Abilene Christian University
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Exposure to contemporary, period styles, and musical theatre directing
•Create directing portfolios and interview to direct a main stage show
•Mentored by faculty through exploring personal artistic vision
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Opportunity to direct main stage productions
•Student-directed works included in season
•Only 12 incoming students per fall — extensive creative opportunities
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Tepper Semester in NYC with Broadway instructors
•LA Film Studies Center semester available
•Alumni working as regional associate directors
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Acceptd DeadlineApr 22, 2026
Auditions
In-Person AuditionSep 26, 2025
Virtual or In-Person AuditionDec 5, 2025
Virtual AuditionJan 23, 2026
In-Person AuditionFeb 20, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 60 sec each
•One comedic and one dramatic
•From a play published since 1950
•Present in your own voice, true to a character about your age
•Avoid accents or character portrayals that are not true to you
Wildcard / Special Skill
WILD CARD VIDEO
•Up to 60 seconds — can be anything: special skill, passionate speech, instrument, etc.
•Discuss goals in pursuing BFA in Theatre, Directing
•Talk about directing experiences you have had
•May upload supporting documentation (playbills, reviews, etc.) along with performance reel
Additional Materials
RESUME
•One-page resume of theatre experience
REFERENCES
•Two references with name and email (prompted to upload recommendation letters)
PORTFOLIO (optional, can upload digitally)
•Playbills, reviews, press articles
•Photos and documentation of directing work
•May upload individual files or composite video
Callback Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 60 sec each
•You may only be asked to present one, but have two ready
Additional Materials
SCENE SIDE
•Sent via email a few days before audition
•Review thoroughly — do not read off the page
•Familiarize yourself with the side and play for coaching time
PORTFOLIO (recommended)
•Drawings, photos, press articles demonstrating your work or showing your dreams
•Be prepared to discuss goals and shaping experiences
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Two-step: apply to university first, then submit materials via Acceptd
•Acceptd deadline: April 22, 2026
ACCEPTD REGISTRATION REQUIRES
•High school GPA and class rank
•One-page resume of theatre experience
•Two short-answer paragraphs
•Two references (name and email)
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Upload three screening videos via Acceptd (monologues, wild card)
•If selected, invited to on-campus or virtual audition (date by arrangement)
LIVE AUDITION
•By invitation only after prescreen review
•Perform two contrasting monologues (60 sec each)
•Cold reading from scene side sent before audition
•Portfolio review and interview discussing experience and goals (~15 min total)
CONTACT
•Email: theatre.info@acu.edu
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.55
Avg GPA (W)
64%
Admit Rate
60%
Grad Rate
3,129
Enrollment
$55,736
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$42,380
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,401
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$22,928
Family Income $30k - $48k$24,199
Family Income $48k - $75k$24,921
Family Income $75k - $110k$27,540
Family Income $110k+$32,121
