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Marywood University

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Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual

PROGRAM RECOGNITION
Combines a primary theatre concentration, business of the arts coursework, and a secondary arts concentration
Theatre concentration includes acting, stage management, theatre history, Theatre As A Business, and internship coursework
Secondary concentration options available in art, music, multimedia communication, or theatre
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
Over 20 ensembles and 3 major productions annually
Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center (Munley Theatre) and Black Box Theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Jean Kerr ('43) - playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Angela Sette LaVerghetta ('48) - esteemed music alumna and university trustee; the performing arts center bears her name
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Prepares graduates for arts administration roles in arts agencies, cultural organizations, arts education programs, and related business settings
Internship in the arts is strongly encouraged
VALUE
Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship

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