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MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Theatre

Acting/Directing

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Speech / Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Teacher Cert

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BA Music

Voice

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music and Worship

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Training

•Musical Theatre is a published emphasis track in MNU's Theatre BA

•Theatre training includes acting, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, technical production, and entrepreneurship

Performance & Productions

•Theatre students stage four major productions each year, including musicals in Mabee Hall and Sunderland Black Box Theater

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

Facilities

•Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center and Sunderland Black Box Theater

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

983

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,320

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,165

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 3, 1:41 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Musical Theatre is a published emphasis track in MNU's Theatre BA

•Theatre training includes acting, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, technical production, and entrepreneurship

Performance & Productions

•Theatre students stage four major productions each year, including musicals in Mabee Hall and Sunderland Black Box Theater

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

Facilities

•Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center and Sunderland Black Box Theater

Program Highlights

Training

•Musical Theatre is a published emphasis track in MNU's Theatre BA

•Theatre training includes acting, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, technical production, and entrepreneurship

Performance & Productions

•Theatre students stage four major productions each year, including musicals in Mabee Hall and Sunderland Black Box Theater

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

Facilities

•Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center 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

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Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

Musical Theatre Selection

•Prepare one 32-bar musical theatre piece for the theatre scholarship audition

Monologues

One Monologue

•Prepare one 90-second monologue to pair with the 32-bar musical theatre piece

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Complete the MNU application through the school website

•Use the Theatre Scholarship Application Form to be considered for theatre scholarship audition opportunities

•FAFSA is used for aid consideration; MNU code 007032

Important Notes

•Official Fall 2026 and Fall 2027 application links are posted, but a fixed final application deadline was not published

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

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Scholarship auditions are scheduled through the Theatre Scholarship Application Form

•Upcoming 2026-2027 auditions are listed as in-person events on the MNU campus

•Applicants unable to come to campus are directed to contact performingarts@mnu.edu

Audition Expectations

•Be ready to share theatre experience with faculty

•Be prepared to cold read from several scripts

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Audition

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

•Performing arts scholarship auditions are listed as in-person events on MNU's Olathe campus

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

983

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,320

Before aid

Average Net Price

$32,165

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Musical Theatre is a published emphasis track in MNU's Theatre BA

•Theatre training includes acting, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, technical production, and entrepreneurship

Performance & Productions

•Theatre students stage four major productions each year, including musicals in Mabee Hall and Sunderland Black Box Theater

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

Facilities

•Students work in the Bell Cultural Events Center and Sunderland Black Box Theater

Updated Jul 3, 1:41 AM