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BA/BS Theatre and Entertainment Arts

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

A 34-credit foundation spans stagecraft, acting, design, directing, stage management, theatre history, careers, and arts management

Foundation curriculum balances performance and technical theatre courses

Notable Alumni

Michael Detroit '85 — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square (Memphis), ~100 stage credits

Dr. Gregory Kunesh '62 — founded University of Oklahoma's musical theatre program

Travis Moscinski '09 — professional actor/voice actor, co-owner of The Voicecaster (LA)

Professional Development

13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

Internship, field study, and study abroad opportunities available

Degree Flexibility

Elective requirements let each student build a customized education

Choose between Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree options

No minor required for this major

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:16 PM

Program Highlights

Training

A 34-credit foundation spans stagecraft, acting, design, directing, stage management, theatre history, careers, and arts management

Foundation curriculum balances performance and technical theatre courses

Notable Alumni

Michael Detroit '85 — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square (Memphis), ~100 stage credits

Dr. Gregory Kunesh '62 — founded University of Oklahoma's musical theatre program

Travis Moscinski '09 — professional actor/voice actor, co-owner of The Voicecaster (LA)

Professional Development

13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

Internship, field study, and study abroad opportunities available

Degree Flexibility

Elective requirements let each student build a customized education

Choose between Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree options

No minor required for this major

Program Highlights

Training

A 34-credit foundation spans stagecraft, acting, design, directing, stage management, theatre history, careers, and arts management

Foundation curriculum balances performance and technical theatre courses

Notable Alumni

Michael Detroit '85 — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square (Memphis), ~100 stage credits

Dr. Gregory Kunesh '62 — founded University of Oklahoma's musical theatre program

Travis Moscinski '09 — professional actor/voice actor, co-owner of The Voicecaster (LA)

Professional Development

13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

Internship, field study, and study abroad opportunities available

Degree Flexibility

Elective requirements let each student build a customized education

Choose between Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree options

No minor required for this major

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Good to Know

Admission Pathway

NMU processes applications on a rolling basis — no application deadlines

No audition required for entrance into the program

Important Notes

Interview required for departmental scholarship consideration

Contact your program head to arrange a scholarship interview

What's The Process

No audition or interview required for program admission

Students interested in departmental scholarships should complete an interview

Once enrolled, students may audition for productions each season

Scholarship Info

Board of Trustees Talent Scholarships

Returning theatre and dance majors and minors are eligible for $500-$2,000 per year

Scholarships do not automatically renew but are renewable year to year upon application

Recipients must participate in NMU Theatre and Dance productions and remain in good standing

Scholarship Interview

An interview is required for departmental scholarship consideration

Contact the Theatre and Dance program head to arrange the interview

Scholarship offers are sent no later than April 1, and incoming first-year students must accept by May 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Training

A 34-credit foundation spans stagecraft, acting, design, directing, stage management, theatre history, careers, and arts management

Foundation curriculum balances performance and technical theatre courses

Notable Alumni

Michael Detroit '85 — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square (Memphis), ~100 stage credits

Dr. Gregory Kunesh '62 — founded University of Oklahoma's musical theatre program

Travis Moscinski '09 — professional actor/voice actor, co-owner of The Voicecaster (LA)

Professional Development

13-show season across mainstage, black box, and off-site venues

Internship, field study, and study abroad opportunities available

Degree Flexibility

Elective requirements let each student build a customized education

Choose between Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree options

No minor required for this major

Updated Aug 27, 11:16 PM