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Brenau University

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 Students

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Theatre

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BFA Acting for Stage and Screen

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 Students

Training

Partnership with Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) for professional-level productions

Training in acting styles, stage combat, voice and diction, movement

Faculty are working industry professionals with Broadway and national touring experience

Small program accepting 15 students per academic year

Performance & Productions

Casting available starting first semester

Up to four mainstage productions per year plus student-produced shows

Perform in historic Pearce Auditorium (700-seat, 19th century opera house) and Hosch Theatre (350-seat)

Notable Alumni

Dulce Sloan — Daily Show correspondent, Emmy-nominated comedian (BA Theatre '05)

Professional Development

Access to Atlanta's film and television industry less than an hour away

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.38

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$33,872

Before aid

Average net price

$18,924

After aid

Tuition · brenau.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 30, 1:17 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Partnership with Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) for professional-level productions

Training in acting styles, stage combat, voice and diction, movement

Faculty are working industry professionals with Broadway and national touring experience

Small program accepting 15 students per academic year

Performance & Productions

Casting available starting first semester

Up to four mainstage productions per year plus student-produced shows

Perform in historic Pearce Auditorium (700-seat, 19th century opera house) and Hosch Theatre (350-seat)

Notable Alumni

Dulce Sloan — Daily Show correspondent, Emmy-nominated comedian (BA Theatre '05)

Professional Development

Access to Atlanta's film and television industry less than an hour away

Program Highlights

Training

Partnership with Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) for professional-level productions

Training in acting styles, stage combat, voice and diction, movement

Faculty are working industry professionals with Broadway and national touring experience

Small program accepting 15 students per academic year

Performance & Productions

Casting available starting first semester

Up to four mainstage productions per year plus student-produced shows

Perform in historic Pearce Auditorium (700-seat, 19th century opera house) and Hosch Theatre (350-seat)

Notable Alumni

Dulce Sloan — Daily Show correspondent, Emmy-nominated comedian (BA Theatre '05)

Professional Development

Access to Atlanta's film and television industry less than an hour away

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshman · brenau.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Auditions

Fall 2027 GTA Audition/Interview - UNG-Gainesville

Nov 7, 2026Apr 17, 2027

Fall 2027 GTA Audition/Interview - BrenauFeb 13, 2027

Admissions Auditions · gainesvilletheatrealliance.org

Program Submission

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

From plays

60 seconds each

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Bring two copies

Headshot (Required)

Bring two copies

Admissions Auditions · gainesvilletheatrealliance.org

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two 60-Second Contrasting Monologues

Must be from plays — not from monologue books or films

Admissions Auditions · gainesvilletheatrealliance.org

Good to Know

Application Logistics

The Fall 2027 GTA audition cycle opens August 1, 2026; virtual submissions are accepted beginning that day

University admission is a separate process through Brenau

Eligibility

Admission to Gainesville Theatre Alliance does not guarantee admission to Brenau University, and university admission does not guarantee GTA admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

The 2027-28 audition cycle opens August 1, 2026

An audition or portfolio review is required for placement in a Gainesville Theatre Alliance degree program

Applicants may attend an in-person event or submit virtually

University admission is a separate process; admission to GTA does not guarantee admission to Brenau University

Contact: recruitment@GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org

Audition Expectations

Prepare two contrasting 60-second monologues from plays

Be prepared to discuss professional goals and interest in acting

AUDITION LOCATIONS (migrated from legacy structured-date data 2026-09-16; see tasks/lessons.md)

Fall 2027 GTA Audition/Interview - UNG-Gainesville — Gainesville, GA

Fall 2027 GTA Audition/Interview - Brenau — Gainesville, GA

Scholarship Info

Theatre Talent Scholarship available based on audition

Awarded based on talent, commitment, and academic performance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.38

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$33,872

Before aid

Average net price

$18,924

After aid

Tuition · brenau.edu College Scorecard

Training

Partnership with Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) for professional-level productions

Training in acting styles, stage combat, voice and diction, movement

Faculty are working industry professionals with Broadway and national touring experience

Small program accepting 15 students per academic year

Performance & Productions

Casting available starting first semester

Up to four mainstage productions per year plus student-produced shows

Perform in historic Pearce Auditorium (700-seat, 19th century opera house) and Hosch Theatre (350-seat)

Notable Alumni

Dulce Sloan — Daily Show correspondent, Emmy-nominated comedian (BA Theatre '05)

Professional Development

Access to Atlanta's film and television industry less than an hour away

Updated Sep 30, 1:17 PM