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University of Northwestern - St Paul

Saint Paul, MN

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Flexible 20-credit concentration allows customization across all areas of theatre

Any THE-prefix courses eligible toward concentration requirements

Experience in acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical production

Venues & Performance

Knight Performance Hall with one of the largest stages in the Twin Cities area

Black Box Theatre for intimate productions

Six production opportunities per year

Faith & Community

Christ-centered approach integrating arts with Christian worldview

Twin Cities proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul's professional theatre industry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,700

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$55,728

Before aid

Average net price

$27,705

After aid

2627 Tuition And Fees.Pdf · unwsp.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Oct 5, 2:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Flexible 20-credit concentration allows customization across all areas of theatre

Any THE-prefix courses eligible toward concentration requirements

Experience in acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical production

Venues & Performance

Knight Performance Hall with one of the largest stages in the Twin Cities area

Black Box Theatre for intimate productions

Six production opportunities per year

Faith & Community

Christ-centered approach integrating arts with Christian worldview

Twin Cities proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul's professional theatre industry

Program Highlights

Training

Flexible 20-credit concentration allows customization across all areas of theatre

Any THE-prefix courses eligible toward concentration requirements

Experience in acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical production

Venues & Performance

Knight Performance Hall with one of the largest stages in the Twin Cities area

Black Box Theatre for intimate productions

Six production opportunities per year

Faith & Community

Christ-centered approach integrating arts with Christian worldview

Twin Cities proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul's professional theatre industry

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Opens

Jul 13, 2026

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineAug 1, 2027

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Program AppApplication

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School Website

Deadline

Theatre Audition Application DeadlineOct 26, 2026

Spring Audition Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Auditions

Theatre Audition DayOct 31, 2026

Audition Day (Music & Theatre)Feb 27, 2027

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Scholarship Audition, Interview, and Portfolio Requirements

Optional audition, interview, and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Songs

Musical Theatre Audition Option

Two musical theatre selections (one upbeat, one ballad)

18-33 bars/measures each

Accompanist provided for in-person auditions

Monologues

Option A: Two Contrasting Monologues

One classic monologue

One modern monologue

Should be opposite in style

Option B: One Modern Monologue

If choosing the Musical Theatre audition option, prepare one modern monologue in addition to two MT songs

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required for Performance Audition Option)

Up-to-date headshot for in-person auditions

Resume (Required for Performance Audition Option)

Include training and performance experience

Portfolio (Required for Design/Production Interview Option)

Hard copy portfolio presented during technical interview

Variety of materials highlighting technical and design work over last four years

Design portfolios: theatre renderings, graphics, working drawings, ground plans, lighting plots, props, masks, photography

Stage Management portfolios: prompt books, calling scripts, scope of productions

Refine portfolio to discuss each entry within 10 minutes

Sheet Music (Required)

Bring sheet music for the provided accompanist

Theatre Scholarships · unwsp.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

University application via Common App or school website

Separate scholarship audition application via department portal

Contact

Email: theatre@unwsp.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required for Admission

Audition or portfolio interview is for scholarship consideration only

Scholarship Options

Performance audition: two contrasting monologues OR two MT selections plus one monologue

Technical/Design portfolio interview: present hard copy portfolio for faculty review (10 minutes plus discussion)

Auditions held on campus throughout the day

Audition Day

Tour of theatre spaces

Meet-and-greet with theatre majors, faculty, and staff

Complimentary performance of current production

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Scholarships awarded through audition or portfolio interview process

Available to incoming Theatre majors and minors

Performance audition or Technical/Design portfolio interview options

Audition days include complimentary performance tickets and campus tour

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,700

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$55,728

Before aid

Average net price

$27,705

After aid

2627 Tuition And Fees.Pdf · unwsp.edu College Scorecard

Training

Flexible 20-credit concentration allows customization across all areas of theatre

Any THE-prefix courses eligible toward concentration requirements

Experience in acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical production

Venues & Performance

Knight Performance Hall with one of the largest stages in the Twin Cities area

Black Box Theatre for intimate productions

Six production opportunities per year

Faith & Community

Christ-centered approach integrating arts with Christian worldview

Twin Cities proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul's professional theatre industry

Updated Oct 5, 2:39 PM

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