Clarke University

PROGRAM OVERVIEW IN “THEIR WORDS”

The musical theatre program is a personalized, active program in which students will find opportunities for performance that may range from participation in a musical or opera, to singing in one of the Clarke University choral groups, to appearing in main stage dramatic productions. Students of the Clarke University musical theatre program will receive a strong background in the liberal arts, performance experience, and a solid course of study in the performing arts. Students will graduate with the necessary performance techniques, a knowledge of musical theatre literature and the historical perspective needed to become successful performers in musical theatre.

LOCATION

Dubuque, IA

TRAINING APPROACH

Liberal Arts

DEGREES OFFERED

BA in Musical Theatre

SCHOOL SIZE

Small (<10k Students)

COST

40K-50K

PRE-SCREEN REQUIREMENTS

No

LIVE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

On-campus auditions for eligibility for scholarships

Monologue

  • At least one monologue
  • Under 2 minutes

Song

  • One song
  • Bring music for an accompanist to play (if one is available) or arrange to bring accompaniment on a CD
  • Arrangement for an accompanist from Clarke can be made if the music selection is communicated in advance

AUDITION DATES & LOCATIONS

Auditions may be scheduled with the Clarke University Admissions Office by calling (800)383-2345 or (563)588-6316. If a student is unable to visit Clarke and compete for a Fine Art Talent Award, the student may make other arrangements by contacting the Clarke Admissions Office.

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Scholarship require an audition:
MT Scholarships

Clarke University is pleased to offer Fine Art Talent Awards for excellence in performance to students who major in art, drama or music. Award amounts are determined after an audition and/or portfolio review.

Candidates must also apply to and be accepted for admission to Clarke, preferably prior to the audition. The deadline for competition for all Fine Art Talent Awards is April 15 of the year that the student will be enrolling at Clarke.

If a student is unable to visit Clarke and compete for a Fine Art Talent Award, the student may make other arrangements by contacting the Clarke Admissions Office.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Ellen Gabrielleschi, MFA
Professor of Drama & Musical Theatre
(563) 588-6384
ellen.gabrielleschi@clarke.edu

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LINK TO ADMISSIONS PAGE

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