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Audition format

In-Person Only

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BS Arts Administration - Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

•INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING Combines theatre study with business coursework in accounting, economics, and marketing Additional training in public relations and advertising through communications courses Prepares students for management roles in arts organizations PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS Partnerships with Indiana Repertory Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, and Indianapolis Shakespeare Company Internship opportunities with local and national arts organizations Located in Indianapolis with access to thriving arts community

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,041

After aid

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Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Applying As A First Year Student · butler.edu

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

On-Campus Interview

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

Theatre · butler.edu

Interview Requirements

Portfolio

•Recommended for admission consideration

•Cover page with name

•Contents page and resume

•Programs, posters, and press releases from productions

•Art samples (photography, digital work, graphic design)

•Limit portfolio introduction to two minutes

Headshot

•Required — submit via JCA Theatre Supplement

Resume

•Required — theatre resume submitted via JCA Theatre Supplement

Theatre · butler.eduVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

•Common App required — select Theatre as primary major

•Complete JCA Theatre Supplement via student status page after Common App submission

•Application is incomplete until a portfolio review date is selected

•Two separate admission decisions: academic and JCA program

Eligibility

•Double major applicants must select Theatre as primary major

What's The Process

Interview Format

•Portfolio review during extended interview with faculty

•Faculty review portfolio individually while asking questions

•No performance audition required

Contact

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

Scholarship Info

Jca Awards

•Merit-based scholarships recommended by faculty based on portfolio review and interview

•Portfolio reviews completed by February 21 are considered for JCA Award

•Academic scholarships also available for high school academic excellence

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,041

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

Updated 1d ago