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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

The Musical Theatre concentration combines acting, singing, and musical-theatre performance within Eastern's BA Theatre

Faculty are working theatre professionals who mentor students as theatre-makers, creators, and activists

Students examine the intersection of Christian faith and artistic practice and complete a culminating theatre-maker manifesto

Performance & Productions

Students may perform in Mainstage Productions, smaller Open Stage projects, the annual 10-Minute Playwriting Festival, cabarets, presentations, and showcases

Scholarship auditions assess a memorized Broadway-style song and monologue in a three-minute package

Professional Development

Semester options include the Los Angeles Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute, and Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin

Philadelphia and New York City provide nearby professional resources

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,552

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,914

Before aid

Average net price

$26,662

After aid

Traditional · eastern.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 3:51 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The Musical Theatre concentration combines acting, singing, and musical-theatre performance within Eastern's BA Theatre

Faculty are working theatre professionals who mentor students as theatre-makers, creators, and activists

Students examine the intersection of Christian faith and artistic practice and complete a culminating theatre-maker manifesto

Performance & Productions

Students may perform in Mainstage Productions, smaller Open Stage projects, the annual 10-Minute Playwriting Festival, cabarets, presentations, and showcases

Scholarship auditions assess a memorized Broadway-style song and monologue in a three-minute package

Professional Development

Semester options include the Los Angeles Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute, and Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin

Philadelphia and New York City provide nearby professional resources

Program Highlights

Training

The Musical Theatre concentration combines acting, singing, and musical-theatre performance within Eastern's BA Theatre

Faculty are working theatre professionals who mentor students as theatre-makers, creators, and activists

Students examine the intersection of Christian faith and artistic practice and complete a culminating theatre-maker manifesto

Performance & Productions

Students may perform in Mainstage Productions, smaller Open Stage projects, the annual 10-Minute Playwriting Festival, cabarets, presentations, and showcases

Scholarship auditions assess a memorized Broadway-style song and monologue in a three-minute package

Professional Development

Semester options include the Los Angeles Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute, and Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin

Philadelphia and New York City provide nearby professional resources

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Scholarship Audition/Interview (on campus, 2:00-3:00pm)

Sep 26, 2026Nov 7, 2026Mar 13, 2027Apr 17, 2027

Theatre Department · eastern.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

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

Songs

Song Selection

Prepare 16-32 measures of a song, preferably from a Broadway musical

Accompaniment

Must be accompanied; no a cappella

Bring your own accompanist or a pre-recorded accompaniment track with proper amplification

Bring a Bluetooth speaker if playing music from your phone

Monologues

One Monologue

Should showcase your strengths and range

Total audition time for song and monologue not to exceed 3 minutes (including slate)

Slate: state your first and last name, piece title, and title of show

Have all pieces fully memorized

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

A recent photo is acceptable if you don't have a professional headshot

Resume (Required)

List all theatre and acting experience

All experience levels welcome

Theatre Department · eastern.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Start your Eastern University application before scheduling the scholarship interview

Email all audition materials to Bethany Miller at bethany.miller@eastern.edu prior to your interview/audition date

Label all materials with your first and last name

Eligibility

Open to incoming first-year and transfer students who declare a theatre major

What's The Process

Audition Process

Scholarship consideration is optional and does not control admission to the theatre major

Schedule an in-person or virtual scholarship interview any time after starting your Eastern application

Musical Theatre applicants audition during the scholarship interview

Email Bethany Miller at bethany.miller@eastern.edu to schedule

Audition Expectations

In-person scholarship interviews/auditions are held on campus

Virtual interviews may be arranged on alternative dates

Scholarship Info

Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships

One full-tuition scholarship available

Up to ten $25,000 scholarships

Awarded based on merit

Renewable for four years with minimum 2.7 GPA

Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship replaces other merit-based scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.20

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,552

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,914

Before aid

Average net price

$26,662

After aid

Traditional · eastern.edu College Scorecard

Training

The Musical Theatre concentration combines acting, singing, and musical-theatre performance within Eastern's BA Theatre

Faculty are working theatre professionals who mentor students as theatre-makers, creators, and activists

Students examine the intersection of Christian faith and artistic practice and complete a culminating theatre-maker manifesto

Performance & Productions

Students may perform in Mainstage Productions, smaller Open Stage projects, the annual 10-Minute Playwriting Festival, cabarets, presentations, and showcases

Scholarship auditions assess a memorized Broadway-style song and monologue in a three-minute package

Professional Development

Semester options include the Los Angeles Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute, and Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin

Philadelphia and New York City provide nearby professional resources

Updated Jul 27, 3:51 PM