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Marietta College

Marietta, OH

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Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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

School Info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

952

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,842

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$61,764

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,083

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 1:10 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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dates

Dates TBA

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School Website

Theatre Application Requirements · marietta.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Theatre Application Requirements · marietta.edu

Good to Know

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

•Program acceptance is provisional until admitted to Marietta College

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

School Info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

952

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,842

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$61,764

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,083

After aid

Official source 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 Aug 5, 1:10 AM