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Carthage College

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BA Playwriting

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BA Theatre

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BM Musical Theatre

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BA Music: Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•Ranked No. 2 Best School for Drama and Theater Arts in Wisconsin

•Regularly invited to perform at Kennedy Center regional American College Theater Festival

Training

•Intensive playwriting coursework including verbatim theatre techniques and ensemble/experimental theatre

•Strong English and creative writing component

•Courses in acting, play reading, and theatre survey

Performance & Productions

•Four faculty- or guest-directed Main Stage shows each year

•Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

Professional Development

•Since 2008, commissioned prominent American playwrights to create original works

•Students collaborate directly with playwrights on world premieres

•Unique opportunity to work with playwrights active at the highest levels of professional theatre

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,250

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,565

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Ranked No. 2 Best School for Drama and Theater Arts in Wisconsin

•Regularly invited to perform at Kennedy Center regional American College Theater Festival

Training

•Intensive playwriting coursework including verbatim theatre techniques and ensemble/experimental theatre

•Strong English and creative writing component

•Courses in acting, play reading, and theatre survey

Performance & Productions

•Four faculty- or guest-directed Main Stage shows each year

•Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

Professional Development

•Since 2008, commissioned prominent American playwrights to create original works

•Students collaborate directly with playwrights on world premieres

•Unique opportunity to work with playwrights active at the highest levels of professional theatre

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Ranked No. 2 Best School for Drama and Theater Arts in Wisconsin

•Regularly invited to perform at Kennedy Center regional American College Theater Festival

Training

•Intensive playwriting coursework including verbatim theatre techniques and ensemble/experimental theatre

•Strong English and creative writing component

•Courses in acting, play reading, and theatre survey

Performance & Productions

•Four faculty- or guest-directed Main Stage shows each year

•Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

Professional Development

•Since 2008, commissioned prominent American playwrights to create original works

•Students collaborate directly with playwrights on world premieres

•Unique opportunity to work with playwrights active at the highest levels of professional theatre

Key Info

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Fees

$35Waiver

International Transfer Fee

$40Waiver

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

On-Campus InterviewFeb 7, 2026

Virtual Interview (limited availability)Feb 13, 2026

On-Campus InterviewFeb 14, 2026

On-Campus InterviewFeb 21, 2026

Interview Requirements

Writing Samples

•Submit two writing samples

•Include 5-6 pages from a play you have written or are currently working on

•A short story, poetry piece, or class essay/research paper is also accepted

Resume

•Theatre-related resume

Letters of Recommendation

•Submit two letters of recommendation

•Letters may be emailed directly to vpascholarships@carthage.edu

Headshot

•Bring a headshot if available

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Step 1: Apply to Carthage via Common App or Carthage application

•Step 2: Submit the Theatre Audition Form to schedule your interview

•Students must be accepted into the College before end of February for scholarship eligibility

Eligibility

•Admitted first-year students intending to pursue the Playwriting major

•Current students are not eligible — contact the Theatre Department chair directly

Enrollment

•At end of sophomore year, all theatre majors evaluated for junior standing

•Requires 2.5+ GPA in major, participation in co-curricular elements, and service requirements

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person interview with the Theatre Department faculty

•Submit writing samples for review

•In-person meetings encouraged for best scholarship consideration

•Create a digital portfolio of writing samples and share via web link, Google Drive, AirDrop, etc.

•Complete interview via Zoom

•Upload resume and recommendation letters to shared Google Drive folder at least one week prior

Contact

•Heidi Baehr, VPA Scholarship Coordinator

•vpascholarships@carthage.edu | 262-551-5859

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•Scholarships stack with most other awards

•Renewable based on maintaining satisfactory academic progress and completing work assignments

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,250

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,565

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Ranked No. 2 Best School for Drama and Theater Arts in Wisconsin

•Regularly invited to perform at Kennedy Center regional American College Theater Festival

Training

•Intensive playwriting coursework including verbatim theatre techniques and ensemble/experimental theatre

•Strong English and creative writing component

•Courses in acting, play reading, and theatre survey

Performance & Productions

•Four faculty- or guest-directed Main Stage shows each year

•Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

Professional Development

•Since 2008, commissioned prominent American playwrights to create original works

•Students collaborate directly with playwrights on world premieres

•Unique opportunity to work with playwrights active at the highest levels of professional theatre

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM