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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Directing and Dramaturgy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Directing and dramaturgy study emphasizes directing, script analysis, theatre history, dramaturgy, stagecraft, and Storefront Series

Students assist, dramaturg, and direct in a six-show theatre season with faculty professionals and guest artists

Storefront Series lets selected students conceive and execute a fully staged production with faculty supervision

Performance & Productions

New directors and dramaturgs get immediate production Practicum placements

Student directors and dramaturgs can apply to direct their own production as part of the department season

Students build portfolios of creative work and articulate a personal vision

Professional Development

Chicago theatre proximity, guest artist workshops, and an active faculty industry network

Faculty coach directing and design portfolios, summer internships, URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, and job interviews

Internships with 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

Directing and dramaturgy study emphasizes directing, script analysis, theatre history, dramaturgy, stagecraft, and Storefront Series

Students assist, dramaturg, and direct in a six-show theatre season with faculty professionals and guest artists

Storefront Series lets selected students conceive and execute a fully staged production with faculty supervision

Performance & Productions

New directors and dramaturgs get immediate production Practicum placements

Student directors and dramaturgs can apply to direct their own production as part of the department season

Students build portfolios of creative work and articulate a personal vision

Professional Development

Chicago theatre proximity, guest artist workshops, and an active faculty industry network

Faculty coach directing and design portfolios, summer internships, URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, and job interviews

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

Program Highlights

Training

Directing and dramaturgy study emphasizes directing, script analysis, theatre history, dramaturgy, stagecraft, and Storefront Series

Students assist, dramaturg, and direct in a six-show theatre season with faculty professionals and guest artists

Storefront Series lets selected students conceive and execute a fully staged production with faculty supervision

Performance & Productions

New directors and dramaturgs get immediate production Practicum placements

Student directors and dramaturgs can apply to direct their own production as part of the department season

Students build portfolios of creative work and articulate a personal vision

Professional Development

Chicago theatre proximity, guest artist workshops, and an active faculty industry network

Faculty coach directing and design portfolios, summer internships, URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, and job interviews

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Scholarship Interview and Portfolio 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 interview and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Representative Work Sample

Prepare a representative sample of your work, such as a past class assignment or production notes

May include script analysis, blocking, and character development

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 portfolio reviews 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 review case-by-case

Audition Expectations

Prepare the current theatre guideline portfolio or work sample listed in the Submission Requirements card

Be ready to discuss your theatre interests and creative work

Decisions

Review 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 directing/dramaturgy portfolio and interview 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

Directing and dramaturgy study emphasizes directing, script analysis, theatre history, dramaturgy, stagecraft, and Storefront Series

Students assist, dramaturg, and direct in a six-show theatre season with faculty professionals and guest artists

Storefront Series lets selected students conceive and execute a fully staged production with faculty supervision

Performance & Productions

New directors and dramaturgs get immediate production Practicum placements

Student directors and dramaturgs can apply to direct their own production as part of the department season

Students build portfolios of creative work and articulate a personal vision

Professional Development

Chicago theatre proximity, guest artist workshops, and an active faculty industry network

Faculty coach directing and design portfolios, summer internships, URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, and job interviews

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

Updated 3d ago