Admission into the Department of Theatre is a multi-step process. You must apply to the University and also to the Department of Theatre. Please note that applying to the University itself before December 1 provides many scholarship opportunities.

AUDITION DATES FOR THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR:

February 12, 2010 (Deadline for applications RECEIVED: January 29, 2010)

8:00 - Music Theatre Performance
1:00 - Theatre Performance
2:30 - Design and Technical Performance, Arts Management, Stage Management

March 12, 2010 (Deadline for applications RECEIVED - February 26, 2010)

8:00 - Music Theatre Performance
10:00 - Theatre Performance
12:30 - Design and Technical Performance, Arts Management, Stage Management
1:00 - Theatre Performance
2:30 - Design and Technical Performance, Arts Management, Stage Management

Auditions will also be held January 23, 2010 with the Michigan Allied Theater Association. Details are TBD and will be made available in the coming weeks.

The first step in applying to audition or interview with the Department of Theatre is to fill out our online application form. Upon receiving your online application, we will reply to you via email with information regarding your audition and additional materials you must provide, which include a resume, a wallet sized photo, 2 letters of recommendation, a school transcript, and ACT/SAT scores.

You can read about the audition & interview process by clicking the appropriate degree program or area of interest:

Theatre Performance
Music Theatre Performance
Design & Technical Production
Stage Management
Arts Management
Theatre Minor