Marietta College

What you'll study

Students build a foundation in acting, vocal technique, dance and physical training while participating in productions that span classic and contemporary musical theatre and opera. The programme uses the colleges Hermann Fine Arts Center and Friederich Theater, which supports diverse staging formats and includes an orchestra pit, fly system, stage wagons and modern lighting and sound equipment. Course work culminates in a capstone project and includes a required theatre internship.

Entry requirements

Students must apply and be admitted to Marietta College and separately apply to and be accepted into the Musical Theatre programme via its audition/application process. For full details, applicants are directed to the Theatre Application Requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates prepare for professional work or graduate study. Typical professions listed by the programme include:

• Actor
• Singer
• Choreographer
• Owner, performing arts studio
• Acting coach
• Voice coach

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department offers Talent Scholarships for incoming freshmen and transfer students with developed theatre skills; each applicant may apply for one talent scholarship across Art, Music and Theatre. The department webpage also points to general tuition and financial aid resources maintained by the college.