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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Acting

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BFA Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre Technology and Design

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA/BS Theatre and Entertainment Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training for aspiring acting professionals

•Comprehensive training in voice and movement, script/character analysis, and performance pedagogy

•Strong foundation courses including Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, Stage Combat I-II

•Advanced coursework in Acting II, Advanced Acting, and Advanced Shakespeare

Notable Alumni

•Leah Hocking — appeared in 10 Broadway musicals including Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia, and Grease; NMU honorary Doctor of Theater Studies

•Kelly Moscinski ('07) — Owner and Head of Casting at The Voicecaster in Burbank, CA; casts for Google, Amazon, Verizon, and major video games

Professional Development

•Entrepreneurship component with required MGT 215 course

•Study abroad opportunities available

Academic info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,085

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$14,277

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,773

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$7,697

$30-48k$7,185

$48-75k$11,051

$75-110k$16,324

$110k+$22,268

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training for aspiring acting professionals

•Comprehensive training in voice and movement, script/character analysis, and performance pedagogy

•Strong foundation courses including Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, Stage Combat I-II

•Advanced coursework in Acting II, Advanced Acting, and Advanced Shakespeare

Notable Alumni

•Leah Hocking — appeared in 10 Broadway musicals including Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia, and Grease; NMU honorary Doctor of Theater Studies

•Kelly Moscinski ('07) — Owner and Head of Casting at The Voicecaster in Burbank, CA; casts for Google, Amazon, Verizon, and major video games

Professional Development

•Entrepreneurship component with required MGT 215 course

•Study abroad opportunities available

Program Highlights

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training for aspiring acting professionals

•Comprehensive training in voice and movement, script/character analysis, and performance pedagogy

•Strong foundation courses including Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, Stage Combat I-II

•Advanced coursework in Acting II, Advanced Acting, and Advanced Shakespeare

Notable Alumni

•Leah Hocking — appeared in 10 Broadway musicals including Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia, and Grease; NMU honorary Doctor of Theater Studies

•Kelly Moscinski ('07) — Owner and Head of Casting at The Voicecaster in Burbank, CA; casts for Google, Amazon, Verizon, and major video games

Professional Development

•Entrepreneurship component with required MGT 215 course

•Study abroad opportunities available

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Deadline

Scholarship DeadlineJan 1, 2026

Auditions

Pittsburgh Unifieds (Pittsburgh, PA)Oct 10, 2025

Audition dateMid Atlantic Theatre and Dance (Glassboro, NJ)Texas Thespian Festival (Corpus Christi, TX)Nov 14, 2025

Texas Thespian Festival (Grapevine, TX)Nov 19, 2025

Michigan Thespian Festival (Lansing, MI)Dec 12, 2025

Audition dateIllinois Thespian Festival (Champaign, IL)Minnesota Thespian Festival (Eden Prairie, MN)Jan 8, 2026

Virginia Thespian Festival (McLean, VA)Jan 9, 2026

NUA Chicago (Chicago, IL)Feb 2, 2026

Audition Requirements

Monologues

TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES

•One short contemporary monologue

•One short classical monologue

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Optional 'Wild Card' Video (not to exceed 3 minutes): Think of this as an opportunity to show us your personality or something about you--what do you want us to know about you? This video might include a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, a skit, another dance style, a hobby that is meaningful to you, a day in your life, stand-up comedy, a 'how-to' video, etc.--let us know who you are!

Additional Materials

Slate Video

•Brief close-up shot stating your full name, current city, state, country, and the pieces you will be performing

Headshot

•Upload to audition form

Resume

•Detail all acting, music, and dance training, as well as performance experience

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Application Logistics

•Submit audition materials via Acceptd — no cost to applicant

•Must include ALL required materials to be considered for program acceptance and scholarships

Admission Pathway

•Rolling admission — you may hear relatively soon after your audition

•Only 10 students selected from national auditions each year

•120 total credits required with 72 credits in major coursework

Important Notes

•Applications must be submitted by January 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

•Scholarship offers sent no later than February 1

•Offers must be formally accepted by March 31

What's The Process

Audition Process

•A short Zoom interview with faculty may be required after reviewing your audition

•Be prepared to discuss your interest in the BFA Acting program and past experience

•Callbacks typically scheduled for day after final auditions

•Callback does not guarantee acceptance, and not being called back does not mean rejection

Audition Expectations

•Submit video materials via Acceptd, OR audition live at a regional/national event

•If attending an event that uses Acceptd or Submittable, no separate Acceptd submission needed

•Total video package should not exceed 3 minutes (not including Wild Card video)

Scholarship Info

•Departmental scholarships awarded based on auditions and interviews

•Scholarship offers sent no later than February 1

•Offers must be formally accepted by March 31

Academic info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,085

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$14,277

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,773

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$7,697

$30-48k$7,185

$48-75k$11,051

$75-110k$16,324

$110k+$22,268

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training for aspiring acting professionals

•Comprehensive training in voice and movement, script/character analysis, and performance pedagogy

•Strong foundation courses including Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, Stage Combat I-II

•Advanced coursework in Acting II, Advanced Acting, and Advanced Shakespeare

Notable Alumni

•Leah Hocking — appeared in 10 Broadway musicals including Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia, and Grease; NMU honorary Doctor of Theater Studies

•Kelly Moscinski ('07) — Owner and Head of Casting at The Voicecaster in Burbank, CA; casts for Google, Amazon, Verizon, and major video games

Professional Development

•Entrepreneurship component with required MGT 215 course

•Study abroad opportunities available

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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