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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre

General Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

One of only 39 U.S. universities accredited in all four major arts

Training

4 productions per year

Multi-area training in acting, design, directing, and stage management

Small class sizes with 13:1 student-faculty ratio

Blackbox Theatre and fully equipped production shops

Professional Development

Internships at New Stage Theatre

Alumni at the National Players, Taproot Theatre, Alley Theatre, Synetic Theatre, and Sight and Sound Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Most flexible theatre track with room for electives and minors

Fifth-year free promise for double majors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

50%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,490

Before aid

Average net price

$15,676

After aid

Aid · belhaven.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

One of only 39 U.S. universities accredited in all four major arts

Training

4 productions per year

Multi-area training in acting, design, directing, and stage management

Small class sizes with 13:1 student-faculty ratio

Blackbox Theatre and fully equipped production shops

Professional Development

Internships at New Stage Theatre

Alumni at the National Players, Taproot Theatre, Alley Theatre, Synetic Theatre, and Sight and Sound Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Most flexible theatre track with room for electives and minors

Fifth-year free promise for double majors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

One of only 39 U.S. universities accredited in all four major arts

Training

4 productions per year

Multi-area training in acting, design, directing, and stage management

Small class sizes with 13:1 student-faculty ratio

Blackbox Theatre and fully equipped production shops

Professional Development

Internships at New Stage Theatre

Alumni at the National Players, Taproot Theatre, Alley Theatre, Synetic Theatre, and Sight and Sound Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Most flexible theatre track with room for electives and minors

Fifth-year free promise for double majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

PriorityJun 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergrad · belhaven.edu

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Audition

Arts Discover Day Auditions and Portfolio ReviewsNov 6, 2026

Arts Discover Day · belhaven.edu

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

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

Monologues

Optional Monologue Submission

Two contrasting monologues from published plays

Present the monologues in person or by video

Auditions · belhaven.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must gain admission to Belhaven University before auditioning for Theatre

Submission

Email materials to BUTheatre@belhaven.edu

Or present in person at Arts Discover Day or campus visit

Virtual options available by arrangement

What's The Process

Admission Process

Submit one or more of the parent BA Theatre admission options

Email materials to BUTheatre@belhaven.edu, attend Arts Discover Day or a personal visit, or arrange a virtual option

After Admission

Students who do not declare an emphasis remain in the general BA in Theatre

Students may apply for Performance or Production Emphasis after two semesters; eligible transfer or later-declared students may request to apply after one semester

Scholarship Info

Arts Scholarship

Assessed alongside audition or portfolio review at Arts Discover Day

Must be accepted for admission, submit GPA and test scores, and complete FAFSA

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

50%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,490

Before aid

Average net price

$15,676

After aid

Aid · belhaven.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

One of only 39 U.S. universities accredited in all four major arts

Training

4 productions per year

Multi-area training in acting, design, directing, and stage management

Small class sizes with 13:1 student-faculty ratio

Blackbox Theatre and fully equipped production shops

Professional Development

Internships at New Stage Theatre

Alumni at the National Players, Taproot Theatre, Alley Theatre, Synetic Theatre, and Sight and Sound Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Most flexible theatre track with room for electives and minors

Fifth-year free promise for double majors

Updated 4h ago