creative writing.
The portfolio does not need to focus on a single discipline. Considered a variety of artwork, including paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, photographs, ceramics, and digital art.
Try to limit the artwork using grid systems drawings and paintings
Try to limit replicas of other artist's work, replicating anime drawings, cartoons, and video game character designs.
If you are a current Manhattanville student and would like to submit a portfolio to be a Studio Art major, please contact FPA@mville.edu
Students do not need a portfolio to be a minor in Studio Arts.