Manhattanville University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Engaging study of acting, voice and speech, dramatic literature, directing, and design
•Acting for stage and screen with effective techniques for diverse works
•Performance history, theory, and critical research
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Six mainstage productions per year
•Productions host upcoming playwrights and directors from New York City
•Participate in two theatre productions and one stage crew practicum
FACILITIES
•Four on-campus performance venues: Little Theatre, EX Theatre, Reid Castle, and Pius X Hall
•Annual Manhattanville Shakespeare Festival at Reid Castle
•Ten soundproof practice rooms
CAREER & INTERNSHIPS
•30 miles from New York City
•Internships for degree credit in NYC
•Alumni work at companies across New York State
STUDENT LIFE
•Broadway @ Manhattanville (B@M) club and other performing arts organizations
•Dance troupes, Castle Concerts Club, and more
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 18, 2025
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$75
Program AppApplication
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Deadline
Acceptd SubmissionJun 1, 2026
Auditions
On-Campus (Manhattanville University)Nov 16, 2025
NYC (location TBD)Jan 24, 2026
On-Campus (Manhattanville University)Feb 22, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 3 min combined max
•Ideally one contemporary and one classical
•One or both should involve strong physicalization
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•Headshot and/or photo
resume (required)
•Theatre resume detailing training history, performance experience, and any other skills (musical instruments, etc.)
ESSAY (required)
•Describe why you would like to study theatre at Manhattanville
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•From a teacher in the field
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit audition materials and documents via Acceptd
•Acceptd submission deadline: June 1, 2026
UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
•Must apply for admission separately through Common App, Coalition App, or Manhattanville Application
•Admission offers made on a rolling basis
ELIGIBILITY
•Students do not need to audition to minor in Theatre
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition or video submission via Acceptd
•Manhattanville prefers all applicants within 100 miles of campus audition in person
•Video submission is your official audition — not a prescreen
AUDITION DATES (FALL 2025 / SPRING 2026)
•Sunday, November 16 — Manhattanville University
•Saturday, January 24 — NYC (location TBD)
•Sunday, February 22 — Manhattanville University
•Exact timing and location shared after registration
TECHNICAL THEATRE
•If primarily interested in technical theater, an audition is not required
•Note your interest in focusing on technical theater in your application essay
CONTACT
•Erica Harris, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
•914-323-1259 | Erica.Harris@mville.edu
Scholarship Info
•Audition is used to recommend scholarships for incoming students
•Performing arts scholarships available
Program info updated 4 days ago
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
58%
Grad Rate
1,250
Enrollment
$58,832
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$42,950
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,842
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,789
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,825
Family Income $48k - $75k$24,736
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,892
Family Income $110k+$32,501
