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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview 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

Four semesters of acting theory, voice training, body alignment, and scene work

Courses in directing, Shakespeare, modern/contemporary theatre survey

Dance and movement training included in curriculum

Central location between Milwaukee and Chicago brings professional theatre practitioners to campus regularly

Performance & Productions

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

Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

New Play Initiative — collaborate with prominent American playwrights on world premieres

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

Tuition Fees · carthage.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

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

Four semesters of acting theory, voice training, body alignment, and scene work

Courses in directing, Shakespeare, modern/contemporary theatre survey

Dance and movement training included in curriculum

Central location between Milwaukee and Chicago brings professional theatre practitioners to campus regularly

Performance & Productions

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

Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

New Play Initiative — collaborate with prominent American playwrights on world premieres

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

Four semesters of acting theory, voice training, body alignment, and scene work

Courses in directing, Shakespeare, modern/contemporary theatre survey

Dance and movement training included in curriculum

Central location between Milwaukee and Chicago brings professional theatre practitioners to campus regularly

Performance & Productions

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

Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

New Play Initiative — collaborate with prominent American playwrights on world premieres

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

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School Website

Auditions

On-Campus AuditionFeb 6, 13 & 20, 2027

Virtual Audition (limited availability)Feb 12, 2027

Auditions Scholarships · carthage.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Memorized Contrasting Monologues

Each monologue should be 1-2 minutes

Must come from published plays

Do not use your own writing, movies, TV, forensics or speech tournament pieces, or undocumented internet sources

Additional monologues may be requested

Performance Tips

Select pieces close to your age range and physical type

Avoid dialects, pantomime, and props

Give a clear introduction stating your name and the titles of your two pieces

Perform facing straight ahead with a focus point just over the heads of your audience

Additional Materials

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 audition

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

Eligibility

Admitted first-year students intending to pursue the Theatre Performance 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 audition and interview before a panel of two or more theatre faculty

In-person auditions encouraged for best scholarship consideration

Audition also serves as entrance audition for the major

Perform monologues and 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

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

Four semesters of acting theory, voice training, body alignment, and scene work

Courses in directing, Shakespeare, modern/contemporary theatre survey

Dance and movement training included in curriculum

Central location between Milwaukee and Chicago brings professional theatre practitioners to campus regularly

Performance & Productions

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

Multiple student-directed productions in studio space

New Play Initiative — collaborate with prominent American playwrights on world premieres

Updated 3d ago