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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training & Performance

Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

40+ performances annually across multiple venues

Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

No emphasis area required, choose your own path

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.86

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

4.3K

Earnings

$77K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average net price

$36,041

After aid

Tuition Costs · butler.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Performance

Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

40+ performances annually across multiple venues

Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

No emphasis area required, choose your own path

Program Highlights

Training & Performance

Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

40+ performances annually across multiple venues

Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

No emphasis area required, choose your own path

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Applying As A First Year Student · butler.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Nov 6, 2026Jan 29, 2027Feb 12 & 26, 2027

Theatre · butler.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

One monologue, under 2 minutes

From a full-length published play — classical or contemporary

Should reflect your range of life and stage experience

Avoid extremes of accent, age, or occupation

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Submit via JCA Theatre Supplement

Resume (Required)

Theatre resume submitted via JCA Theatre Supplement

Theatre · butler.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Common App required — select Theatre as primary major

Complete JCA Theatre Supplement after Common App submission

Application is incomplete until an audition date is selected

Two separate admission decisions: academic and JCA program

What's The Process

Audition Format

20-minute in-person afternoon appointment

Includes conversation and performance review

On-campus and regional unified auditions available

Performance Guidelines

Introduce yourself with name, character name, and play title

Place imagined scene partner to the side, beyond faculty

No props permitted

Pause before and after each piece

Contact

JCA Admissions: jcaadmissions@butler.edu | 317-940-9656

Scholarship Info

Jca Awards

Merit-based scholarships recommended by faculty based on audition

Auditions completed by February 21 are considered for JCA Award

Academic scholarships also available for high school academic excellence

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.86

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

4.3K

Earnings

$77K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average net price

$36,041

After aid

Tuition Costs · butler.edu College Scorecard

Training & Performance

Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

40+ performances annually across multiple venues

Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

No emphasis area required, choose your own path

Updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM