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Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities

•Member of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance (MTEA)

•Only Designated Linklater Voice Teacher (DTL) in Michigan on faculty

•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university

•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years

Training

•Acting classes, individual vocal instruction, and dance training

•Ballet, jazz, and modern dance coursework

•Musical theatre and opera performance opportunities

•Nightclub Cabaret Acts course (THA 4051)

Performance & Productions

•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)

•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts

•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus

•Three to four musical theatre productions per year on main stage

Notable Alumni

•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards

•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV

•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, 160+ screen credits

Professional Development

•Senior Experience and Showcase in New York City

•Connects graduating students with industry professionals, casting directors, and agents

•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece

•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders

•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program

•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

12.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,772

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,867

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,120

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities

•Member of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance (MTEA)

•Only Designated Linklater Voice Teacher (DTL) in Michigan on faculty

•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university

•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years

Training

•Acting classes, individual vocal instruction, and dance training

•Ballet, jazz, and modern dance coursework

•Musical theatre and opera performance opportunities

•Nightclub Cabaret Acts course (THA 4051)

Performance & Productions

•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)

•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts

•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus

•Three to four musical theatre productions per year on main stage

Notable Alumni

•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards

•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV

•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, 160+ screen credits

Professional Development

•Senior Experience and Showcase in New York City

•Connects graduating students with industry professionals, casting directors, and agents

•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece

•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders

•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program

•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities

•Member of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance (MTEA)

•Only Designated Linklater Voice Teacher (DTL) in Michigan on faculty

•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university

•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years

Training

•Acting classes, individual vocal instruction, and dance training

•Ballet, jazz, and modern dance coursework

•Musical theatre and opera performance opportunities

•Nightclub Cabaret Acts course (THA 4051)

Performance & Productions

•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)

•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts

•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus

•Three to four musical theatre productions per year on main stage

Notable Alumni

•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards

•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV

•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, 160+ screen credits

Professional Development

•Senior Experience and Showcase in New York City

•Connects graduating students with industry professionals, casting directors, and agents

•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece

•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders

•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program

•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret

Key Info

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Deadline

Rolling Video AuditionsAug 15, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

MTCP Song Option a

•One song written BEFORE 1970

•One song written AFTER 1970

•Contrasting styles

•60-90 seconds each

Monologues

MTCP Monologue Option a

•One monologue from a published play or professional writer

•60-90 seconds

Dance

MTCP Dance Option a

•Dance/movement video required

•Must include at least one turn, one jump, and one kick

•Or suitable rotation, elevation, and extension

•60-90 seconds

Ballet

MTCP Ballet Option a

•Ballet video required

•Include: plié, tendu, grand battement series, pirouettes en dehors (both sides), grand jeté

Wildcard

WILDCARD (video auditions only)

•Optional as part of MTCP Option A video submission

•Up to 60 seconds — no slate required

•Can be anything: a special skill, an interesting story, a passion speech, an instrument you play

•Not required for in-person auditions

Additional Materials

Headshot (required)

•Headshot or recent photograph

Resume (required)

•Single-page resume listing productions, roles, and training

Slate video (video auditions only)

•Combine slate into the first video submitted per MTCP guidelines

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Application Logistics

•Apply and be accepted to Oakland University first

•Complete university application at least two weeks before audition date

•Register for an audition via the SMTD registration form when registration is open

•No application fee or audition registration fee

•2026-2027 in-person audition cycle has concluded; rolling video auditions are accepted until August 15, 2026

•2027-2028 audition registration opens by October 1, 2026

•Program aligns with Musical Theatre Common Prescreen Option A

•Video auditions follow full MTCP Option A requirements

•In-person auditions are final auditions - no prescreen round

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment

•Transfer students follow the same two-step process and provide unofficial transcripts

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Three parts: singing, acting, and dancing

•Two 32-bar song selections with provided accompanist

•One contemporary monologue (1 min max)

•Group dance call

•Interview with faculty

•Choreography video sent one week before audition

•Learn choreography and present it at audition

•Years of technical training beneficial but enthusiasm valued

•Follow MTCP Option A for all selections

•Required sections: Slate, Song 1 & 2, Monologue, Ballet, Dance

•Wildcard section is optional

•Upload to a file sharing platform (YouTube, Google Drive, iCloud, etc.)

•Set sharing permissions so anyone with the link can view

•Virtual interview scheduled after faculty review

Contact

•Alex Sellers at smtdadmissions@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2030

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Talent-based scholarships awarded based on audition performance

•Students who audition in February or March are automatically considered

•No separate scholarship application required

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

12.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,772

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,867

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,120

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities

•Member of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance (MTEA)

•Only Designated Linklater Voice Teacher (DTL) in Michigan on faculty

•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university

•90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years

Training

•Acting classes, individual vocal instruction, and dance training

•Ballet, jazz, and modern dance coursework

•Musical theatre and opera performance opportunities

•Nightclub Cabaret Acts course (THA 4051)

Performance & Productions

•Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)

•Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts

•One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus

•Three to four musical theatre productions per year on main stage

Notable Alumni

•Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards

•David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV

•Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, 160+ screen credits

Professional Development

•Senior Experience and Showcase in New York City

•Connects graduating students with industry professionals, casting directors, and agents

•Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece

•Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders

•Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program

•Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret

Updated 3d ago