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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Arts program in Musical Theatre accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Combines music, theatre, and dance curricula within a BA Music concentration

Training & Productions

Ensemble-based training philosophy with personalized instruction

Three major theatrical and musical theatre productions annually; recent productions include Godspell, Once Upon a Mattress, and Sunday in the Park with George

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

Required senior capstone project representing the culmination of student work

Notable Alumni

Jean Kerr ('43) — playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Michele Knotz — voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

61%

school-wide

Grad rate

72%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,828

Before aid

Average net price

$23,388

After aid

Act 69 Data 24 25 Higher Education Cost Transparency.Pdf · marywood.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 8h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Arts program in Musical Theatre accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Combines music, theatre, and dance curricula within a BA Music concentration

Training & Productions

Ensemble-based training philosophy with personalized instruction

Three major theatrical and musical theatre productions annually; recent productions include Godspell, Once Upon a Mattress, and Sunday in the Park with George

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

Required senior capstone project representing the culmination of student work

Notable Alumni

Jean Kerr ('43) — playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Michele Knotz — voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Arts program in Musical Theatre accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Combines music, theatre, and dance curricula within a BA Music concentration

Training & Productions

Ensemble-based training philosophy with personalized instruction

Three major theatrical and musical theatre productions annually; recent productions include Godspell, Once Upon a Mattress, and Sunday in the Park with George

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

Required senior capstone project representing the culmination of student work

Notable Alumni

Jean Kerr ('43) — playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Michele Knotz — voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

$35

Deadline

PriorityMar 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Auditions · marywood.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus (Vocalists & Musical Theatre)

Dec 13, 2025Jan 17 & 31, 2026

On-Campus Full-Day Audition/Workshop (Vocalists & Musical Theatre)Feb 21, 2026

On-Campus (All Applicants)Feb 28, 2026

Auditions · marywood.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 Selections

Two contrasting musical theatre selections, OR one classical piece and one musical theatre selection

Accompanist provided by the university

Monologues

One Memorized Monologue, 1-2 Min

From a published play, screenplay, or teleplay

Should be appropriate for your age and ability

Dance

Dance Call

You will be taught a short dance routine during the audition

Attire

Please bring attire that allows freedom of movement

Auditions · marywood.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or Marywood direct application

University acceptance required before audition scheduling

Enrollment

Fall enrollment

Music (Musical Theatre) major includes 75 credits across music, theatre, and dance

What's The Process

Audition Process

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

Audition Expectations

Three-part audition: singing, acting, and dance

Must demonstrate potential in all three areas

Meet with the theatre program director for a short interview

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Talent scholarships available through audition

Must complete audition by March 1 for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

61%

school-wide

Grad rate

72%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,828

Before aid

Average net price

$23,388

After aid

Act 69 Data 24 25 Higher Education Cost Transparency.Pdf · marywood.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Arts program in Musical Theatre accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Combines music, theatre, and dance curricula within a BA Music concentration

Training & Productions

Ensemble-based training philosophy with personalized instruction

Three major theatrical and musical theatre productions annually; recent productions include Godspell, Once Upon a Mattress, and Sunday in the Park with George

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

Required senior capstone project representing the culmination of student work

Notable Alumni

Jean Kerr ('43) — playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Michele Knotz — voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series

Updated 8h ago