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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX

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BFA Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Theatre Ministry

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BFA Theatre

Theatre Ministry

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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BFA Theatre

Dance

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Directing

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BFA Theatre

Education

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Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTeacher Cert

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BFA Theatre

Design/Technical

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$26,182

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$44,200

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$20,285

$30-48k$21,150

$48-75k$23,012

$75-110k$27,576

$110k+$31,763

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 12:54 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

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Fee

$50Waiver

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Acceptd

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

In-Person/Virtual AuditionMar 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

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

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Callback 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

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to ACU first, then submit audition/interview materials through Acceptd

•Acceptd deadline: April 22, 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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$26,182

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$44,200

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$20,285

$30-48k$21,150

$48-75k$23,012

$75-110k$27,576

$110k+$31,763

View full data on 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 May 27, 12:54 PM

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