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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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7-12Teacher Cert

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BS Theatre Endorsement

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

7-12Teacher Cert

Training

•Supplemental theatre endorsement for grades 7-12

•Completed with Professional Education requirements and a subject/field endorsement in another discipline

•Theatre coursework covers acting, playscript analysis, directing, production, design, and performance

•The endorsement requires a 21-22 credit theatre sequence across performance, production, design, and directing

Performance & Productions

•Course choices include movement, acting methods, stage management, musical theatre, voice and dialects, stage combat, and technical/design areas

•Students can participate onstage or behind the scenes in the Black Box production season

•Theatre apprenticeship opportunities support students who participate in CSC Theatre productions

School Info

Snapshot

50%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,926

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,926

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$19,422

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,549

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Supplemental theatre endorsement for grades 7-12

•Completed with Professional Education requirements and a subject/field endorsement in another discipline

•Theatre coursework covers acting, playscript analysis, directing, production, design, and performance

•The endorsement requires a 21-22 credit theatre sequence across performance, production, design, and directing

Performance & Productions

•Course choices include movement, acting methods, stage management, musical theatre, voice and dialects, stage combat, and technical/design areas

•Students can participate onstage or behind the scenes in the Black Box production season

•Theatre apprenticeship opportunities support students who participate in CSC Theatre productions

Program Highlights

Training

•Supplemental theatre endorsement for grades 7-12

•Completed with Professional Education requirements and a subject/field endorsement in another discipline

•Theatre coursework covers acting, playscript analysis, directing, production, design, and performance

•The endorsement requires a 21-22 credit theatre sequence across performance, production, design, and directing

Performance & Productions

•Course choices include movement, acting methods, stage management, musical theatre, voice and dialects, stage combat, and technical/design areas

•Students can participate onstage or behind the scenes in the Black Box production season

•Theatre apprenticeship opportunities support students who participate in CSC Theatre productions

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

PriorityJul 15, 2026

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Scholarship Audition, Interview, and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition, interview, and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Songs

Optional Scholarship Vocal Material

•16 bars of music that reflects vocal range and ability when paired with one monologue

•Scene partner option includes 6 bars of vocal music

Monologues

Optional Scholarship Performance Material

•Individual students: two contrasting monologues, one classic and one contemporary, not to exceed 5 minutes total

•Alternative option: one monologue plus 16 bars of vocal music

•Scene partner option: two-person scene, 5 minutes max, plus 6 bars of vocal music

•Recordings from one-act or school performances are not accepted

Additional Materials

Letters of Recommendation

•Entering freshmen: recommendation letter from a principal, counselor, or high school theatre instructor

•Transfer students: recommendation letter from a theatre instructor

•Recommendation should attest to character, interests, and abilities in theatre

Headshot

•Upload a current photo/headshot

Video

•Provide a link to an audition or design presentation video (YouTube, Dropbox, Google, etc.)

•Performance applicants: two contrasting monologues, one monologue plus 16 bars of vocal music, or a two-person scene plus 6 bars of vocal music

•Technical/design applicants: design projects or artwork showing technical theatre ability

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Good to Know

University Application

•Apply through the Nebraska State application portal

•No separate theatre application required for admission to the endorsement

Program Requirements

•Complete Professional Education requirements

•Complete a subject/field endorsement in another discipline in addition to the Theatre supplemental endorsement

•Theatre supplemental endorsement requires 21-22 theatre credits

Scholarship Application

•Theatre Apprenticeship application is optional for students seeking theatre scholarship/assistantship consideration

•Complete the Entering Freshman Scholarship Application on MyCSC for additional award opportunities

What's The Process

No Audition Required for Admission

•Admission is through the university application and education program requirements

Optional Scholarship Audition/Interview

•Theatre Apprenticeships are available for incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current students who plan to participate in Theatre

•Applicants submit a video link through the online Apprenticeship Application

•Performance applicants may submit monologues, vocal material, or a two-person scene; technical/design applicants may submit a portfolio/design presentation

Contact

•Theatre Apprenticeships & Auditions: 1-800-242-3766, ext. 6317

•Email: vgraf@csc.edu

Scholarship Info

Theatre Apprenticeships

•Cover 1/4 to 1/2 of student tuition

•Awarded based on ability in theatre

•Sources: tuition waivers, memorial scholarships, and foundation assistantships

•Recipients audition for and participate in all CSC Theatre productions

•Must be available for backstage crew and strike calls

•Must enroll in one 3-hour theatre course each semester

School Info

Snapshot

50%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,926

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,926

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$19,422

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,549

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Supplemental theatre endorsement for grades 7-12

•Completed with Professional Education requirements and a subject/field endorsement in another discipline

•Theatre coursework covers acting, playscript analysis, directing, production, design, and performance

•The endorsement requires a 21-22 credit theatre sequence across performance, production, design, and directing

Performance & Productions

•Course choices include movement, acting methods, stage management, musical theatre, voice and dialects, stage combat, and technical/design areas

•Students can participate onstage or behind the scenes in the Black Box production season

•Theatre apprenticeship opportunities support students who participate in CSC Theatre productions

Updated 3d ago