Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
VENUES & FACILITIES
•Spingold Theater Center houses three performance spaces: 748-seat proscenium mainstage, 161-seat thrust Laurie Theater, and 50-seat Merrick Theater
•Dedicated by legendary luminaries including Sir John Gielgud, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Lillian Hellman, George Balanchine, and Richard Rodgers in 1965
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Comprehensive liberal arts theater education covering acting, directing, dance and movement, design, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy
•Curriculum restructured in 2024 to emphasize global theater, historically marginalized voices, and professional practices including consent and wellness initiatives
•Senior thesis: two-semester in-depth artistic production and/or scholarly investigation
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Mary Faber '01 — Broadway: American Idiot, Avenue Q, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
•John-Andrew Morrison '95 — Tony Award-winning Best Musical A Strange Loop
•Rachel Peters '99 — composer/lyricist with OPERA America commissioning grants and Fort Worth Opera premieres
FACULTY & AWARDS
•Faculty recipients of NEH Fellowship, Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Sound Design, and "Best of Boston Theater" award
•10 Elliot Norton Award nominations in a single year across faculty and alumni
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
•Students work alongside faculty in productions as assistant stage managers, assistant designers, shop workers, and performers
•Fisher Explorer Grants fund senior creative projects
•Summer internships at New Repertory Theatre, Portland Stage Company, Barrington Stage Company, and Trinity Repertory Company
•Study abroad programs in London (including Globe Theater), South Africa, Russia, Ireland, Israel, and Ethiopia
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early Decision INov 3, 2025
Early ActionNov 3, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment only
•Declaring the major: meet with the Undergraduate Advising Head; majors are assigned an academic advisor in their area of interest
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
•Requires 3.8+ GPA in the major
•Must complete a full-year Senior Thesis (99a,b) or one-semester Capstone Project (97a) for high or highest honors
•Portfolio submission and reflection required
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Admission is through the standard Brandeis University application
•Students who wish to major should meet early with the Undergraduate Advising Head to develop a plan
•Recommended to enroll in THA 2a or THA 10a in the first year
Program info updated 1h ago
VENUES & FACILITIES
•Spingold Theater Center houses three performance spaces: 748-seat proscenium mainstage, 161-seat thrust Laurie Theater, and 50-seat Merrick Theater
•Dedicated by legendary luminaries including Sir John Gielgud, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Lillian Hellman, George Balanchine, and Richard Rodgers in 1965
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Comprehensive liberal arts theater education covering acting, directing, dance and movement, design, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy
•Curriculum restructured in 2024 to emphasize global theater, historically marginalized voices, and professional practices including consent and wellness initiatives
•Senior thesis: two-semester in-depth artistic production and/or scholarly investigation
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Mary Faber '01 — Broadway: American Idiot, Avenue Q, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
•John-Andrew Morrison '95 — Tony Award-winning Best Musical A Strange Loop
•Rachel Peters '99 — composer/lyricist with OPERA America commissioning grants and Fort Worth Opera premieres
FACULTY & AWARDS
•Faculty recipients of NEH Fellowship, Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Sound Design, and "Best of Boston Theater" award
•10 Elliot Norton Award nominations in a single year across faculty and alumni
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
•Students work alongside faculty in productions as assistant stage managers, assistant designers, shop workers, and performers
•Fisher Explorer Grants fund senior creative projects
•Summer internships at New Repertory Theatre, Portland Stage Company, Barrington Stage Company, and Trinity Repertory Company
•Study abroad programs in London (including Globe Theater), South Africa, Russia, Ireland, Israel, and Ethiopia
Updated 1h ago
Academic School Information
3.90
Avg GPA (W)
41%
Admit Rate
86%
Grad Rate
3,618
Enrollment
$77,231
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$68,080
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$35,736
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$13,363
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,135
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,536
Family Income $75k - $110k$26,784
Family Income $110k+$54,885
