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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Targeted triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Coursework spans script analysis, acting, vocal technique, auditioning, MT styles, dance, music theory, piano, technical theatre, and MT history

Production Opportunities

Mainstage season (4 productions annually)

Spotlight Series (2 productions annually)

Lab productions (2+ annually)

Student-Written One-Act Play Festival

Encore

EMU's Musical Theatre Troupe performing at campus events, community galas, and area schools

Degree Flexibility

Musical Theatre minors available for Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts majors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

46%

Enrollment

10.1K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$17,472

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,472

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$36,572

Before aid

Average net price

$15,407

After aid

Index · emich.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 7, 11:07 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Targeted triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Coursework spans script analysis, acting, vocal technique, auditioning, MT styles, dance, music theory, piano, technical theatre, and MT history

Production Opportunities

Mainstage season (4 productions annually)

Spotlight Series (2 productions annually)

Lab productions (2+ annually)

Student-Written One-Act Play Festival

Encore

EMU's Musical Theatre Troupe performing at campus events, community galas, and area schools

Degree Flexibility

Musical Theatre minors available for Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts majors

Program Highlights

Training

Targeted triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Coursework spans script analysis, acting, vocal technique, auditioning, MT styles, dance, music theory, piano, technical theatre, and MT history

Production Opportunities

Mainstage season (4 productions annually)

Spotlight Series (2 productions annually)

Lab productions (2+ annually)

Student-Written One-Act Play Festival

Encore

EMU's Musical Theatre Troupe performing at campus events, community galas, and area schools

Degree Flexibility

Musical Theatre minors available for Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Audition Form Due (Musical Theatre Program & Scholarship)Nov 9, 2026

Musical Theatre Program Audition / Scholarship Audition & Tech Presentation (Incoming First-Year & Transfer)Nov 21, 2026

Scholarships · emich.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting 16-Bar Cuts

Musical theatre repertoire

Accompanist provided; bring sheet music in a 3-ring binder

Monologues

One 60-Second Monologue

Dance

Short Musical Theatre Dance Combination

"Toledo Surprise" combination (practice video available online)

Additional Materials

Letter of Reference (Required)

From a theatre director, acting/singing/dance coach, etc.

Email to emu_theatre@emich.edu

Musical Theatre Program Auditions · emich.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the online audition form for the EMU Theatre / Musical Theatre audition process

Current EMU students should contact Pam Cardell to arrange an audition

Eligibility

Open to incoming first-year and transfer students

Admission into Musical Theatre is by audition

Important Notes

EMU Theatre scholarship auditions use the same prepared materials for students auditioning for both scholarship consideration and Musical Theatre admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

On-campus audition currently posted through the EMU Theatre scholarship audition process

Students unable to attend in person may email Pam Cardell to arrange a video audition

Audition Expectations

Three parts: acting, singing, and dancing

Must demonstrate ability in all three areas

Short interview with Theatre and Musical Theatre faculty follows the audition

Total audition/presentation time should not exceed 5 minutes

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Audition

Audition also serves as EMU Theatre scholarship audition

Endowed scholarships and CMTA Excellence Awards up to $3,000 per academic year

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

46%

Enrollment

10.1K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$17,472

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,472

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$36,572

Before aid

Average net price

$15,407

After aid

Index · emich.edu College Scorecard

Training

Targeted triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

Coursework spans script analysis, acting, vocal technique, auditioning, MT styles, dance, music theory, piano, technical theatre, and MT history

Production Opportunities

Mainstage season (4 productions annually)

Spotlight Series (2 productions annually)

Lab productions (2+ annually)

Student-Written One-Act Play Festival

Encore

EMU's Musical Theatre Troupe performing at campus events, community galas, and area schools

Degree Flexibility

Musical Theatre minors available for Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts majors

Updated Sep 7, 11:07 PM

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