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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA/BS Theatre

Theatre Creation Option

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

True liberal arts experience with holistic understanding of theatre-making

Experimentation across multiple disciplines: playwriting, dramaturgy, devising, creative producing, performance, theatre history, arts management, directing, and design

Ideal for multihyphenate creators and thinkers

Flexibility to double major or pursue extra-curricular activities

Training

Option to add minor in New Works for the Stage — unique interdisciplinary program encouraging unconventional collaborations

Senior capstone project with faculty mentorship as bridge to professional world

Access to 400-seat proscenium theater, flexible studios, and versatile dance venues

Dozens of developmental and production opportunities throughout the year

Notable Alumni

Joe Lino — Chicago actor/playwright; worked with Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens

Sydney Cox — Actor, intimacy coordinator, writer; credits at Steppenwolf, The Gift Theatre, Rivendell Theatre

Carmia Imani — Producer/director; poetry film AmeriKKKa won Best Film at Hoosier Films 2021

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

14K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,242

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,790

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$27,658

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,940

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 14, 5:11 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

True liberal arts experience with holistic understanding of theatre-making

Experimentation across multiple disciplines: playwriting, dramaturgy, devising, creative producing, performance, theatre history, arts management, directing, and design

Ideal for multihyphenate creators and thinkers

Flexibility to double major or pursue extra-curricular activities

Training

Option to add minor in New Works for the Stage — unique interdisciplinary program encouraging unconventional collaborations

Senior capstone project with faculty mentorship as bridge to professional world

Access to 400-seat proscenium theater, flexible studios, and versatile dance venues

Dozens of developmental and production opportunities throughout the year

Notable Alumni

Joe Lino — Chicago actor/playwright; worked with Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens

Sydney Cox — Actor, intimacy coordinator, writer; credits at Steppenwolf, The Gift Theatre, Rivendell Theatre

Carmia Imani — Producer/director; poetry film AmeriKKKa won Best Film at Hoosier Films 2021

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

True liberal arts experience with holistic understanding of theatre-making

Experimentation across multiple disciplines: playwriting, dramaturgy, devising, creative producing, performance, theatre history, arts management, directing, and design

Ideal for multihyphenate creators and thinkers

Flexibility to double major or pursue extra-curricular activities

Training

Option to add minor in New Works for the Stage — unique interdisciplinary program encouraging unconventional collaborations

Senior capstone project with faculty mentorship as bridge to professional world

Access to 400-seat proscenium theater, flexible studios, and versatile dance venues

Dozens of developmental and production opportunities throughout the year

Notable Alumni

Joe Lino — Chicago actor/playwright; worked with Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens

Sydney Cox — Actor, intimacy coordinator, writer; credits at Steppenwolf, The Gift Theatre, Rivendell Theatre

Carmia Imani — Producer/director; poetry film AmeriKKKa won Best Film at Hoosier Films 2021

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App

Fee

$60

Deadline

Scholarship PriorityDec 1, 2026

Fall PriorityMar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Dates And Deadlines · bsu.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus

Nov 14, 2026Feb 6, 2027

Virtual LIVEFeb 13, 2027

Auditions And Interviews · bsu.edu

Scholarship Interview Requirements

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

Resume

Outline theatre activities and experience

Portfolio / Folder

Optional but recommended when applicable

May include prompt books, production notebooks, program copies, stage photographs, renderings, sketches, or related work samples

Statement of Purpose

Address what you want to do in theatre and why you have a passion for your area of interest

Theatre Creation · bsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Fall 2027 entry term applications available August 3, 2026

Apply to Ball State first — Admissions will notify you via email to access the digital Cardinal Landing portal

Complete the supplemental application 'Department of Theatre & Dance Audition/Interview Registration' on the portal Checklist to request an interview date and location

Select your preferred interview date and location and submit — the department will contact you directly

Department does not require prescreens for auditions or interviews

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open admissions; interview is not required for admittance

Interview is strongly recommended for departmental scholarship consideration

Applicants request interview date/location through Cardinal Landing

Faculty discuss resume, portfolio/folder/notebook, statement of purpose, and past theatrical experience

On-campus: Saturday, November 14, 2026; Saturday, February 6, 2027

Virtual live: Saturday, February 13, 2027

Virtual applicants add portfolio materials to the digital Portfolio in Cardinal Landing

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarship Consideration

Interview is strongly recommended for departmental scholarship consideration

Department scholarships are available to students at all levels and in all areas

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

14K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,242

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,790

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$27,658

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,940

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

True liberal arts experience with holistic understanding of theatre-making

Experimentation across multiple disciplines: playwriting, dramaturgy, devising, creative producing, performance, theatre history, arts management, directing, and design

Ideal for multihyphenate creators and thinkers

Flexibility to double major or pursue extra-curricular activities

Training

Option to add minor in New Works for the Stage — unique interdisciplinary program encouraging unconventional collaborations

Senior capstone project with faculty mentorship as bridge to professional world

Access to 400-seat proscenium theater, flexible studios, and versatile dance venues

Dozens of developmental and production opportunities throughout the year

Notable Alumni

Joe Lino — Chicago actor/playwright; worked with Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens

Sydney Cox — Actor, intimacy coordinator, writer; credits at Steppenwolf, The Gift Theatre, Rivendell Theatre

Carmia Imani — Producer/director; poetry film AmeriKKKa won Best Film at Hoosier Films 2021

Updated Aug 14, 5:11 PM