Millikin University School of Theatre & Dance

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Welcome to the Millikin University GetAcceptd Page

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Please see below for a link to our online application.  

The Millikin School of Theatre & Dance is a nationally-recognized program offering conservatory style training rooted in a liberal arts education. Our approach to education, known as Performance Learning, offers a comprehensive integration of theory and practice with the added component of collaboration with third-party stakeholders. Through these collaborations, our students gain valuable insight into their chosen field which helps prepare them for professional success.

Thank you for your interest in Millikin. 

Degree Programs:
BFA – Musical Theatre
BFA – Acting
BFA – Design and Production
BFA – Stage Management
BA – Theatre and Performance Studies

Minors:
Dance
Theatre

Application, Admission, Audition/Interview Process
All BFA programs in the School of Theatre & Dance require an audition or interview for consideration. Prior to scheduling an audition or interview, students must first apply to and be accepted by the Millikin University Office of Admission. Students may apply to Millikin using the Common App or through our website at www.millikin.edu/apply. There is no fee to apply.  

Please note:  The Common App can take a week or more to reach us. The Millikin application is submitted directly to our Office of Admission.

Pre-screens
Auditions are offered by invitation only through a pre-screen process here on GetAcceptd. Applicants who have been admitted to Millikin will receive an access code in their School of Theatre and Dance welcome letter that will enable them to upload their pre-screen materials.  Those who receive an invitation to audition for our program will be prompted to login to GetAcceptd and schedule their audition using the GetAcceptd scheduling app.  

The BFA programs in Stage Management and Design and Production do not require pre-screens.  Applicants seeking entrance to these programs will be prompted to schedule an interview upon acceptance by our Office of Admission.  Our BA in Theatre and Performance Studies does not require an audition.  

Illinois Residents
Applicants who reside in the state of Illinois may skip the pre-screen process and schedule an audition immediately upon acceptance by our Office of Admission.

Audition Information 
The School of Theatre and Dance will be offering in-person auditions on campus and in Chicago.  For those who are unable to travel to audition in-person, we will also offer LiveVirtual auditions through the GetAcceptd AuditionRoom.  Please refer to the information below about audition dates, and pre-screen deadlines.  Audition appointments fill quickly so we recommend submitting your materials early.  Questions may be directed to theatredance@millikin.edu 

Live Virtual Auditions
Saturday, December 9, 2023 – (pre-screen materials deadline is November 21, 2023)
Sunday, February 18, 2023 - (pre-screen materials deadline is December 30, 2023)

On-Campus In-Person Auditions 
Friday, November 10, 2023 - (pre-screen materials deadline is October 20, 2023)
Monday, January 15, 2024 - (pre-screen materials deadline is November 30, 2023)  
Monday, February 19, 2024 - (prescreen materials deadline is December 30, 2023)

Chicago Auditions (in-person)
Saturday, February 3, 2024 – (prescreen materials deadline is November 30, 2023)
Sunday, February 4, 2024 – (prescreen materials deadline is November 30, 2023)

*Pre-screen materials will be viewed in the order in which they are received.  Our audition team will make every effort to render a decision at least 2 weeks prior to the next scheduled audition date. 

Millikin participates in the Common Musical Theatre Prescreen program. 
Applicants may elect to submit materials following the Common Prescreen guidelines or by using the Millikin Audition Requirements.

Application Information 
The Millikin University Office of Admission is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.  The review of those applications will begin in mid-September and will continue on a rolling basis.  The admission process typically takes 2-4 weeks from the time all of your application materials have been received and admission packets, including decision letters, are sent via US mail.  

 
All questions may be directed to our Audition and Interview Coordinator.

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