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North Central College

Naperville, IL

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre

Acting

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre

Acting

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

Directing & Dramaturgy

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatrical Design & Technology

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship 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

•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages

•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition

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

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.4K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$48,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$68,826

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,044

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d 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

•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages

•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition

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

•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages

•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition

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

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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

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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 two 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

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.4K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$48,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$68,826

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,044

After aid

Official source 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

•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages

•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition

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 6d ago