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Augustana University

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

4-show season including one musical each year

New play development festivals and improvisation performances

Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society (ACTS) presents student-run productions

Professional guest artist performances and workshops

Professional Development

Brand Name Improv (BNi)

Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society

Claire Donaldson New Play Festival

Company Call: weekly gathering to create scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, or marketing

Internships at B Street Theatre (CA), Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis), National Shakespeare Theatre Co., and Black Hills Playhouse

Washington Pavilion educational exchange partnership

Connections to Sioux Empire Community Theatre and Olde Towne Dinner Theatre

Study Abroad

Scotland (stories and scenes with AU faculty)

Central and Eastern Europe (performance focus with AU faculty)

Trips to Kennedy Center ACTF and USITT conferences

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,132

Before aid

Average net price

$23,894

After aid

Comprehensive Costs · augie.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 30, 5:24 PM

Program Highlights

Training

4-show season including one musical each year

New play development festivals and improvisation performances

Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society (ACTS) presents student-run productions

Professional guest artist performances and workshops

Professional Development

Brand Name Improv (BNi)

Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society

Claire Donaldson New Play Festival

Company Call: weekly gathering to create scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, or marketing

Internships at B Street Theatre (CA), Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis), National Shakespeare Theatre Co., and Black Hills Playhouse

Washington Pavilion educational exchange partnership

Connections to Sioux Empire Community Theatre and Olde Towne Dinner Theatre

Study Abroad

Scotland (stories and scenes with AU faculty)

Central and Eastern Europe (performance focus with AU faculty)

Trips to Kennedy Center ACTF and USITT conferences

Program Highlights

Training

4-show season including one musical each year

New play development festivals and improvisation performances

Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society (ACTS) presents student-run productions

Professional guest artist performances and workshops

Professional Development

Brand Name Improv (BNi)

Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society

Claire Donaldson New Play Festival

Company Call: weekly gathering to create scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, or marketing

Internships at B Street Theatre (CA), Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis), National Shakespeare Theatre Co., and Black Hills Playhouse

Washington Pavilion educational exchange partnership

Connections to Sioux Empire Community Theatre and Olde Towne Dinner Theatre

Study Abroad

Scotland (stories and scenes with AU faculty)

Central and Eastern Europe (performance focus with AU faculty)

Trips to Kennedy Center ACTF and USITT conferences

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

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Audition

Pro Dramatis Scholarship Preferred DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Pro Dramatis Scholarships · augie.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Monologues

Two monologues of differing styles and tone

Two minutes or less each

Additional Materials

Portfolio (Optional)

Alternative to performance audition for design/tech applicants

Include photos of finished designs for sets, lights, and/or costumes

Include explanation with show name, design area, and year completed

Pro Dramatis Scholarships · augie.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

University application via Common App

Theatre Scholarship application via separate Augustana portal

Eligibility

Must be offered admission to Augustana University before applying

Students of any major are eligible for the Pro Dramatis Scholarship

Video Formats

Video: .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv

Audio: .mp3, .wma, .ogg, .flac

Links to Vimeo, YouTube, SoundCloud, or Sketchfab also accepted

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the admission application and be offered admission

Complete the Theatre Scholarship application

Upload performance audition or portfolio in the "Upload Media" section

Audition Expectations

Submit audition recording or portfolio via the Theatre Scholarship portal

In-person audition available upon request (contact dan.workman@augie.edu)

Scholarship Info

Pro Dramatis Scholarship

Up to $3,000 per year for incoming students

Awarded based on talent audition or portfolio submission

Students of any major are eligible

Preferred deadline: March 1

Maintenance Requirements

Scholars must participate in weekly Company Call (THEA 095 Backstage Practicum)

Must assist in scene/costume shops 2 hours per week or hold leadership roles

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,132

Before aid

Average net price

$23,894

After aid

Comprehensive Costs · augie.edu College Scorecard

Training

4-show season including one musical each year

New play development festivals and improvisation performances

Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society (ACTS) presents student-run productions

Professional guest artist performances and workshops

Professional Development

Brand Name Improv (BNi)

Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society

Claire Donaldson New Play Festival

Company Call: weekly gathering to create scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, or marketing

Internships at B Street Theatre (CA), Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis), National Shakespeare Theatre Co., and Black Hills Playhouse

Washington Pavilion educational exchange partnership

Connections to Sioux Empire Community Theatre and Olde Towne Dinner Theatre

Study Abroad

Scotland (stories and scenes with AU faculty)

Central and Eastern Europe (performance focus with AU faculty)

Trips to Kennedy Center ACTF and USITT conferences

Updated Sep 30, 5:24 PM

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