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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Acting, voice and speech, dramatic literature, directing, and design

Acting for both stage and screen

Performance history, theory, and critical research

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

Four venues: Little Theatre, EX Theatre, Reid Castle, Pius X Hall

Shakespeare Festival

Productions featuring NYC playwrights and directors

Notable Alumni

Graduates working at HERE Arts Center, SOHO Playhouse, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Greenwich House Theater, and People's Theatre

Location

30 miles from New York City

Internships for credit

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

58%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,180

Before aid

Average net price

$20,991

After aid

Tuition And Fees · mville.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 8:16 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Acting, voice and speech, dramatic literature, directing, and design

Acting for both stage and screen

Performance history, theory, and critical research

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

Four venues: Little Theatre, EX Theatre, Reid Castle, Pius X Hall

Shakespeare Festival

Productions featuring NYC playwrights and directors

Notable Alumni

Graduates working at HERE Arts Center, SOHO Playhouse, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Greenwich House Theater, and People's Theatre

Location

30 miles from New York City

Internships for credit

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Program Highlights

Training

Acting, voice and speech, dramatic literature, directing, and design

Acting for both stage and screen

Performance history, theory, and critical research

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

Four venues: Little Theatre, EX Theatre, Reid Castle, Pius X Hall

Shakespeare Festival

Productions featuring NYC playwrights and directors

Notable Alumni

Graduates working at HERE Arts Center, SOHO Playhouse, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Greenwich House Theater, and People's Theatre

Location

30 miles from New York City

Internships for credit

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$75

Deadline

Early ActionNov 17, 2026

Priority Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Admissions · mville.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd Application DeadlineJun 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting Monologues

Keep the total combined time to 3 minutes

Choose 1 contemporary and 1 classical selection

One or both selections should involve strong physicalization

Additional Materials

Headshot

Submit a headshot and/or photo

Resume

Submit a theatre resume detailing training, performance experience, and skills

Essay

Explain why you would like to study theatre at Manhattanville and outline your career goals

Technical theatre-focused applicants should note that interest in the essay

Letter of Recommendation

Submit a recommendation from a teacher in the field

Transcript

Submit transcripts from your most recent schooling

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials and supporting documents via Acceptd

Also apply separately through Common App, Coalition App, or the Manhattanville application

Admission Pathway

Rolling admission

Students do not need to audition to minor in Theatre

Technical theatre applicants submit an essay instead of auditioning

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions and video submissions via Acceptd are both available

Applicants within 100 miles of campus should audition in person

A video submission serves as the official audition, not a prescreen

Contact

Vincent Mraz: vincent.mraz@mville.edu

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

The audition is used to recommend performing arts scholarships

Performing arts scholarships are available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

58%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,180

Before aid

Average net price

$20,991

After aid

Tuition And Fees · mville.edu College Scorecard

Training

Acting, voice and speech, dramatic literature, directing, and design

Acting for both stage and screen

Performance history, theory, and critical research

Performance & Productions

Six mainstage productions per year

Four venues: Little Theatre, EX Theatre, Reid Castle, Pius X Hall

Shakespeare Festival

Productions featuring NYC playwrights and directors

Notable Alumni

Graduates working at HERE Arts Center, SOHO Playhouse, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Greenwich House Theater, and People's Theatre

Location

30 miles from New York City

Internships for credit

B@M (Broadway at Manhattanville) club

Updated Sep 3, 8:16 PM