AUDITIONS

An audition/interview or theatre design portfolio submission is not required for admission to study in the department. Students do have the option to audition or submit a portfolio in support of their application if desired. An audition or interview is required for applicants who wish to be considered for talent-based scholarship awards.

Fore more information, visit the audition pages for theatre and dance.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus in order to engage with faculty and students, tour the facilities, visit academic classes, and see the production work. Any student admitted to Muhlenberg College has the option of majoring in theatre, majoring or minoring in dance, or taking courses in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Students with strong skills are encouraged to audition/interview with the department. Prospective students are also encouraged to combine the audition/interview with a campus visit and the opportunity to observe or take classes in the department.

Audition/Interviews in theatre and dance are held on campus from September through February. Students who plan to apply for early decision should complete auditions and/or interviews by the middle of December. Students who live more than 200 miles from Allentown may submit a videotape audition, have a telephone interview or submit a portfolio by mail.

For detailed information about college admission, please visit the Muhlenberg College Admission Department.

MEET A THEATRE REPRESENTATIVE

You can meet a represent of Muhlenberg's nationally ranked theatre program at college fairs around the country.

Chicago - October 10, 2009 - Roosevelt University: Chicago College of Performing Arts - Click here for more information

Los Angeles - October 18, 2009 - University of California–Los Angeles - Click here for more information

Washington, D.C. - October 25, 2009 - Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Click here for more information

Philadelphia - October 26, 2009 - Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts - Click here for more information

Boston - November 2, 2009 - Boston Center for the Arts - Click here for more information

New York - November 3, 2009 - Riverside Church - Click here for more information

FINANCIAL AID

The Office of Financial Aid at Muhlenberg is designed to be a resource for families of all income levels. In addition to the college's student aid funds, the Department offers special scholarships. The Baker Scholarships and Muhlenberg Talent Grants worth from $1,000-$4,000 per year are awarded on the basis of an audition and/or interview with the staff of the department and references from theatre or dance teachers. These scholarships are renewable on the basis of continued participation in the programs of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Students with strong skills and interest in technical theatre or theatre administration are eligible for College Work/Study Grants in the theatre and dance areas, if there is a demonstrated financial need. These grants are awarded in return for up to ten hours work per week in the department scene, electrical or costume shops, or in the box office, dance studio or administrative offices.

Aside from the regular student aid funds available to Muhlenberg students, the Department of Theatre and Dance offers a limited number of Talent Scholarships for students with strong skills in performance (acting or dance), theatre design and technology, directing, play writing and stage management. Auditions/interviews are required.