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MidAmerica Nazarene University

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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Musical Theatre is a published 18-hour emphasis track within MNU's BA Theatre curriculum

The 2026-2027 catalog lists Introduction To Music Theory, Music Theory I, Aural Skills I, Keyboard Skills I, two semesters of Ensembles, eight semesters of Applied Voice lessons (four lower-division and four upper-division), and Musical Theatre Dance II as the Musical Theatre Track requirements

Performance & Productions

Theatre students contribute onstage or on crews for four major productions each year, including two musicals

Additional opportunities include the Improv Team, student-directed one-acts, the 24-hour Play Festival, and the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Facilities

Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center, Mabee Hall, and Sunderland Black Box Theater

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

983

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,320

Before aid

Average net price

$32,165

After aid

Undergrad Program Costs · mnu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Musical Theatre is a published 18-hour emphasis track within MNU's BA Theatre curriculum

Performance & Productions

Theatre students contribute onstage or on crews for four major productions each year, including two musicals

Additional opportunities include the Improv Team, student-directed one-acts, the 24-hour Play Festival, and the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Facilities

Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center, Mabee Hall, and Sunderland Black Box Theater

Program Highlights

Training

Musical Theatre is a published 18-hour emphasis track within MNU's BA Theatre curriculum

Performance & Productions

Theatre students contribute onstage or on crews for four major productions each year, including two musicals

Additional opportunities include the Improv Team, student-directed one-acts, the 24-hour Play Festival, and the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Facilities

Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center, Mabee Hall, and Sunderland Black Box Theater

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Auditions

On-Campus Scholarship Audition

Oct 14 & 31, 2026Nov 11, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 4, 2027Apr 10 & 17, 2027

Special invitation scholarship audition for high school juniorsMay 14, 2027

Undergraduate Arts And Humanities · mnu.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Songs

One Musical-Theatre Selection

Prepare one 32-bar musical-theatre piece

Monologues

One Monologue

Prepare one monologue of approximately 90 seconds

Undergraduate Arts And Humanities · mnu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the MNU university application

Submit the Theatre Scholarship Application Form for theatre-scholarship consideration

Fall 2027 early-action applications are currently open

Important Notes

The reviewed source describes scholarship auditions, not a separate audition required for theatre admission

FAFSA is used for aid consideration; MNU code 007032

What's The Process

Audition Process

Scholarship auditions are scheduled through the Theatre Scholarship Application Form

Published 2026-2027 auditions are in person on MNU's Olathe campus; applicants unable to attend should contact performingarts@mnu.edu

Audition Expectations

Be ready to discuss theatre experience with faculty

Be prepared to cold read from several scripts

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Theatre scholarships are available to exceptional students who submit the Theatre Scholarship Application Form and complete a successful audition

Published scholarship auditions are held in person on MNU's Olathe campus

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

983

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,320

Before aid

Average net price

$32,165

After aid

Undergrad Program Costs · mnu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Musical Theatre is a published 18-hour emphasis track within MNU's BA Theatre curriculum

Performance & Productions

Theatre students contribute onstage or on crews for four major productions each year, including two musicals

Additional opportunities include the Improv Team, student-directed one-acts, the 24-hour Play Festival, and the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Facilities

Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center, Mabee Hall, and Sunderland Black Box Theater

Updated 3d ago

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