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BA Theatre Arts
Theatre Generalist
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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTRAINING
•NAST-accredited BA concentration providing a broad foundation across all areas of theatre — performance, design, directing, and stage management
•Ideal for students who want versatility rather than early specialization, with coursework spanning acting, technical theatre, and arts administration
•Faculty with 80+ combined years of professional and teaching experience offer individualized guidance in small class settings
•Department shaped by Dr. Tonea Stewart, former Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, whose film credits include "Mississippi Burning," "A Time to Kill," and "In the Heat of the Night"
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students participate in mainstage productions and the annual One Act Play Festival at the historic Leila Barlow Theatre
•Generalist track allows students to explore multiple production roles — from acting to stage management to design — across departmental shows
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•85% of ASU theatre graduates work in theatre and theatre-related fields after graduation
•Broad training prepares graduates for careers in performance, production, arts education, and management, or for advanced study at institutions like Brown, Brandeis, and Yale
Academic info
Snapshot
2.95
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
school-wide
30%
Grad Rate
3.5K
Enrollment
$35K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,435
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,248
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$19,711
$30-48k$21,682
$48-75k$21,508
$75-110k$21,608
$110k+$19,031
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•NAST-accredited BA concentration providing a broad foundation across all areas of theatre — performance, design, directing, and stage management
•Ideal for students who want versatility rather than early specialization, with coursework spanning acting, technical theatre, and arts administration
•Faculty with 80+ combined years of professional and teaching experience offer individualized guidance in small class settings
•Department shaped by Dr. Tonea Stewart, former Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, whose film credits include "Mississippi Burning," "A Time to Kill," and "In the Heat of the Night"
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students participate in mainstage productions and the annual One Act Play Festival at the historic Leila Barlow Theatre
•Generalist track allows students to explore multiple production roles — from acting to stage management to design — across departmental shows
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•85% of ASU theatre graduates work in theatre and theatre-related fields after graduation
•Broad training prepares graduates for careers in performance, production, arts education, and management, or for advanced study at institutions like Brown, Brandeis, and Yale
TRAINING
•NAST-accredited BA concentration providing a broad foundation across all areas of theatre — performance, design, directing, and stage management
•Ideal for students who want versatility rather than early specialization, with coursework spanning acting, technical theatre, and arts administration
•Faculty with 80+ combined years of professional and teaching experience offer individualized guidance in small class settings
•Department shaped by Dr. Tonea Stewart, former Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, whose film credits include "Mississippi Burning," "A Time to Kill," and "In the Heat of the Night"
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students participate in mainstage productions and the annual One Act Play Festival at the historic Leila Barlow Theatre
•Generalist track allows students to explore multiple production roles — from acting to stage management to design — across departmental shows
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•85% of ASU theatre graduates work in theatre and theatre-related fields after graduation
•Broad training prepares graduates for careers in performance, production, arts education, and management, or for advanced study at institutions like Brown, Brandeis, and Yale
Updated 4d ago
