North Central College
Faith-BasedTest-OptionalLGBTQ+
Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRIPLE THREAT TRAINING
•Develops competencies across acting, singing, and dancing
•Six semesters of Voice Lessons focused on musical theatre
•Eight credit hours of dance requirements
•Coursework in Acting for the Musical Stage, Music Theory for Actors, and Script Analysis
PRODUCTIONS
•Seven full theatrical productions annually, including two musicals
•First-year students are cast in productions
•Musical Theatre scholarship holders required to audition for all productions (musical and non-musical)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior Showcase for Chicago casting directors and agents immediately following graduation
•Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Greenhouse Theater Center
•Guest artist workshops and professional collaborations
ALUMNI SUCCESS
•Graduates cast at Steppenwolf, American Theatre Company, Light Opera Works, and cruise line productions
•Alumni accepted to graduate programs at NYU Tisch and University of Alabama
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
In-Person Audition (Music, Theatre & Art)Jan 24, 2026
In-Person Audition (Theatre)Feb 27, 2026
In-Person Audition (Music & Theatre)Mar 28, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
32 BARS OF ONE SONG
•Should contrast in tone/style from your monologue
•Use an accompaniment track (a cappella acceptable if needed)
•In-person auditions may use a provided accompanist — bring one copy of sheet music in correct key
Monologues
ONE ONE-MINUTE MONOLOGUE
•Must be memorized and well-rehearsed
•Should represent your best acting skills
•Should contrast in tone/style from your song selection
•Provide one typed copy of your monologue
Additional Materials
RESUME & HEADSHOT (required)
•Typed resume with theatre experience
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•Two letters from theatre professionals (school theatre teacher, community theatre director, etc.)
AUDITION FORM (required)
•Complete the audition form prior to your audition date
Good to Know
REGISTRATION
•Register at northcentralcollege.edu/admissions/audition
•Must complete admission application first
IMPORTANT
•Audition strongly encouraged before receiving financial aid offer
•Auditioning after financial aid offer could result in adjustments to other institutional aid
CONTACT
•fineartauditions@noctrl.edu
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person or virtual auditions available
•Audition Days are half-day events including faculty meeting, student showcase, campus tours, warm-up, and audition
•Parents and guardians welcome to attend
RESULTS
•Audition results available within two weeks
Scholarship Info
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Merit-based awards varying in amount based on audition quality
•Available to both majors and non-majors
•Students auditioning in multiple categories receive one combined Theatre Scholarship
•No limit on total fine arts scholarships per student (capped annually)
•Scholarship holders must participate in one show per term
•Can also audition for Music, Art, and Forensics scholarships
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:39 AM
TRIPLE THREAT TRAINING
•Develops competencies across acting, singing, and dancing
•Six semesters of Voice Lessons focused on musical theatre
•Eight credit hours of dance requirements
•Coursework in Acting for the Musical Stage, Music Theory for Actors, and Script Analysis
PRODUCTIONS
•Seven full theatrical productions annually, including two musicals
•First-year students are cast in productions
•Musical Theatre scholarship holders required to audition for all productions (musical and non-musical)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior Showcase for Chicago casting directors and agents immediately following graduation
•Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Greenhouse Theater Center
•Guest artist workshops and professional collaborations
ALUMNI SUCCESS
•Graduates cast at Steppenwolf, American Theatre Company, Light Opera Works, and cruise line productions
•Alumni accepted to graduate programs at NYU Tisch and University of Alabama
Updated Mar 24, 12:39 AM
Academic School Information
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
77%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
2,428
Enrollment
$60,123
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$45,726
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,044
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,507
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,486
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,362
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,590
Family Income $110k+$26,961
