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Marywood University

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Secondary EducationTeacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Secondary EducationTeacher Cert

Browse programs

Composition & music studies

Theatre

Music education

Music performance

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BA Theatre Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Secondary EducationTeacher Cert

Training & Productions

Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts

Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience

Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre

Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities

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

Professional Development

Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway

Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level

Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools

Value

Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)

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 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts

Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience

Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre

Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities

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

Professional Development

Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway

Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level

Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools

Value

Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts

Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience

Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre

Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities

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

Professional Development

Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway

Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level

Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools

Value

Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$35

Deadline

Talent scholarship audition deadlineMar 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Auditions · marywood.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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.

Monologues

Acting Audition or Interview

Theatre majors whose focus is performing prepare a 1-2 minute memorized monologue from a published play

Choose a piece that is appropriate for your age and ability

If your strength is production work, such as stage management, design, or technical production, be prepared to discuss your experience and goals in these areas

Auditions · marywood.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or Marywood direct application

University acceptance required before audition scheduling

Enrollment

120 total credit hours

Interdisciplinary coursework in theatre, education, and communication arts

What's The Process

Audition Process

Must be accepted by the university before scheduling

Contact Stephen Garrison (sgarrison@maryu.marywood.edu) to arrange an interview

For talent scholarship consideration, auditions must be completed by March 1

Audition Expectations

Audition or interview with Stephen Garrison

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

Training & Productions

Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts

Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience

Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre

Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities

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

Professional Development

Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway

Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level

Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools

Value

Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)

Updated 6d ago