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BS Theatre Arts Administration

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

•Interdisciplinary BS combining theatre arts foundations (acting, directing, design, theatre history) with business, marketing, and communications coursework

•Prepares students for the management and administrative side of professional theatre — production management, community engagement, promotions, and talent representation

Professional Development

•Internships at Williamstown Theatre Festival, American Shakespeare Center, and Interlochen

•CataLST semester-long professional internship with Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury

•Grads work as managing artistic directors, executive directors, arts center founders, and college faculty

•Active involvement through The Blue Masque (one of Catawba's oldest student organizations) and Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society

Value

•Audition-based theatre scholarships renewable for four years with a 2.7 GPA

•Hobgood Theatre Arts Scholarship — competitive full-tuition award by invitation

School Info

Snapshot

3.79

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,990

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$55,180

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,879

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS combining theatre arts foundations (acting, directing, design, theatre history) with business, marketing, and communications coursework

•Prepares students for the management and administrative side of professional theatre — production management, community engagement, promotions, and talent representation

Professional Development

•Internships at Williamstown Theatre Festival, American Shakespeare Center, and Interlochen

•CataLST semester-long professional internship with Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury

•Grads work as managing artistic directors, executive directors, arts center founders, and college faculty

•Active involvement through The Blue Masque (one of Catawba's oldest student organizations) and Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society

Value

•Audition-based theatre scholarships renewable for four years with a 2.7 GPA

•Hobgood Theatre Arts Scholarship — competitive full-tuition award by invitation

Program Highlights

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS combining theatre arts foundations (acting, directing, design, theatre history) with business, marketing, and communications coursework

•Prepares students for the management and administrative side of professional theatre — production management, community engagement, promotions, and talent representation

Professional Development

•Internships at Williamstown Theatre Festival, American Shakespeare Center, and Interlochen

•CataLST semester-long professional internship with Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury

•Grads work as managing artistic directors, executive directors, arts center founders, and college faculty

•Active involvement through The Blue Masque (one of Catawba's oldest student organizations) and Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society

Value

•Audition-based theatre scholarships renewable for four years with a 2.7 GPA

•Hobgood Theatre Arts Scholarship — competitive full-tuition award by invitation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early Action Deadline (non-binding)Nov 15, 2026

Regular Decision DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd submission deadlineMay 1, 2027

Audition

Hobgood Scholarship Priority Review DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Portfolio Requirements

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Headshot (Optional)

•Current headshot, if you have one

Resume

•Show the breadth and depth of your theatre experience

•Include all theatrical experience, not only one area of focus

Portfolio

•Include a slideshow or video of your portfolio, prompt book, marketing materials, or a video explaining how you approach theatre management and production collaboration

Application portal · AcceptdVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•No performance audition is required for program admission

•Portfolio submission through Acceptd supports scholarship consideration and faculty review

Important Notes

•Submit Acceptd materials by February 1 for scholarship consideration, including the Hobgood Theatre Arts full-tuition scholarship

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No required admission audition is recorded for this program

•Theatre Arts scholarship consideration is tied to Acceptd audition or portfolio submission before February 1

•A current-year festival callback can substitute for the audition, but applicants should still submit the Acceptd application

•Scholarship awards are communicated after acceptance to Catawba College

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarships

•All students who submit an audition or portfolio through Acceptd are eligible for Theatre Arts scholarships, including the full-tuition scholarship

Hobgood Scholarship

•Applications submitted before February 1 are automatically reviewed for Hobgood Scholarship invitation

•Scholarship decisions are shared after admission to Catawba College

Festival Callbacks

•Festival callbacks may substitute for an Acceptd audition, but applicants should still submit through Acceptd so the faculty can review their materials

School Info

Snapshot

3.79

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,990

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$55,180

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,879

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Interdisciplinary BS combining theatre arts foundations (acting, directing, design, theatre history) with business, marketing, and communications coursework

•Prepares students for the management and administrative side of professional theatre — production management, community engagement, promotions, and talent representation

Professional Development

•Internships at Williamstown Theatre Festival, American Shakespeare Center, and Interlochen

•CataLST semester-long professional internship with Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury

•Grads work as managing artistic directors, executive directors, arts center founders, and college faculty

•Active involvement through The Blue Masque (one of Catawba's oldest student organizations) and Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society

Value

•Audition-based theatre scholarships renewable for four years with a 2.7 GPA

•Hobgood Theatre Arts Scholarship — competitive full-tuition award by invitation

Updated 1d ago