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BA Theatre

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

Ranked as OnStage Blog's Best Theatre Program in Kentucky (2021)

Open to students of any major for classes and productions

Training

Production seasons span contemporary and classical genres, giving theatre majors repeated experience across contrasting theatrical forms

Partnership with The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project for new play development

Coursework and productions develop acting, directing, playwriting, set design, lighting, and costume-design practice

Professional Development

Alumni employed at Cirque du Soleil, Manhattan Theatre Club, Blue Man Group, The Walt Disney Company, and Virginia Repertory Theatre

Performers in international tours of Jersey Boys, Berlin premiere of War Horse, and Cirque adaptation of Avatar

Graduate placements at Yale School of Drama, Brown/Trinity Rep, University of Michigan, and Ecole Jacques Lecoq

Study Abroad

Semester exchange at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance in London for conservatory-style training

NYC study-away program with professional theatre internship opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

54%

school-wide

Grad rate

81%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$58,250

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$73,990

Before aid

Average net price

$20,781

After aid

Cost Affordability · centre.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked as OnStage Blog's Best Theatre Program in Kentucky (2021)

Open to students of any major for classes and productions

Training

Production seasons span contemporary and classical genres, giving theatre majors repeated experience across contrasting theatrical forms

Partnership with The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project for new play development

Coursework and productions develop acting, directing, playwriting, set design, lighting, and costume-design practice

Professional Development

Alumni employed at Cirque du Soleil, Manhattan Theatre Club, Blue Man Group, The Walt Disney Company, and Virginia Repertory Theatre

Performers in international tours of Jersey Boys, Berlin premiere of War Horse, and Cirque adaptation of Avatar

Graduate placements at Yale School of Drama, Brown/Trinity Rep, University of Michigan, and Ecole Jacques Lecoq

Study Abroad

Semester exchange at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance in London for conservatory-style training

NYC study-away program with professional theatre internship opportunities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked as OnStage Blog's Best Theatre Program in Kentucky (2021)

Open to students of any major for classes and productions

Training

Production seasons span contemporary and classical genres, giving theatre majors repeated experience across contrasting theatrical forms

Partnership with The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project for new play development

Coursework and productions develop acting, directing, playwriting, set design, lighting, and costume-design practice

Professional Development

Alumni employed at Cirque du Soleil, Manhattan Theatre Club, Blue Man Group, The Walt Disney Company, and Virginia Repertory Theatre

Performers in international tours of Jersey Boys, Berlin premiere of War Horse, and Cirque adaptation of Avatar

Graduate placements at Yale School of Drama, Brown/Trinity Rep, University of Michigan, and Ecole Jacques Lecoq

Study Abroad

Semester exchange at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance in London for conservatory-style training

NYC study-away program with professional theatre internship opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Auditions

Performing Arts Scholarship in-person audition completion - ED I/EA applicantsDec 15, 2026

Performing Arts Scholarship in-person audition completion - ED II/RD applicantsFeb 15, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Performing Arts Scholarship video/materials - Early Decision I applicantsNov 1, 2026

Performing Arts Scholarship video/materials - Early Action applicantsNov 15, 2026

Performing Arts Scholarship video/materials - Early Decision II applicantsJan 15, 2027

Performing Arts Scholarship video/materials - Regular Decision applicantsFeb 1, 2027

Pascholarshipapp · admission.centre.edu

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

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

Monologues

Theatre Arts Audition: Acting

Prepare two contrasting pieces of about two minutes each

Include one classical piece, such as Shakespeare, and one contemporary piece

Additional Materials

Portfolio

Production/technical theatre applicants: prepare hard-copy photos or digital images of work on productions, such as scenery, costumes, lighting, properties, or stage management

Upload portfolio production pictures through the application form as a PDF

Resume

Production/technical theatre applicants: upload a resume detailing production involvement through the application form as a PDF

Video

Record each audition monologue video in one continuous take

Record each video from the audience perspective

Upload each video to YouTube as an unpublished or unlisted, non-password-protected video

Include your first and last name plus the title and author of the play in the video title

Submit the exact YouTube video link in the application form

Do not send video files by email or use Dropbox or other sharing tools

Pascholarshipapp · admission.centre.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Centre through the Common App or Coalition App; the university application is free

Admission to BA Theatre is through the university application only

Enrollment

Students of any major may take theatre classes and participate in productions

Theatre major, minor, or second major options are available

Important Notes

Performing Arts/Theatre Scholarship consideration uses a separate scholarship form and optional audition/material submission

The scholarship is open to theatre and technical theatre applicants; majoring or minoring in Performing Arts is not required

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview is required for BA Theatre admission

Optional audition/material submission is for Performing Arts/Theatre Scholarship consideration only

Applicants may audition in person or submit video/materials through the scholarship form

In-person auditions are scheduled by the Performing Arts Coordinator

The current form is labeled Performing Arts Scholarship Application 2027, for Fall 2027 entry only

Video/material submissions are due by the applicant's chosen application plan deadline: November 1 (Early Decision I), November 15 (Early Action), January 15 (Early Decision II), or February 1 (Regular Decision)

In-person scholarship auditions must be completed by December 15 for Early Decision I/Early Action applicants and February 15 for Early Decision II/Regular Decision applicants

Contact

Questions: Katie Murphy, katie.murphy@centre.edu

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarship

Performing Arts/Theatre Scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year

Renewable and stackable with other merit scholarships, excluding premier scholarships

Open to domestic and international students; a Performing Arts major or minor is not required

Recipients take theatre coursework and contribute to the theatre program through classes, productions, shop work, or similar participation

Apply through the Performing Arts Scholarship form: admission.centre.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

54%

school-wide

Grad rate

81%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$66K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$58,250

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$73,990

Before aid

Average net price

$20,781

After aid

Cost Affordability · centre.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ranked as OnStage Blog's Best Theatre Program in Kentucky (2021)

Open to students of any major for classes and productions

Training

Production seasons span contemporary and classical genres, giving theatre majors repeated experience across contrasting theatrical forms

Partnership with The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project for new play development

Coursework and productions develop acting, directing, playwriting, set design, lighting, and costume-design practice

Professional Development

Alumni employed at Cirque du Soleil, Manhattan Theatre Club, Blue Man Group, The Walt Disney Company, and Virginia Repertory Theatre

Performers in international tours of Jersey Boys, Berlin premiere of War Horse, and Cirque adaptation of Avatar

Graduate placements at Yale School of Drama, Brown/Trinity Rep, University of Michigan, and Ecole Jacques Lecoq

Study Abroad

Semester exchange at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance in London for conservatory-style training

NYC study-away program with professional theatre internship opportunities

Updated 6d ago