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University of Mary

Bismarck, ND

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BA Dramatic Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training Philosophy

Linklater vocal training, Meyerhold viewpoints, Grotowski movement exercises, and clowning

On-camera training for television and film work

Productions & Performance

Two main-stage productions per year plus a musical cabaret and student-directed work

Partnership with Canticle Productions for professional North Dakota feature films

Credits include A Heart like Water, Sanctified, and End of the Rope

Theater open to all majors and community members

Faculty

Daniel Bielinski, Director of Dramatic Arts and Fellow in Catholic Studies

Founded Canticle Productions for ND-based film and theater

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.80

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$22,356

Before aid

Average net price

$17,770

After aid

Cost Attendance · umary.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:42 PM

Program Highlights

Training Philosophy

Linklater vocal training, Meyerhold viewpoints, Grotowski movement exercises, and clowning

On-camera training for television and film work

Productions & Performance

Two main-stage productions per year plus a musical cabaret and student-directed work

Partnership with Canticle Productions for professional North Dakota feature films

Credits include A Heart like Water, Sanctified, and End of the Rope

Theater open to all majors and community members

Faculty

Daniel Bielinski, Director of Dramatic Arts and Fellow in Catholic Studies

Founded Canticle Productions for ND-based film and theater

Program Highlights

Training Philosophy

Linklater vocal training, Meyerhold viewpoints, Grotowski movement exercises, and clowning

On-camera training for television and film work

Productions & Performance

Two main-stage productions per year plus a musical cabaret and student-directed work

Partnership with Canticle Productions for professional North Dakota feature films

Credits include A Heart like Water, Sanctified, and End of the Rope

Theater open to all majors and community members

Faculty

Daniel Bielinski, Director of Dramatic Arts and Fellow in Catholic Studies

Founded Canticle Productions for ND-based film and theater

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website

Fee

$30

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · enroll.umary.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the standard university application

No audition or portfolio required

Contact: dtbielinski@umary.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.80

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$22,356

Before aid

Average net price

$17,770

After aid

Cost Attendance · umary.edu College Scorecard

Training Philosophy

Linklater vocal training, Meyerhold viewpoints, Grotowski movement exercises, and clowning

On-camera training for television and film work

Productions & Performance

Two main-stage productions per year plus a musical cabaret and student-directed work

Partnership with Canticle Productions for professional North Dakota feature films

Credits include A Heart like Water, Sanctified, and End of the Rope

Theater open to all majors and community members

Faculty

Daniel Bielinski, Director of Dramatic Arts and Fellow in Catholic Studies

Founded Canticle Productions for ND-based film and theater

Updated Aug 27, 9:42 PM

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