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Theatre Arts Studies

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Liberal arts BA exploring directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, theatre history, theory, and criticism

Open-enrollment entry with proficiency demonstrated in a chosen focus area

Two tracks available: Theatre Arts Studies and Design & Technology

Training

Design & Technology track covers scenic, costume, lighting, sound, props, hair & makeup, technical direction, and stage management

4th Wall Dramaturgy program provides hands-on production dramaturgy experience

Study abroad opportunities through BYU international programs

Mainstage and studio productions offer practical directing and playwriting labs

Notable Alumni

Neil LaBute — award-winning playwright and filmmaker (In the Company of Men, The Shape of Things)

Aaron Eckhart — Golden Globe-nominated actor (The Dark Knight, Erin Brockovich), BYU BFA graduate who began collaborating with LaBute at BYU

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

33K

Enrollment

$76K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$7,096

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,468

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,564

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · enrollment.byu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA exploring directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, theatre history, theory, and criticism

Open-enrollment entry with proficiency demonstrated in a chosen focus area

Two tracks available: Theatre Arts Studies and Design & Technology

Training

Design & Technology track covers scenic, costume, lighting, sound, props, hair & makeup, technical direction, and stage management

4th Wall Dramaturgy program provides hands-on production dramaturgy experience

Study abroad opportunities through BYU international programs

Mainstage and studio productions offer practical directing and playwriting labs

Notable Alumni

Neil LaBute — award-winning playwright and filmmaker (In the Company of Men, The Shape of Things)

Aaron Eckhart — Golden Globe-nominated actor (The Dark Knight, Erin Brockovich), BYU BFA graduate who began collaborating with LaBute at BYU

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA exploring directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, theatre history, theory, and criticism

Open-enrollment entry with proficiency demonstrated in a chosen focus area

Two tracks available: Theatre Arts Studies and Design & Technology

Training

Design & Technology track covers scenic, costume, lighting, sound, props, hair & makeup, technical direction, and stage management

4th Wall Dramaturgy program provides hands-on production dramaturgy experience

Study abroad opportunities through BYU international programs

Mainstage and studio productions offer practical directing and playwriting labs

Notable Alumni

Neil LaBute — award-winning playwright and filmmaker (In the Company of Men, The Shape of Things)

Aaron Eckhart — Golden Globe-nominated actor (The Dark Knight, Erin Brockovich), BYU BFA graduate who began collaborating with LaBute at BYU

Key Info

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Fee

$35

Opens

Apr 1, 2027

Deadline

Aug 2, 2027

Application Deadlines · enrollment.byu.edu

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Application Logistics

Theatre Arts Studies is an open-enrollment BA; no program application or audition is required beyond university admission

Declare the major through MyMAP or by contacting the CFAC Advisement Center

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for program admission

Students declare the major through MyMAP or the CFAC Advisement Center

Major-change requests are typically processed within 1-2 business days

Scholarship Info

Tma Student Funding

TMA Student Scholarships for 2027 are due September 30, 2026; the application opens in late August

TMA Emergency Scholarships accept applications continuously

TMA majors and minors may apply, and awards are applied directly to the student financial account

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

33K

Enrollment

$76K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$7,096

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,468

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,564

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · enrollment.byu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA exploring directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, theatre history, theory, and criticism

Open-enrollment entry with proficiency demonstrated in a chosen focus area

Two tracks available: Theatre Arts Studies and Design & Technology

Training

Design & Technology track covers scenic, costume, lighting, sound, props, hair & makeup, technical direction, and stage management

4th Wall Dramaturgy program provides hands-on production dramaturgy experience

Study abroad opportunities through BYU international programs

Mainstage and studio productions offer practical directing and playwriting labs

Notable Alumni

Neil LaBute — award-winning playwright and filmmaker (In the Company of Men, The Shape of Things)

Aaron Eckhart — Golden Globe-nominated actor (The Dark Knight, Erin Brockovich), BYU BFA graduate who began collaborating with LaBute at BYU

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM