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Anderson University

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Theatre

Dance

Music performance

Music education

Composition & music studies

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BFA Theatrical Design and Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Hands-on training in costumes, scenery, lights, properties, and sound

Three MFA-trained professional designers lead the program

Practice in shops, rehearsal hall, and classroom

Opportunity to experiment with emerging theatrical technologies

Performance & Productions

Design for main stage and student-led productions

Cutting-edge technical elements used in professional theatre

Notable Alumni

Jenna Grigsby — KCACTF SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st Place in Lighting Design; Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award

Multiple students recognized at KCACTF for costume and scenic design

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 21, 1:16 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Hands-on training in costumes, scenery, lights, properties, and sound

Three MFA-trained professional designers lead the program

Practice in shops, rehearsal hall, and classroom

Opportunity to experiment with emerging theatrical technologies

Performance & Productions

Design for main stage and student-led productions

Cutting-edge technical elements used in professional theatre

Notable Alumni

Jenna Grigsby — KCACTF SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st Place in Lighting Design; Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award

Multiple students recognized at KCACTF for costume and scenic design

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Hands-on training in costumes, scenery, lights, properties, and sound

Three MFA-trained professional designers lead the program

Practice in shops, rehearsal hall, and classroom

Opportunity to experiment with emerging theatrical technologies

Performance & Productions

Design for main stage and student-led productions

Cutting-edge technical elements used in professional theatre

Notable Alumni

Jenna Grigsby — KCACTF SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st Place in Lighting Design; Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award

Multiple students recognized at KCACTF for costume and scenic design

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

Optional audition and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Portfolio

Required for portfolio review

Display renderings or designs

Show the development and breadth of your theatre skill

Letter of Recommendation

Required

Bring one printed letter from a theatre director familiar with your work

Resume

Required

Bring a printed theatrical resume listing theatre experience

Headshot

Required

Bring a current 8x10 headshot

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

Rolling admissions

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition is not required for admission; portfolio review is for scholarship consideration

Audition Expectations

Bring a design portfolio displaying renderings or designs

Portfolio should show the development and breadth of your theatre skill

Contact

Scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Info

Scsa Scholarship

Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000

Scholarship consideration included in portfolio review process

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

Training

Hands-on training in costumes, scenery, lights, properties, and sound

Three MFA-trained professional designers lead the program

Practice in shops, rehearsal hall, and classroom

Opportunity to experiment with emerging theatrical technologies

Performance & Productions

Design for main stage and student-led productions

Cutting-edge technical elements used in professional theatre

Notable Alumni

Jenna Grigsby — KCACTF SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st Place in Lighting Design; Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award

Multiple students recognized at KCACTF for costume and scenic design

Updated Sep 21, 1:16 PM