BFA in Musical Theatre
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts — Perth, Western Australia
About this program
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) offers a BFA in Musical Theatre as part of its comprehensive performing arts training at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. WAAPA is one of the world's most respected drama and performing arts schools, known for its rigorous, intensive training approach and elite faculty. The Musical Theatre program is highly selective, accepting only a small number of students annually, with acceptance rates between 1-4%. Students engage in full-time study (30-50 hours per week with nearly 100% attendance requirement) across three years, with training in acting, singing, dancing, and all aspects of musical theatre performance. The academy provides an exceptional performance culture, with over 300 public performances annually, fostering collaboration between students, faculty, and acclaimed guest artists. WAAPA's alumni include internationally renowned performers such as Hugh Jackman, Tim Minchin, Frances O'Connor, Lucy Durack, and many others working across theatre, film, television, and the performing arts industry worldwide.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
Both In Person and Virtual
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