Marywood University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•Only NASM-accredited program in Northeast Pennsylvania
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Ensemble-based training philosophy with personalized instruction
•Three major theatrical and musical theatre productions annually
•Performances in the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts and Black Box Theatre
•Courses taught by working professionals in the entertainment industry
CAPSTONE
•All seniors present a capstone project representing the culmination of their work
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$35Waiver
Waived for Common App and direct applicants
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SELECTIONS, each 60-90 sec
•ONE MUSICAL THEATER SONG from any time period
•ONE CONTRASTING SELECTION — classical piece or second musical theater song in a contrasting style
•Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella
Monologues
ONE MEMORIZED MONOLOGUE, 1-2 min
•From a published play, screenplay, or teleplay
•Should be appropriate for your age and ability
Dance
SHORT DANCE EXCERPT
•Should demonstrate proficiency with dance and movement
•Choose a selection that showcases your strongest dance skills
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
No additional materials specified beyond audition performance
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•120 total credit hours
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply through Common App or Marywood direct application
•University acceptance required before audition scheduling
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Three-part audition: singing, acting, and dance
•Must demonstrate potential in all three areas
•Meet with the theatre program director for a short interview
SCHEDULING
•Must be accepted by the university before scheduling an audition
•Contact department to arrange audition date
•For talent scholarship consideration, auditions must be completed by March 1
Scholarship Info
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Talent scholarships available through audition
•Must complete audition by March 1 for scholarship consideration
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Academic School Information
3.56
Avg GPA (W)
84%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
1,821
Enrollment
$55,817
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$39,570
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,222
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$19,389
Family Income $30k - $48k$20,321
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,927
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,640
Family Income $110k+$26,569
