Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Open-admission program with no audition required
•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
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature
•Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year
STUDY ABROAD
•Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom
OUTCOMES
•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
•93% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
Theatre Scholarship Audition/Interview DayNov 15, 2025
Theatre Scholarship Audition/Interview DayFeb 14, 2026
Theatre Scholarship Audition/Interview DayMar 28, 2026
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Marietta College via Common App or school application
•No separate theatre application required
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Optional — audition for Theatre Talent Scholarships on scheduled dates
•Contact: aeh003@marietta.edu for questions
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Open-admission program — no audition or application process beyond university admission
•Admitted to the BA Theatre program upon acceptance to Marietta College
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Theatre Talent Scholarships available even for BA students
•Audition or portfolio submission required for scholarship consideration only
•Audition/Interview Days: November 15, February 14, and 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
•Audition or portfolio required for scholarship consideration
•Priority given to applicants before March 28
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:16 AM
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
•Open-admission program with no audition required
•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
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Foundational education in acting, technical design, and dramatic literature
•Apply classroom knowledge to department productions starting freshman year
STUDY ABROAD
•Students in any major can study abroad while graduating on time
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom
OUTCOMES
•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
•93% of alumni satisfied with their decision to attend Marietta College
Updated Mar 27, 2:16 AM
Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
60%
Grad Rate
952
Enrollment
$57,180
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$39,652
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,083
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$18,254
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,191
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,547
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,084
Family Income $110k+$25,570
