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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training & Productions

~20 productions with ~100 performances per academic year

Study performance, stage management, scenic design, costume design, and lighting design

Located in the heart of Detroit

Degree Flexibility

Broad curriculum allows exploration across all theatre disciplines

Students may audition to transfer into BFA program

Program Recognition

Nationally-ranked performing arts program within the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

81%

school-wide

Grad rate

58%

Enrollment

15.6K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,214

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,184

Before aid

Average net price

$12,766

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wayne.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 11:47 AM

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

~20 productions with ~100 performances per academic year

Study performance, stage management, scenic design, costume design, and lighting design

Located in the heart of Detroit

Degree Flexibility

Broad curriculum allows exploration across all theatre disciplines

Students may audition to transfer into BFA program

Program Recognition

Nationally-ranked performing arts program within the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

~20 productions with ~100 performances per academic year

Study performance, stage management, scenic design, costume design, and lighting design

Located in the heart of Detroit

Degree Flexibility

Broad curriculum allows exploration across all theatre disciplines

Students may audition to transfer into BFA program

Program Recognition

Nationally-ranked performing arts program within the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Auditions

Audition & Visit Day

Nov 13, 2026Feb 5, 2027Apr 9, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Virtual audition submission (accepted year-round)Rolling

Application portal · Acceptd Auditions · theatreanddance.wayne.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

Two Monologues from plays, 2 min total

Select from plays with which you are familiar

Memorize both selections

Musical Theatre applicants may add 30 seconds of singing

Additional Materials

Portfolio (for Design/Technology Applicants)

Renderings of costumes or set designs

Models, light plots, prompt books

Production photographs

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Rolling Admissions

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Submit materials via Acceptd

Highly recommended to be accepted to the university prior to visiting campus

What's The Process

Audition or Interview

Performance applicants: prepare two monologues (2 min total)

Design/Technology applicants: interview with portfolio review

Audition Format

Submit application via Acceptd

On-campus auditions and interviews on scheduled visit days

Video audition accepted year-round

Audition Day

Meet at Hilberry Gateway at 10 AM for facility tour

Auditions and interviews follow in studios at Old Main

Contact

Email: theatre_recruit@wayne.edu

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Four-year scholarships awarded by audition or interview

Available to incoming and transfer students

Endowed Scholarships

Additional scholarship opportunities through AcademicWorks

Application opens October, March 1 deadline

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.40

Admit rate

81%

school-wide

Grad rate

58%

Enrollment

15.6K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,214

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,184

Before aid

Average net price

$12,766

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wayne.edu College Scorecard

Training & Productions

~20 productions with ~100 performances per academic year

Study performance, stage management, scenic design, costume design, and lighting design

Located in the heart of Detroit

Degree Flexibility

Broad curriculum allows exploration across all theatre disciplines

Students may audition to transfer into BFA program

Program Recognition

Nationally-ranked performing arts program within the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance

Updated Sep 4, 11:47 AM