ADMISSION TO THE THEATRE AND DANCE PROGRAMS
Any student admitted to Muhlenberg College has the option of majoring or taking courses in the Department of Theatre and Dance. 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. (For detailed information about college admission, please visit the Muhlenberg College Admission Department)
Acting • Directing • Stage Management • Design • Playwriting
AUDITIONS
Students with strong skills are encouraged to audition/interview with the department. Often the audition/interview is combined with a campus visit and the opportunity to observe or take classes in the department. An audition or interview is required for applicants who wish to be considered for talent-based scholarship awards. Aside from the regular student aid funds available to Muhlenberg students, the Department of Theatre and Dance offers special scholarships for students with strong skills in performance (acting or dance), theatre design and technology, directing, play writing and stage management. 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/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.
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.
DANCE AUDITIONS
Auditions for talent grants are complete for students applying to enter Fall'08 . Dance audition dates and online registration for next year's auditions will be available in August. Detailed instructions will be posted on the web at that time.
THEATRE REQUIREMENTS AND AUDITIONS
ACTING
For the acting audition, two contrasting monologues totaling not more than five minutes in length are required. It is recommended that no accents be used and characters chosen should be in the actor's age range. Students with strong singing skills may sing one song selected from art song, opera or musical theatre repertoire. A song is not required for the audition.
Contact Charles Richter, Director of Theatre, by phone 484-664-3330 or via e-mail at richter@muhlenberg.edu for more information and to arrange an audition date.
DIRECTING & STAGE MANAGEMENT
An interview is required. Students may bring prompt books from productions they have directed or stage managed. Two letters from theatre teachers or theatre professionals attesting to the quality of the student's talent and work habits are also required. Directing students are strongly encouraged to present an acting audition in addition to the interview. To arrange an interview or for more information, contact Charles Richter, Director of Theatre, via e-mail at richter@muhlenberg.edu or by phone at 484-664-3330.
THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Scene design, light design, and costume design students need to schedule an interview and are encouraged to bring a portfolio. The portfolio can be an informal collection of the student's work including (but not limited to) drawings from art classes, photos of work presented on-stage, or other materials that show visual artistic ability and imagination. To schedule an interview/portfolio review or for more information, contact Curtis Dretsch, Director of Design and Technical Theatre, at 484-664-3739 or via e-mail at dretsch@muhlenberg.edu.
PLAYWRITING
Applicants may submit a sample of their dramatic writing to Charles Richter, Department of Theatre and Dance, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104-5586. Professor Richter will contact the applicant to arrange an interview after reviewing the work. Contact Professor Richter at 484-664-3330 or via e-mail at richter@muhlenberg.edu for more information.
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