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BA Theater Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theater Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Notable Alumni

•Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef host, author, activist)

•Company One Theatre founders (Shawn LaCount, Sarah Shampnois, and fellow Clark grads, Boston)

•Brian Katz, co-founder of Custom Made Theatre Company (San Francisco)

Program Overview

•Intimate BA program within Clark's Visual and Performing Arts Department

•Three areas of focus: acting/directing, technical production and design, or playwriting

•Students may also create their own area of focus

•12-course major with V&PA Capstone project in senior year

Training & Productions

•Professionally directed productions each semester through Theatre Practicum

•Courses in stage combat, acting for film/TV, directing, and musical theatre

•Biennial New Play Festival showcasing student playwrights at Michelson Theatre

•Student groups: Clark University Players Society and Clark Musical Theatre

Facilities

•Michelson Theater: 120-seat black box for all V&PA productions

•Experimental Theater: 30-seat space for student productions and read-throughs

•Dedicated costume-design shop and set-building workshop

Awards & Honors

•Patricia M. Plamondon Award for distinguished V&PA juniors and seniors

•Theatre honors program with faculty-mentored independent project

Academic info

Snapshot

3.76

Avg GPA (W)

40%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$28,714

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$58,867

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,188

$30-48k$13,313

$48-75k$21,971

$75-110k$25,062

$110k+$39,035

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

•Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef host, author, activist)

•Company One Theatre founders (Shawn LaCount, Sarah Shampnois, and fellow Clark grads, Boston)

•Brian Katz, co-founder of Custom Made Theatre Company (San Francisco)

Program Overview

•Intimate BA program within Clark's Visual and Performing Arts Department

•Three areas of focus: acting/directing, technical production and design, or playwriting

•Students may also create their own area of focus

•12-course major with V&PA Capstone project in senior year

Training & Productions

•Professionally directed productions each semester through Theatre Practicum

•Courses in stage combat, acting for film/TV, directing, and musical theatre

•Biennial New Play Festival showcasing student playwrights at Michelson Theatre

•Student groups: Clark University Players Society and Clark Musical Theatre

Facilities

•Michelson Theater: 120-seat black box for all V&PA productions

•Experimental Theater: 30-seat space for student productions and read-throughs

•Dedicated costume-design shop and set-building workshop

Awards & Honors

•Patricia M. Plamondon Award for distinguished V&PA juniors and seniors

•Theatre honors program with faculty-mentored independent project

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

•Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef host, author, activist)

•Company One Theatre founders (Shawn LaCount, Sarah Shampnois, and fellow Clark grads, Boston)

•Brian Katz, co-founder of Custom Made Theatre Company (San Francisco)

Program Overview

•Intimate BA program within Clark's Visual and Performing Arts Department

•Three areas of focus: acting/directing, technical production and design, or playwriting

•Students may also create their own area of focus

•12-course major with V&PA Capstone project in senior year

Training & Productions

•Professionally directed productions each semester through Theatre Practicum

•Courses in stage combat, acting for film/TV, directing, and musical theatre

•Biennial New Play Festival showcasing student playwrights at Michelson Theatre

•Student groups: Clark University Players Society and Clark Musical Theatre

Facilities

•Michelson Theater: 120-seat black box for all V&PA productions

•Experimental Theater: 30-seat space for student productions and read-throughs

•Dedicated costume-design shop and set-building workshop

Awards & Honors

•Patricia M. Plamondon Award for distinguished V&PA juniors and seniors

•Theatre honors program with faculty-mentored independent project

Key Info

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Deadline

Early application deadlineEarly DecisionEarly ActionNov 1, 2025

Application deadlineEarly Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2026

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Scoir

•Clark is test-optional

•No supplemental arts materials required

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission is through the standard university application process

•No audition, portfolio, or interview required for program entry

Internal Practicum Auditions

•Theatre Practicum courses require a semester audition (acting track) or application (tech/design track)

•Open to all Clark students regardless of major

Academic info

Snapshot

3.76

Avg GPA (W)

40%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$28,714

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$58,867

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,188

$30-48k$13,313

$48-75k$21,971

$75-110k$25,062

$110k+$39,035

View full data on College Scorecard

Notable Alumni

•Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef host, author, activist)

•Company One Theatre founders (Shawn LaCount, Sarah Shampnois, and fellow Clark grads, Boston)

•Brian Katz, co-founder of Custom Made Theatre Company (San Francisco)

Program Overview

•Intimate BA program within Clark's Visual and Performing Arts Department

•Three areas of focus: acting/directing, technical production and design, or playwriting

•Students may also create their own area of focus

•12-course major with V&PA Capstone project in senior year

Training & Productions

•Professionally directed productions each semester through Theatre Practicum

•Courses in stage combat, acting for film/TV, directing, and musical theatre

•Biennial New Play Festival showcasing student playwrights at Michelson Theatre

•Student groups: Clark University Players Society and Clark Musical Theatre

Facilities

•Michelson Theater: 120-seat black box for all V&PA productions

•Experimental Theater: 30-seat space for student productions and read-throughs

•Dedicated costume-design shop and set-building workshop

Awards & Honors

•Patricia M. Plamondon Award for distinguished V&PA juniors and seniors

•Theatre honors program with faculty-mentored independent project

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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