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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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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

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BFA Acting

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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 Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre Technology and Design

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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SelectiveStudy Abroad

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BA/BS Dance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training in voice, acting, and dance

•Comprehensive dance training including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre styles

•Private vocal performance lessons throughout the program

Notable Alumni

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

•Michael Detroit ('85) — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square; creator of UPTA, the largest professional theatre audition convention in the U.S.

Professional Development

•Capstone experience and entertainment arts management training

•Field studies and internship opportunities

•Study abroad opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 13 students

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 11, 8:33 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training in voice, acting, and dance

•Comprehensive dance training including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre styles

•Private vocal performance lessons throughout the program

Notable Alumni

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

•Michael Detroit ('85) — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square; creator of UPTA, the largest professional theatre audition convention in the U.S.

Professional Development

•Capstone experience and entertainment arts management training

•Field studies and internship opportunities

•Study abroad opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 13 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training in voice, acting, and dance

•Comprehensive dance training including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre styles

•Private vocal performance lessons throughout the program

Notable Alumni

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

•Michael Detroit ('85) — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square; creator of UPTA, the largest professional theatre audition convention in the U.S.

Professional Development

•Capstone experience and entertainment arts management training

•Field studies and internship opportunities

•Study abroad opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 13 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Audition Requirements

Songs

•One 16-32 BAR CUTTING OF A song in the musical theatre style

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option A

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

•Include a video of you dancing/moving in a musical theatre dance style (preferably jazz, tap, and/or ballet)

•If you are not the only person in the video, please be sure to indicate which performer you are

•It is helpful if your movement demonstrates any technical dance training you may have

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option B

•Ballet video optional

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

Official SourceVerified 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

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

•Be prepared to discuss your interest in the BFA Musical Theatre 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 (PUAs, thespian festivals, etc.), no separate Acceptd submission needed

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

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

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Conservatory-style immersive training in voice, acting, and dance

•Comprehensive dance training including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre styles

•Private vocal performance lessons throughout the program

Notable Alumni

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

•Michael Detroit ('85) — Executive Producer at Playhouse on the Square; creator of UPTA, the largest professional theatre audition convention in the U.S.

Professional Development

•Capstone experience and entertainment arts management training

•Field studies and internship opportunities

•Study abroad opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2029: 16 students

•Class of 2028: 13 students

Updated Jul 11, 8:33 PM