Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•NAST-accredited BA program within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, emphasizing development of the complete artist — creatively, emotionally, and culturally
•Small class sizes with individualized mentorship from faculty with 80+ combined years of professional and teaching experience
•Coursework in acting, directing, voice, movement, and script analysis prepares students for stage, film, and television
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students perform in mainstage productions and the annual One Act Play Festival at the historic Leila Barlow Theatre
•ASU students won first place in the Irene Ryan competition at Kennedy Center ACTF Region IV, advancing to nationals at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tangi Miller — ASU theatre graduate; starred as Elena Tyler on the TV series "Felicity"
•Bonita Hamilton-Carter ('00) — original Broadway cast of "The Lion King," performing since its opening
•David Paul Kidder — currently performing in "Tommy" on Broadway
OUTCOMES
•85% of ASU theatre graduates work in theatre and theatre-related fields after graduation
•Alumni credits span Broadway ("The Lion King," "Memphis the Musical," "DreamGirls"), film ("Django Unchained," "Rustin"), and television
Key Info
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No separate audition or portfolio required for admission to the BA Theatre Arts program
•Must be admitted to Alabama State University first
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Theatre Activity Scholarship application available separately
•Application deadline: February 15
•ASU academic scholarship application opens October 1
What's The Process
GUILD PRODUCTIONS
•Annual auditions held each fall at the beginning of the semester for mainstage productions
•All majors required to audition for guild productions, regardless of concentration
•Spring One Act Play Festival auditions held separately — all performance majors required to audition unless exempted by Department Chair
AUDITION FORMAT
•Audition pieces should be slated
•Audition limited to three minutes
•RESUME and HEADSHOT required for performance majors
Scholarship Info
THEATRE ACTIVITY SCHOLARSHIP
•Awards available to offset tuition costs
•Recipients must actively participate in all departmental activities including productions and events
DEADLINES
•ASU academic scholarship application opens October 1 for Fall enrollment
•Theatre scholarship application deadline: February 15
Program info updated Mar 24, 1:01 AM
TRAINING
•NAST-accredited BA program within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, emphasizing development of the complete artist — creatively, emotionally, and culturally
•Small class sizes with individualized mentorship from faculty with 80+ combined years of professional and teaching experience
•Coursework in acting, directing, voice, movement, and script analysis prepares students for stage, film, and television
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Students perform in mainstage productions and the annual One Act Play Festival at the historic Leila Barlow Theatre
•ASU students won first place in the Irene Ryan competition at Kennedy Center ACTF Region IV, advancing to nationals at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tangi Miller — ASU theatre graduate; starred as Elena Tyler on the TV series "Felicity"
•Bonita Hamilton-Carter ('00) — original Broadway cast of "The Lion King," performing since its opening
•David Paul Kidder — currently performing in "Tommy" on Broadway
OUTCOMES
•85% of ASU theatre graduates work in theatre and theatre-related fields after graduation
•Alumni credits span Broadway ("The Lion King," "Memphis the Musical," "DreamGirls"), film ("Django Unchained," "Rustin"), and television
Updated Mar 24, 1:01 AM
Academic School Information
2.95
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
30%
Grad Rate
3,477
Enrollment
$34,502
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,248
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,435
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$19,711
Family Income $30k - $48k$21,682
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,508
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,608
Family Income $110k+$19,031
