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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

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Program

BA Theatre

Concentration

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Admissions

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BA Theatre

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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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

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

18%

Admit Rate

school-wide

87%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$91K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$71,150

Before aid

Average Net Price

$38,782

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 28, 9:21 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

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$60Waiver

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Application deadlineEarly Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

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

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

18%

Admit Rate

school-wide

87%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$91K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$71,150

Before aid

Average Net Price

$38,782

After aid

Official source 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 May 28, 9:21 PM

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