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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Theatre

Music education

Music performance

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BA Playwriting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,250

Before aid

Average net price

$26,565

After aid

Tuition Fees · carthage.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 8, 12:53 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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fees

$35

International Transfer Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

How To Apply · carthage.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Auditions

On-Campus InterviewFeb 6, 13 & 20, 2027

Virtual Interview (limited availability)Feb 12, 2027

Auditions Scholarships · carthage.edu

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

Auditions Scholarships · carthage.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,250

Before aid

Average net price

$26,565

After aid

Tuition Fees · carthage.edu 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 Sep 8, 12:53 AM