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Marietta College

Marietta, OH

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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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

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 2d ago

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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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

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

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 2d ago