Marietta College
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Develops techniques for script analysis, character creation, and collaboration
•Hands-on experience through practicum courses tied to productions
•Senior Capstone project demonstrating mastery of performance skills
PRODUCTIONS
•At least five theatre projects produced annually
•Recent productions include Medea, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and The Laramie Project
•Perform starting freshman year
FACILITIES
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons, orchestra pit, modern lighting and sound
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
Theatre Audition/Interview DayNov 15, 2025
Theatre Audition/Interview DayFeb 14, 2026
Theatre Audition/Interview DayMar 28, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES
•Both must be memorized
•Contrasting in tone, style, or period
Additional Materials
RESUME (required)
•Theatre resume documenting experience
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Marietta College via Common App or school application
•Complete separate Theatre program application via apply.marietta.edu
SCHOLARSHIP
•Theatre Talent Scholarships: $1,500 to $5,000 per year
•Priority given to applicants before March 28
•Contact: aeh003@marietta.edu for questions or late applications
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Perform two contrasting monologues on-campus or via online video
•Faculty interview conducted in same format as audition
•Theatre resume required
AUDITION/INTERVIEW DATES
•Saturday, November 15, 2025
•Saturday, February 14, 2026
•Saturday, March 28, 2026
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
•Upload to YouTube, personal website, or cloud storage
•All performances must be memorized
IMPORTANT
•Program acceptance is provisional until admitted to Marietta College
•Priority for talent scholarships given to applicants before March 28
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 who apply before March 28
REQUIREMENTS
•Full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress
•Participation in one theatre production each semester
•Complete Acting I, Backstage Experience, or Dance for Theatre during first year
ELIGIBILITY
•One talent scholarship allowed per student across Art, Music, and Theatre departments
•Recipients eligible for need-based assistance receive combined financial aid award
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Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
1,035
Enrollment
$57,180
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$38,974
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,372
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$14,987
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,731
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,626
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,834
Family Income $110k+$25,625
