Theatre Application Requirements

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The B.F.A. programs and our Talent Scholarships all use the same Theatre Application process. This means you can apply both to a program and for a talent scholarship through only one application.

Requirements for incoming 2027 students

Theatre applications require:

  1. Audition or materials submission on campus during an official Audition/Interview Day OR online files submission of equivalent work
  2. Résumé of theatre experience
  3. Interview by department faculty in the same manner (on campus or online) as audition or materials submission

Any program acceptance or talent scholarship award is provisional until the recipient is accepted to Marietta College, so be sure to apply to Marietta College as well.

For talent scholarships, priority is given to students who apply and audition by January 23rd. If you wish to apply for a talent scholarship after this date, contact Aurora Held-Dodd (see bottom of this page) before completing your Marietta College application to ensure you can still apply.

 

Audition / Materials options

If you are applying for a program — with or without a talent scholarship — choose the application option below that best fits your goals. If you are applying for a talent scholarship ONLY, choose the application option that best shows your theatrical strengths.

  • B.F.A. in theatre program, production design & technology track

    • Applicants will attend an interview session with department faculty. 
    • Applicants may then be asked to submit additional materials relevant to their
      interest and experience as a follow-up to the interview. 
    • Students that are unable to attend a scheduled on-campus interview can request to interview
      virtually


    Students with prior experience in tech or design have the option to submit a portfolio or sample of relevant work prior to the scheduled interview

  • B.F.A. in theatre program, directing track

    • Directing and stage management applicants will attend an interview session with department faculty.
    • Applicants may then be asked to submit additional materials relevant to their interest and experience as a follow-up to the interview.

    Students with prior experience in directing or stage management have the option to submit the following prior to the scheduled interview.

    • Directing applicants: One sample of academic or dramatic writing with optional addition of a directing portfolio
    • Stage management applicants: Sample pages from your best production book or relevant material.


    Students with experience in both areas may elect to submit work samples that best represent their experience and skill.

 

  • B.F.A .in theatre program, performance track
    • Performance: Two contrasting monologues

 

  • B.F.A. in theatre program, playwrighting track
    • One sample of dramatic writing

 

  • B.F.A. in theatre, musical theatre track
    • On-Campus Option: Two memorized contrasting Musical Theatre style songs, one monologue, and participation in a dance call.
    • Online Submission Option: Two memorized contrasting Musical Theatre style songs, one monologue. SPECIAL NOTE FOR DANCERS: If you are a strong dancer with 7+ years of experience at the intermediate or advanced level, please submit a video, no longer than 5 minutes in length, demonstrating two contrasting styles of dance. Applicants with little/no dance experience do not need to submit a virtual dance audition.

 

  • Theatre Talent Scholarship only
    • Any of the options above; OR
    • Non-major Musical Theatre Option: One memorized Musical Theatre style song and one monologue.
    • Dance only Option (intended for dance minors): a video, no longer than 5 minutes in length, demonstrating two different styles of dance.

 

Applying on campus

To participate in an official Theatre Audition / Interview Day, sign up here.

  • Friday November 20, 2026 
  • Saturday January 23, 2027 
  • Saturday February 20, 2027

Bring your résumé and any required application materials to your appointment. For musical theatre applicants, an accompanist will be available, or you may bring your own backup music and use the sound system and Bluetooth capabilities provided.

 

Applying online

If you are unable to visit us on campus, you can apply for a program and/or talent scholarship online.

  1. Prepare your file(s) for the application option you have chosen using the following formats:
    1. Résumé: PDF on a personal website or in cloud storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive
    2. Monologue/Song/Dance Video(s): Public or unlisted video(s) on YouTube, on a personal website, or in cloud storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive
    3. Writing sample: PDFs on a personal website or in cloud storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive
    4. Portfolios/Pictures/Scans of representative work: either a digital portfolio or a slideshow (PowerPoint or Google Slides, for instance) of photos or scans of a physical portfolio or representative work. The file may be on a personal website or in cloud storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive.
  2. Submit your file(s) through the application form: Application Form
  3. Wait for the Department of Theatre faculty to contact you to schedule a video interview.

 

Questions or Late Scholarship Applications

If you have questions or would like to apply for admission to the theatre program and/or a scholarship after April 1, please contact Aurora Held-Dodd in the Department of Theatre at aeh003@marietta.edu