Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Comprehensive training in acting, musical theatre styles, music theory, dance, piano, and voice
•Audition for productions starting your first semester
•4 mainstage productions per year (2 plays, 2 musicals)
•Gundlach Theatre (main stage and black box) plus Ritz Theatre in downtown Tiffin
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Senior Showcase
•Most students attend Unified Professional Theatre Auditions (UPTA)
•Annual excursions to New York City, Chicago, or Stratford
•On- and off-campus internships with theaters and performing companies
VISITING GUEST ARTISTS
•3-5 professional guest artists per year through the Manning Theatre Endowment
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Encourages students to become "quadruple threats" — acting, singing, dancing, and behind-the-scenes skills
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
High School Honor Band & Choir FestivalJan 19, 2026
Audition DayFeb 16, 2026
Audition DayMar 20, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO MUSICAL THEATRE SONGS, 90 sec each
•ONE MUSICAL THEATRE SONG from pre-1970
•ONE MUSICAL THEATRE SONG from post-1970
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 60-90 sec
•Performer's choice of material
Dance
DANCE AUDITION (OPTIONAL)
•No required dance audition
•May submit a dance audition video for additional consideration
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Audition required for all students planning to major in theatre
•Non-majors encouraged to audition for participation awards
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Heidelberg via Common App or school website
•Schedule audition separately through the School of Music & Theatre
FORMS
•Submit Piano Assessment Form at least two weeks prior to audition date (if applicable)
•Audition Reference Form must be completed by someone familiar with your musical and academic achievement
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Three parts: prepared songs and monologue, interview with faculty, and assessment of musical background
•Live audition strongly preferred; video audition available if campus visit causes undue difficulty
•Optional dance video may be submitted for additional consideration
AUDITION REFERENCE
•An Audition Reference Form must be completed by someone familiar with your musical and academic achievement
CANDIDACY PATHWAY
•Students may defer their audition to the end of their first year
•Work with faculty during first year to identify strengths and develop skills
CONTACT
•Karla Kash at kkash@heidelberg.edu
Scholarship Info
MUSIC & THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Scholarships and participation awards available through audition
•Awards available for both majors and talented non-majors
•Audition is required for scholarship consideration
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:36 AM
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Comprehensive training in acting, musical theatre styles, music theory, dance, piano, and voice
•Audition for productions starting your first semester
•4 mainstage productions per year (2 plays, 2 musicals)
•Gundlach Theatre (main stage and black box) plus Ritz Theatre in downtown Tiffin
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•NYC Senior Showcase
•Most students attend Unified Professional Theatre Auditions (UPTA)
•Annual excursions to New York City, Chicago, or Stratford
•On- and off-campus internships with theaters and performing companies
VISITING GUEST ARTISTS
•3-5 professional guest artists per year through the Manning Theatre Endowment
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Encourages students to become "quadruple threats" — acting, singing, dancing, and behind-the-scenes skills
Updated Mar 24, 12:36 AM
Academic School Information
3.33
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
51%
Grad Rate
915
Enrollment
$48,466
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,650
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,556
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$18,217
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,974
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,556
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,376
Family Income $110k+$26,286
