Theatre at North Park

The interdisciplinary 20-hour theatre minor has two tracks and is open to all students. The first track, Musical Theatre, aligns with our Music department and offers a grounded approach to the discipline through coursework in acting, vocal technique, ear training/sight singing, movement, and dance. The second track, theatre arts, aligns with our Art department. Utilizing our connections to the Chicago theatre scene, students will train alongside prestigious artists and collaborate with diverse theatre companies, gaining real-world experience.

Featured courses

THEA 1030–The Chicago Theatre Experience

An introduction to theatre through the Chicago lens. Students will attend a wide range of professional theatre throughout the city.

Theatre Scholarships 

Incoming first-year and transfer students—regardless of major—can apply for theatre scholarships. Recipients will:

• Take at least four semester hours of theatre courses per year or complete a theatre minor
• Enroll in Theatre Workshop and participate in both fall and spring productions
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Receive faculty recommendation for renewal

For questions about applications, auditions (including virtual options), and deadlines, contact smat@northpark.edu.

Scholarships can be combined with other gift aid, but total aid cannot exceed tuition costs.