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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

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BA Theatre

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Voice in Acting, Movement, and Advanced Acting or Shakespeare Through Performance

Required dance/movement coursework beginning with Class of 2029

Senior capstone in performance or directing

Performance & Productions

Three mainstage productions per year

Student-run ACT produces a fall play and spring musical

Balinese Arts Program with traditional dance performance

Notable Alumni

Ann Dowd '78 — Emmy winner for The Handmaid's Tale

Bartlett Sher '81 — Tony-winning director, Lincoln Center Theater

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

18%

school-wide

Grad rate

87%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$91K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,150

Before aid

Average net price

$38,782

After aid

Tuition Fees · holycross.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Voice in Acting, Movement, and Advanced Acting or Shakespeare Through Performance

Required dance/movement coursework beginning with Class of 2029

Senior capstone in performance or directing

Performance & Productions

Three mainstage productions per year

Student-run ACT produces a fall play and spring musical

Balinese Arts Program with traditional dance performance

Notable Alumni

Ann Dowd '78 — Emmy winner for The Handmaid's Tale

Bartlett Sher '81 — Tony-winning director, Lincoln Center Theater

Program Highlights

Training

Voice in Acting, Movement, and Advanced Acting or Shakespeare Through Performance

Required dance/movement coursework beginning with Class of 2029

Senior capstone in performance or directing

Performance & Productions

Three mainstage productions per year

Student-run ACT produces a fall play and spring musical

Balinese Arts Program with traditional dance performance

Notable Alumni

Ann Dowd '78 — Emmy winner for The Handmaid's Tale

Bartlett Sher '81 — Tony-winning director, Lincoln Center Theater

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$65

Deadline

Early Decision INov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Fall TransferApr 1, 2027

How To Apply · holycross.edu Transfer Students · holycross.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Core theatre courses plus Performance emphasis requirements

4-6 electives for single majors, 2-4 for double majors

Can combine with Dance minor

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission through the university application process

No audition, portfolio, or interview required

Students declare the Performance emphasis after enrolling

Mainstage Auditions

Open auditions held twice per year for department productions (post-enrollment)

Open to all students, faculty, and community members

Info: sites.google.com

Scholarship Info

Freije Scholarship in Theatre

Four-year, half-tuition scholarship for incoming Theatre majors

Separate application required

Apply: admissions.holycross.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

18%

school-wide

Grad rate

87%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$91K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,150

Before aid

Average net price

$38,782

After aid

Tuition Fees · holycross.edu College Scorecard

Training

Voice in Acting, Movement, and Advanced Acting or Shakespeare Through Performance

Required dance/movement coursework beginning with Class of 2029

Senior capstone in performance or directing

Performance & Productions

Three mainstage productions per year

Student-run ACT produces a fall play and spring musical

Balinese Arts Program with traditional dance performance

Notable Alumni

Ann Dowd '78 — Emmy winner for The Handmaid's Tale

Bartlett Sher '81 — Tony-winning director, Lincoln Center Theater

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

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