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Marietta College

Marietta, OH

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Training

•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance

•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training

•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation

Performance & Productions

•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed

•Recent musicals include Ride the Cyclone, Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Heathers, and Little Women

Notable Alumni

•Nick Gehlfuss ('07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC's Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom

Professional Development

•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months

Facilities

•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)

•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons

Academic info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

952

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$21,083

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,652

before aid

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

$0-30k$18,254

$30-48k$17,191

$48-75k$18,547

$75-110k$20,084

$110k+$25,570

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Program info updated May 29, 3:48 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance

•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training

•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation

Performance & Productions

•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed

•Recent musicals include Ride the Cyclone, Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Heathers, and Little Women

Notable Alumni

•Nick Gehlfuss ('07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC's Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom

Professional Development

•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months

Facilities

•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)

•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons

Program Highlights

Training

•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance

•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training

•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation

Performance & Productions

•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed

•Recent musicals include Ride the Cyclone, Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Heathers, and Little Women

Notable Alumni

•Nick Gehlfuss ('07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC's Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom

Professional Development

•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months

Facilities

•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)

•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons

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Auditions

Theatre Audition/Interview DayNov 15, 2025

Theatre Audition/Interview DayFeb 14, 2026

Theatre Audition/Interview DayMar 28, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING MUSICAL THEATRE SONGS

•Both must be memorized

•On-campus auditions: accompanist provided or bring backup music

•Online submissions: sing with recorded accompaniment

Monologues

ONE MONOLOGUE

•Must be memorized

Dance

Dance Call

•On-campus: participate in group dance call

•Online: submit a dance video demonstrating two contrasting styles (maximum 5 minutes)

-Required for applicants with 7+ years of dance experience at intermediate or advanced level

-Optional for other applicants

Additional Materials

Resume (required)

•Theatre resume documenting experience

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Marietta College via Common App or school application

•Complete separate Theatre program application via apply.marietta.edu

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment

•Contact: aeh003@marietta.edu for questions or late applications

Important Notes

•Theatre Talent Scholarships: $1,500 to $5,000 per year

•Priority given to applicants before March 28

•One talent scholarship allowed per student across Art, Music, and Theatre

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Saturday, November 15, 2025

•Saturday, February 14, 2026

•Saturday, March 28, 2026

•Program acceptance is provisional until admitted to Marietta College

•Priority for talent scholarships given to applicants before March 28

Audition Expectations

•Three components: singing, acting, and dance

•On-campus audition or online video submission

•Faculty interview conducted after materials review

•Accompanist provided or bring your own backup music

•Dance call included

•Upload videos to YouTube, personal website, or cloud storage

•All songs and monologue must be memorized

•Dance video optional unless you have 7+ years of experience

Scholarship Info

Theatre Talent Scholarships

•$1,500 to $5,000 per year ($6,000 to $20,000 total)

•Open to all majors with demonstrated theatre talent

•Priority given to applicants before March 28

•One talent scholarship allowed per student across Art, Music, and Theatre

Academic info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

952

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$21,083

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,652

before aid

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

$0-30k$18,254

$30-48k$17,191

$48-75k$18,547

$75-110k$20,084

$110k+$25,570

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance

•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training

•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation

Performance & Productions

•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed

•Recent musicals include Ride the Cyclone, Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Heathers, and Little Women

Notable Alumni

•Nick Gehlfuss ('07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC's Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom

Professional Development

•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months

Facilities

•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)

•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons

Updated May 29, 3:48 AM

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