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Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Faith-BasedTest-Optional

Program

BA Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Admissions

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

TRAINING

•Christ-centered theatre program built on "People First, Purposeful Process, Powerful Productions"

•Faculty are working artists, directors, and designers with professional industry experience

•Small program size ensures lead roles and major design work from freshman year

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•60+ student films produced annually through collaboration with the Media Communication program

•Students graduate with professional-quality acting reels

•Student films recognized with regional Emmy Awards and Highbridge Film Festival honors

FACILITIES

•Greathouse Theatre — primary performance space for musicals, plays, and world-premiere productions

•Miller Center for Communication Arts — 52,500 sq ft facility with scene shop, costume areas, TV studio, and sound stage

•Collection of props and costumes from professional productions (Narnia, Harry Potter, Titanic, Marvel, The Chosen)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer study trip training with Complicité, one of the world's most respected theatre companies

•Attend West End productions and explore London's historic theatre scene

•Production design students may visit Pinewood Studios for film industry insight

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•Accelerated +GRAD master's degree options available after completing the BA

•MA in Communication, MFA in Film & Television Production, MFA in Screenwriting, MA in Instructional Design

Academic info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

63%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$21,401

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$33,640

before aid

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

$0-30k$18,455

$30-48k$18,280

$48-75k$18,724

$75-110k$21,296

$110k+$25,958

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Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

TRAINING

•Christ-centered theatre program built on "People First, Purposeful Process, Powerful Productions"

•Faculty are working artists, directors, and designers with professional industry experience

•Small program size ensures lead roles and major design work from freshman year

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•60+ student films produced annually through collaboration with the Media Communication program

•Students graduate with professional-quality acting reels

•Student films recognized with regional Emmy Awards and Highbridge Film Festival honors

FACILITIES

•Greathouse Theatre — primary performance space for musicals, plays, and world-premiere productions

•Miller Center for Communication Arts — 52,500 sq ft facility with scene shop, costume areas, TV studio, and sound stage

•Collection of props and costumes from professional productions (Narnia, Harry Potter, Titanic, Marvel, The Chosen)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer study trip training with Complicité, one of the world's most respected theatre companies

•Attend West End productions and explore London's historic theatre scene

•Production design students may visit Pinewood Studios for film industry insight

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•Accelerated +GRAD master's degree options available after completing the BA

•MA in Communication, MFA in Film & Television Production, MFA in Screenwriting, MA in Instructional Design

Program Highlights

TRAINING

•Christ-centered theatre program built on "People First, Purposeful Process, Powerful Productions"

•Faculty are working artists, directors, and designers with professional industry experience

•Small program size ensures lead roles and major design work from freshman year

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•60+ student films produced annually through collaboration with the Media Communication program

•Students graduate with professional-quality acting reels

•Student films recognized with regional Emmy Awards and Highbridge Film Festival honors

FACILITIES

•Greathouse Theatre — primary performance space for musicals, plays, and world-premiere productions

•Miller Center for Communication Arts — 52,500 sq ft facility with scene shop, costume areas, TV studio, and sound stage

•Collection of props and costumes from professional productions (Narnia, Harry Potter, Titanic, Marvel, The Chosen)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer study trip training with Complicité, one of the world's most respected theatre companies

•Attend West End productions and explore London's historic theatre scene

•Production design students may visit Pinewood Studios for film industry insight

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•Accelerated +GRAD master's degree options available after completing the BA

•MA in Communication, MFA in Film & Television Production, MFA in Screenwriting, MA in Instructional Design

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Scholarship Competition #1 (On-Campus, Jan 22-23)Jan 22, 2026

Scholarship Competition #2 (On-Campus, Jan 29-30)Jan 29, 2026

Submission Requirements

•Official high school transcripts are required before the application can be reviewed

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APPLICATION LOGISTICS

•Apply via the Asbury Application or the Common App

•No separate arts supplement or audition portal is required for theatre admission

ENROLLMENT

•Fall enrollment available

•Rolling admissions with no hard deadline, but students should apply early for the best financial aid options

•Test-optional admissions; ACT, SAT, or CLT scores are considered but not required

What's The Process

AUDITION PROCESS

•No audition is required for admission to the BA Theatre program

•An optional theatre scholarship audition is available by request

•Contact Director of Theatre Kris Dietrich to schedule: asbury.edu

•Theatre scholarship auditions can be arranged during Scholarship Competition on January 22-23 or January 29-30, 2026

Scholarship Info

THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION

•Optional audition available for theatre scholarship consideration

•Contact Director of Theatre Kris Dietrich to schedule

•Theatre scholarship auditions can be arranged during Scholarship Competition on January 22-23 or January 29-30, 2026

•Audition is not required for program admission

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

•Invitation-only event for students with a 4.0 GPA, Kentucky Governor's Scholars participation, or National Merit Semifinalist status

•Hughes Scholarship covers 100% of tuition

•Morrison Scholarship adds $5,000 annually

•All competition attendees receive a minimum $2,000 yearly scholarship

•Scholarship decisions are announced by the end of February

Academic info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

63%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$21,401

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$33,640

before aid

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

$0-30k$18,455

$30-48k$18,280

$48-75k$18,724

$75-110k$21,296

$110k+$25,958

View full data on College Scorecard

TRAINING

•Christ-centered theatre program built on "People First, Purposeful Process, Powerful Productions"

•Faculty are working artists, directors, and designers with professional industry experience

•Small program size ensures lead roles and major design work from freshman year

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•60+ student films produced annually through collaboration with the Media Communication program

•Students graduate with professional-quality acting reels

•Student films recognized with regional Emmy Awards and Highbridge Film Festival honors

FACILITIES

•Greathouse Theatre — primary performance space for musicals, plays, and world-premiere productions

•Miller Center for Communication Arts — 52,500 sq ft facility with scene shop, costume areas, TV studio, and sound stage

•Collection of props and costumes from professional productions (Narnia, Harry Potter, Titanic, Marvel, The Chosen)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer study trip training with Complicité, one of the world's most respected theatre companies

•Attend West End productions and explore London's historic theatre scene

•Production design students may visit Pinewood Studios for film industry insight

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•Accelerated +GRAD master's degree options available after completing the BA

•MA in Communication, MFA in Film & Television Production, MFA in Screenwriting, MA in Instructional Design

Updated 5d ago

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