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Carson-Newman University

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

3-4 full-length productions per year in Gentry Auditorium plus Phoenix Theatre shows

Children's show serving approximately 3,000 elementary school students annually

Two play festivals each semester

Project-based coursework combining classical techniques with production experience

Notable Alumni

Joseph Robinette (class of '60) — Tony Award nominee for "A Christmas Story, The Musical"

Professional Development

Fully funded student-directed production as part of the C-N theatre season

Internships and apprenticeships with regional theatres including The Rose Players, AD Players, Nashville Repertory Theatre, and Florida Repertory Theatre

Guest artists direct and lead workshops on campus

Attend two premiere U.S. theatre and creative conferences

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary drama fraternity chapter

Option to double-major for interdisciplinary study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$42,500

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$60,771

Before aid

Average net price

$20,251

After aid

Tuition Costs · cn.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

3-4 full-length productions per year in Gentry Auditorium plus Phoenix Theatre shows

Children's show serving approximately 3,000 elementary school students annually

Two play festivals each semester

Project-based coursework combining classical techniques with production experience

Notable Alumni

Joseph Robinette (class of '60) — Tony Award nominee for "A Christmas Story, The Musical"

Professional Development

Fully funded student-directed production as part of the C-N theatre season

Internships and apprenticeships with regional theatres including The Rose Players, AD Players, Nashville Repertory Theatre, and Florida Repertory Theatre

Guest artists direct and lead workshops on campus

Attend two premiere U.S. theatre and creative conferences

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary drama fraternity chapter

Option to double-major for interdisciplinary study

Program Highlights

Training

3-4 full-length productions per year in Gentry Auditorium plus Phoenix Theatre shows

Children's show serving approximately 3,000 elementary school students annually

Two play festivals each semester

Project-based coursework combining classical techniques with production experience

Notable Alumni

Joseph Robinette (class of '60) — Tony Award nominee for "A Christmas Story, The Musical"

Professional Development

Fully funded student-directed production as part of the C-N theatre season

Internships and apprenticeships with regional theatres including The Rose Players, AD Players, Nashville Repertory Theatre, and Florida Repertory Theatre

Guest artists direct and lead workshops on campus

Attend two premiere U.S. theatre and creative conferences

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary drama fraternity chapter

Option to double-major for interdisciplinary study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshman Admissions · cn.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or the C-N website

No separate program application required

Important Notes

Communication, Theatre and Film Department

Optional Teacher Licensure K-12 emphasis available

Transfer Pathway

Carson-Newman is listed as a private "finish" institution on the statewide Tennessee Transfer Pathway for Theatre Arts, a standardized A.A./A.S. articulation with Tennessee community colleges (Chattanooga State, Columbia State, Northeast State, Pellissippi State, Roane State, Volunteer State, and Walters State). Students completing the Theatre Arts A.A./A.S. pathway transfer directly into the BA Theatre using an institution-specific curricular map.

Theatre Arts · tntransferpathway.org

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BA Theatre program is through the university application

No separate audition or portfolio review required

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$42,500

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$60,771

Before aid

Average net price

$20,251

After aid

Tuition Costs · cn.edu College Scorecard

Training

3-4 full-length productions per year in Gentry Auditorium plus Phoenix Theatre shows

Children's show serving approximately 3,000 elementary school students annually

Two play festivals each semester

Project-based coursework combining classical techniques with production experience

Notable Alumni

Joseph Robinette (class of '60) — Tony Award nominee for "A Christmas Story, The Musical"

Professional Development

Fully funded student-directed production as part of the C-N theatre season

Internships and apprenticeships with regional theatres including The Rose Players, AD Players, Nashville Repertory Theatre, and Florida Repertory Theatre

Guest artists direct and lead workshops on campus

Attend two premiere U.S. theatre and creative conferences

Alpha Psi Omega national honorary drama fraternity chapter

Option to double-major for interdisciplinary study

Updated 5d ago