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Eastern University

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Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre

Performance

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Directing

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Perform in fall play, spring musical, 10-Minute Play Festival, and senior showcases

•Faculty are working professionals with regional and international recognition

•Training in singing, acting, and musical theatre performance

•Faith-integrated arts training

Professional Development

•Internships at theatres including Arden Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival

•Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City

Study Abroad

•LA Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute (CT), Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin)

Degree Flexibility

•FastPass option to graduate in 3 years or double major

Academic info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

2.4K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$26,662

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,400

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$26,557

$30-48k$22,232

$48-75k$23,373

$75-110k$25,963

$110k+$32,353

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 29, 8:07 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Perform in fall play, spring musical, 10-Minute Play Festival, and senior showcases

•Faculty are working professionals with regional and international recognition

•Training in singing, acting, and musical theatre performance

•Faith-integrated arts training

Professional Development

•Internships at theatres including Arden Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival

•Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City

Study Abroad

•LA Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute (CT), Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin)

Degree Flexibility

•FastPass option to graduate in 3 years or double major

Program Highlights

Training

•Perform in fall play, spring musical, 10-Minute Play Festival, and senior showcases

•Faculty are working professionals with regional and international recognition

•Training in singing, acting, and musical theatre performance

•Faith-integrated arts training

Professional Development

•Internships at theatres including Arden Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival

•Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City

Study Abroad

•LA Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute (CT), Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin)

Degree Flexibility

•FastPass option to graduate in 3 years or double major

Key Info

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Auditions

Scholarship Audition (on campus, 2:00-3:00pm)Sep 26, 2026

Scholarship Audition (on campus, 2:00-3:00pm)Nov 7, 2026

Scholarship Audition (on campus, 2:00-3:00pm)Mar 13, 2027

Scholarship Audition (on campus, 2:00-3:00pm)Apr 17, 2027

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

ONE SONG (16-32 MEASURES)

•Preferably from a Broadway musical

•Must be accompanied (no a cappella)

•Bring your own accompanist or pre-recorded accompaniment track

•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

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Email all audition materials to bethany.miller@eastern.edu prior to your 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

•Audition is for scholarship consideration only, not required for program admission

•In-person auditions held on campus

•Virtual auditions available on alternative dates

•Email bethany.miller@eastern.edu to schedule

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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

2.4K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$26,662

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,400

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$26,557

$30-48k$22,232

$48-75k$23,373

$75-110k$25,963

$110k+$32,353

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Perform in fall play, spring musical, 10-Minute Play Festival, and senior showcases

•Faculty are working professionals with regional and international recognition

•Training in singing, acting, and musical theatre performance

•Faith-integrated arts training

Professional Development

•Internships at theatres including Arden Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival

•Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City

Study Abroad

•LA Film Studies Center, National Theatre Institute (CT), Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin)

Degree Flexibility

•FastPass option to graduate in 3 years or double major

Updated May 29, 8:07 PM

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