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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX

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BFA Theatre

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Theatre

Theatre Ministry

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

Practical ways to explore the intersection of faith and art

Preparation for ministry positions in drama ministries, camps, missions, and churches

Training in leading and designing worship services

Notable Alumni

Ashley Parizek (’12) — Agent, Avalon Artist Group (NY)

Kat Hargrave (’11) — VP of Talent & Senior Agent, DGRW Talent Agency

Professional Development

Lead Theatre chapel services

Intern at churches in Abilene

Participate in prison and outreach ministries

Dramaturgy experience

Only 12 incoming students per fall — personalized mentorship

Tepper Semester in NYC with Broadway instructors

Preparation for drama ministries, worship service design, and church leadership

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

66%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,350

Before aid

Average net price

$26,182

After aid

Tuition And Fees · acu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 8:30 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Practical ways to explore the intersection of faith and art

Preparation for ministry positions in drama ministries, camps, missions, and churches

Training in leading and designing worship services

Notable Alumni

Ashley Parizek (’12) — Agent, Avalon Artist Group (NY)

Kat Hargrave (’11) — VP of Talent & Senior Agent, DGRW Talent Agency

Professional Development

Lead Theatre chapel services

Intern at churches in Abilene

Participate in prison and outreach ministries

Dramaturgy experience

Only 12 incoming students per fall — personalized mentorship

Tepper Semester in NYC with Broadway instructors

Preparation for drama ministries, worship service design, and church leadership

Program Highlights

Training

Practical ways to explore the intersection of faith and art

Preparation for ministry positions in drama ministries, camps, missions, and churches

Training in leading and designing worship services

Notable Alumni

Ashley Parizek (’12) — Agent, Avalon Artist Group (NY)

Kat Hargrave (’11) — VP of Talent & Senior Agent, DGRW Talent Agency

Professional Development

Lead Theatre chapel services

Intern at churches in Abilene

Participate in prison and outreach ministries

Dramaturgy experience

Only 12 incoming students per fall — personalized mentorship

Tepper Semester in NYC with Broadway instructors

Preparation for drama ministries, worship service design, and church leadership

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · acu.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd Submission DeadlineApr 22, 2027

Auditions

In-Person Audition

Oct 2, 2026Feb 26, 2027

Virtual or In-Person Audition

Dec 4, 2026Apr 23, 2027

Virtual AuditionJan 29, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

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

Wild Card Video

Required

Up to 60 seconds

Can be anything: special skill, passionate speech, instrument, etc.

Discuss your answers to the two short-answer questions from registration

Suggested topics: other tracks of interest, why Christian education matters, and how you see God using you after graduation

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

One-page resume of theatre experience

Letters of Recommendation

Provide name and email for two references

Acceptd prompts references to upload recommendation letters on your behalf

Portfolio (Prepare for Interview; Digital Upload Optional)

Drawings, photos, press articles, or other documentation of theatre and ministry work

Be prepared to discuss how you see theatre as a ministry opportunity

Be ready to discuss your goals and experiences that shaped those goals

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

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

Be prepared to discuss how you see theatre as a ministry opportunity

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to ACU first, then submit audition or interview materials through Acceptd when the theatre cycle is open

The ACU Theatre page and Acceptd portal still list the prior 2025-26 audition schedule; next-cycle exact deadline and audition dates were not published when verified in July 2026

Enrollment

Fall enrollment only

What's The Process

Audition Process

Upload three screening videos via Acceptd (monologues, wild card)

If selected, invited to on-campus or virtual audition

Audition Expectations

By invitation only after prescreen review

Perform two contrasting monologues (60 sec each)

Cold reading from scene side sent before audition

Interview discussing how you see theatre as ministry, goals, and experience (~15 min total)

Contact

Email: theatre.info@groupmail.acu.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

66%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,350

Before aid

Average net price

$26,182

After aid

Tuition And Fees · acu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Practical ways to explore the intersection of faith and art

Preparation for ministry positions in drama ministries, camps, missions, and churches

Training in leading and designing worship services

Notable Alumni

Ashley Parizek (’12) — Agent, Avalon Artist Group (NY)

Kat Hargrave (’11) — VP of Talent & Senior Agent, DGRW Talent Agency

Professional Development

Lead Theatre chapel services

Intern at churches in Abilene

Participate in prison and outreach ministries

Dramaturgy experience

Only 12 incoming students per fall — personalized mentorship

Tepper Semester in NYC with Broadway instructors

Preparation for drama ministries, worship service design, and church leadership

Updated Jul 26, 8:30 PM