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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum

Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis

Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production

First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors

Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum

Notable Alumni

Shelby Slager '20 — Best Actress winner at the Beverly Hills Film Festival for the short film Chasing June, which she also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors

Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation

Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.57

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,744

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$68,826

Before aid

Average net price

$21,044

After aid

Costs · northcentralcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum

Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis

Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production

First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors

Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum

Notable Alumni

Shelby Slager '20 — Best Actress winner at the Beverly Hills Film Festival for the short film Chasing June, which she also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors

Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation

Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum

Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis

Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production

First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors

Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum

Notable Alumni

Shelby Slager '20 — Best Actress winner at the Beverly Hills Film Festival for the short film Chasing June, which she also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors

Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation

Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

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 only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Contrasting One-Minute Monologues

All material should be memorized

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Headshot (Required)

Letter of Recommendation

One letter from a theatre professional; theatre educators may qualify

25 26 Theatre Guidelines (1).Pdf · northcentralcollege.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the North Central admission application before registering for a theatre scholarship audition or portfolio review

Registration is through the fine arts audition page after admission; North Central uses rolling admission

Important Notes

Theatre auditions and portfolio reviews are for Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship consideration

Auditioning or interviewing before the financial aid offer is strongly encouraged; later reviews could adjust other institutional aid

Contact

Case-by-case audition requests: ncauditionsrsvp@noctrl.edu

Fine arts questions: fineartauditions@noctrl.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person or virtual theatre scholarship auditions are available for admitted students

Published 2026-2027 audition and portfolio review dates have concluded

Newly applied students may still be considered for an individual audition case-by-case

Audition Expectations

Prepare the current theatre guideline requirements listed in the Submission Requirements card

Dress in a way that represents you well and feels comfortable for performance

Decisions

Audition results are available within 2-3 weeks

Contact

Ncauditionsrsvp@noctrl.edu

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships are available to admitted students, majors and non-majors

Awards are merit-based and vary by audition quality

No audition fee

Students may receive more than one fine arts scholarship, subject to the annual total award limit

Full theatre scholarship holders work on one show per term, complete one technical term per year, and contribute departmental service hours

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.57

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,744

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$68,826

Before aid

Average net price

$21,044

After aid

Costs · northcentralcollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum

Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis

Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework

Performance & Productions

Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production

First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors

Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum

Notable Alumni

Shelby Slager '20 — Best Actress winner at the Beverly Hills Film Festival for the short film Chasing June, which she also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in

Professional Development

Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors

Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation

Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre

Updated 3d ago