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Marietta College

Marietta, OH

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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Theatre

Music performance

Composition & music studies

Dance

Music education

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BA Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature

Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year

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

92% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College

Study Abroad

Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students pursuing theatre alongside a secondary major, minor, or certificate

Popular double-major pairings include Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.61

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

952

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,842

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,764

Before aid

Average net price

$21,083

After aid

Cost Attendance · marietta.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 25, 12:48 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature

Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year

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

92% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College

Study Abroad

Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students pursuing theatre alongside a secondary major, minor, or certificate

Popular double-major pairings include Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology

Program Highlights

Training

Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature

Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year

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

92% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College

Study Abroad

Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students pursuing theatre alongside a secondary major, minor, or certificate

Popular double-major pairings include Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Auditions

Theatre Audition/Interview Day

Nov 20, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Theatre Application Requirements · marietta.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Marietta College via Common App or school application

No separate theatre application required

Important Notes

Optional — audition for Theatre Talent Scholarships on scheduled dates

Contact: aeh003@marietta.edu for questions

Theatre Talent Scholarships available even for BA students

Audition or portfolio submission required for scholarship consideration only

Audition/Interview Days: November 20, 2026; January 23, 2027; and February 20, 2027

Portal contradiction: requirements page now headed "Requirements for Incoming 2027 Students" with on-campus dates Nov 20, 2026 / Jan 23, 2027 / Feb 20, 2027, but the linked sign-up portal is titled "2025-26 Fine Arts Audition Days" and reads "There are no upcoming events to display" as of Sept 25, 2026

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open-admission program - no audition or application process beyond university admission

Admitted to the BA Theatre program upon acceptance to Marietta College

Optional Theatre Talent Scholarship consideration requires audition or portfolio materials plus a faculty interview

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

Audition or portfolio required for scholarship consideration

Priority given to applicants who apply and audition by January 23

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.61

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

952

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,842

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,764

Before aid

Average net price

$21,083

After aid

Cost Attendance · marietta.edu College Scorecard

Training

Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature

Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year

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

92% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College

Study Abroad

Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time

Degree Flexibility

Designed for students pursuing theatre alongside a secondary major, minor, or certificate

Popular double-major pairings include Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology

Updated Sep 25, 12:48 PM