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Carthage College

Kenosha, WI

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

Program Recognition

One of only ten colleges in the country offering a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre

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

Training

Intensive curriculum integrating voice, acting, and dance

Private voice lessons for four years

Dance training for four years

Additional music theory, aural skills, choral ensembles, and piano coursework

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions including musicals, plays, dance concerts, and New Play Initiative

Faculty and guest artists actively working in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Notable Alumni

Alumni perform at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, The Marriott Theatre, and more

Study Abroad

Students have performed in Ireland, Scotland, and China

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

One of only ten colleges in the country offering a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre

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

Training

Intensive curriculum integrating voice, acting, and dance

Private voice lessons for four years

Dance training for four years

Additional music theory, aural skills, choral ensembles, and piano coursework

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions including musicals, plays, dance concerts, and New Play Initiative

Faculty and guest artists actively working in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Notable Alumni

Alumni perform at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, The Marriott Theatre, and more

Study Abroad

Students have performed in Ireland, Scotland, and China

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of only ten colleges in the country offering a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre

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

Training

Intensive curriculum integrating voice, acting, and dance

Private voice lessons for four years

Dance training for four years

Additional music theory, aural skills, choral ensembles, and piano coursework

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions including musicals, plays, dance concerts, and New Play Initiative

Faculty and guest artists actively working in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Notable Alumni

Alumni perform at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, The Marriott Theatre, and more

Study Abroad

Students have performed in Ireland, Scotland, and China

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

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Audition (major intended only)

Jan 30, 2027Feb 13, 15 & 20, 2027

Auditions Scholarships · carthage.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option C

Two Memorized Song Cuts, Approximately 60 Seconds Each

Two contrasting solos — any style, genre, or tempo

Must perform to musical accompaniment

Bring music in a three-ring binder with cuts clearly marked for the accompanist

Selection Tips

Pick pieces that show off your vocal and dramatic abilities

Avoid choosing pieces that are only big and/or loud

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

One Memorized Monologue, No Longer Than 2 Minutes

Must come from a published play

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

Dance

Jazz Class (Group)

Attend a group assembly and jazz class as part of the audition day

No prior dance experience required, but attendance and participation are mandatory

Attire

Bring a change of clothes you can easily move in for the jazz class

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option C

Ballet not required

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Include both musical and academic accomplishments

Headshot (Required)

Bring a headshot photograph to your audition

Sheet Music (Required)

Bring a copy of your music in a three-ring binder with cuts clearly marked for the accompanist

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 Musical Theatre Audition Form to schedule your audition

The MT application is a separate process with questions not on the Common App

Carthage is a participating institution in Musical Theater Common Prescreen

Eligibility

Students must be accepted into the College before the end of February to be eligible for scholarship consideration

Admission Pathway

All students placed in Keyboard I, Music Theory I, and Aural Skills I unless placement test requested

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person audition includes vocal warm-ups, dance call, audition work session, and interview

Full audition time is approximately four hours

In-person auditions preferred for majors

Minors must audition virtually

Select "Virtual Audition" on the Audition Request Form

Requirements and information sent via email

Contact

Heidi Baehr, VPA Scholarship Coordinator

Vpascholarships@carthage.edu | 262-551-5859

Scholarship Info

Artistic Scholarships

Individual scholarships offered to musical theatre majors and minors

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

One of only ten colleges in the country offering a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre

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

Training

Intensive curriculum integrating voice, acting, and dance

Private voice lessons for four years

Dance training for four years

Additional music theory, aural skills, choral ensembles, and piano coursework

Performance & Productions

Multiple productions including musicals, plays, dance concerts, and New Play Initiative

Faculty and guest artists actively working in New York, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Notable Alumni

Alumni perform at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, The Marriott Theatre, and more

Study Abroad

Students have performed in Ireland, Scotland, and China

Updated 3d ago