Appalachian State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
Gateway Interview
University App Required
TRAINING FOCUS
•Concentration for students intent on a career in theatre performance
•Emphasis on voice, movement, and various performance techniques
•Faculty mentoring for graduate school and professional audition preparation
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
•One-on-one audition coaching for graduate school and professional theatre
•Formal workshop settings and individual coaching sessions
•Required professional summer theatre experience before graduation
DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program
•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty
•Undergraduate-only — no competing with grad students for roles
CAREER OUTCOMES
•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study
•60% in theatre/dance profession or related graduate training
•16 departmental scholarships available after first year
University AppApplication
Deadline
PriorityNov 15, 2025
Rolling
ENROLLMENT
•Apply to App State via Common App or school website — no separate program application
•Declare Theatre Arts major, then audition for Performance concentration
PATHWAY
•Students may begin in General Theatre and transfer to Performance after gateway audition
•Gateway audition is an internal departmental process, not a university admission requirement
GATEWAY AUDITION
•Students must audition and interview to enter this concentration
•Audition/interview should take place before junior year
•Students first enroll at App State, then audition for the concentration internally
CONTINUING REQUIREMENTS
•Pass annual audition juries/interviews for sophomore, junior, and senior years
•Maintain minimum 2.0 GPA and B- in all performance courses
•Participate in each semester's auditions for the co-curricular season
•Complete a professional summer theatre experience before graduation
CONTACT
•Concentration coordinator: Derek Gagnier
•Department: theatreanddance@appstate.edu or (828) 262-3028
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•16 departmental scholarships available after first year of study
•Apply via the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP)
•Application window: January 3 - February 15
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
•First-year students should apply for admission by November 15
•Submit supplemental materials by November 30 for university-wide scholarship consideration
Program info updated 14h ago
TRAINING FOCUS
•Concentration for students intent on a career in theatre performance
•Emphasis on voice, movement, and various performance techniques
•Faculty mentoring for graduate school and professional audition preparation
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
•One-on-one audition coaching for graduate school and professional theatre
•Formal workshop settings and individual coaching sessions
•Required professional summer theatre experience before graduation
DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program
•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty
•Undergraduate-only — no competing with grad students for roles
CAREER OUTCOMES
•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study
•60% in theatre/dance profession or related graduate training
•16 departmental scholarships available after first year
Updated 14h ago
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
19,444
Enrollment
$51,836
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,579
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,212
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,836
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$9,325
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,600
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,204
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,840
Family Income $110k+$22,382
