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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

Conservatory-style training built on Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, and Stage Combat I-II sequences

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

Required entrepreneurship component (MGT 215) covering the business side of the profession

Performance & Productions

Up to ten major productions each year give students repeated onstage and backstage roles

Maya Moreau became the first NMU student to win a Kennedy Center (KCACTF) Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship and advance to nationals

Notable Alumni

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

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

Facilities

508-seat Forest Roberts Theatre with a full orchestra pit and computerized lighting and sound

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 Sep 3, 12:01 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style training built on Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, and Stage Combat I-II sequences

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

Required entrepreneurship component (MGT 215) covering the business side of the profession

Performance & Productions

Up to ten major productions each year give students repeated onstage and backstage roles

Maya Moreau became the first NMU student to win a Kennedy Center (KCACTF) Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship and advance to nationals

Notable Alumni

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

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

Facilities

508-seat Forest Roberts Theatre with a full orchestra pit and computerized lighting and sound

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style training built on Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, and Stage Combat I-II sequences

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

Required entrepreneurship component (MGT 215) covering the business side of the profession

Performance & Productions

Up to ten major productions each year give students repeated onstage and backstage roles

Maya Moreau became the first NMU student to win a Kennedy Center (KCACTF) Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship and advance to nationals

Notable Alumni

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

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

Facilities

508-seat Forest Roberts Theatre with a full orchestra pit and computerized lighting and sound

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.nmu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Opens

Oct 1, 2027

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded-video audition submission deadline for departmental scholarship considerationMar 1, 2028

Program And Scholarship Auditionsinterviews · nmu.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

One short contemporary monologue

One short classical monologue

Wild Card VideoOptional

Maximum 5 minutes

Use this to show your personality or something meaningful about you, such as a special skill, story, instrument, skit, hobby, comedy, or how-to demonstration

Additional Materials

Slate Video

A brief close-up shot stating your full name, current city, state, and country

Introduce the pieces you will perform

Headshot

Upload a headshot

Resume

Detail acting, music, and dance training plus performance experience

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2028 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials through NMU Acceptd when the portal opens

Applicants attending a listed regional event that uses Acceptd or Submittable do not need a duplicate NMU submission

Important Notes

NMU states the next theatre and dance application cycle opens October 1, 2027

Submit by March 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

Scholarship offers are sent by April 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit materials through Acceptd if you cannot attend an in-person regional or national audition event

A short Zoom interview with faculty may be required after review of the audition

Be prepared to discuss your interest in NMU's BFA Acting program and your past experience

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

The program audition also serves as the departmental scholarship audition

Submit by March 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

Scholarship offers are sent no later than April 1

Incoming first-year students must accept scholarship offers 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

Conservatory-style training built on Stage Voice I-III, Movement I-III, and Stage Combat I-II sequences

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

Required entrepreneurship component (MGT 215) covering the business side of the profession

Performance & Productions

Up to ten major productions each year give students repeated onstage and backstage roles

Maya Moreau became the first NMU student to win a Kennedy Center (KCACTF) Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship and advance to nationals

Notable Alumni

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

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

Facilities

508-seat Forest Roberts Theatre with a full orchestra pit and computerized lighting and sound

Updated Sep 3, 12:01 AM