Creighton University
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Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Scholarship Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACTING-FOCUSED CURRICULUM
•27-credit Performance track within the 40-credit BA Theatre major — room for minors and double majors within Creighton's liberal arts curriculum
•Coursework in Acting II, Advanced Voice for the Actor, Movement for the Actor, and Audition Technique
•Actor's Lab provides advanced scene study and performance development
•Makeup Design course for stage performance skills
FACILITIES & PRODUCTIONS
•Five productions per academic year in the Lied Education Center for the Arts
•Proscenium theatre, black box theatre, and dance studio
•Opportunities to perform with professionals and community members
•Students involved in design and direction of one-act plays
JESUIT LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
•Strong academic foundation through Creighton's Jesuit core curriculum
•Faculty actively participate in the Omaha professional theatre community
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
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Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•No supplemental performing arts application or audition materials required
APPLICATION PATHS
•Apply via Common App (free) or Creighton's Bluejay Premier Application (free)
•Do not submit both applications
SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE
•Apply by November 1 for Early Action consideration
•Apply by December 1 for priority scholarship consideration
•Apply by March 15 for general merit scholarship consideration
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required — admission is through the university application
•Students apply to Creighton University and declare Theatre as their intended major
PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
•Must successfully complete THR 131 (Acting I) with a grade of B- or higher
•Must successfully complete THR 153 (Stagecraft) with a grade of B- or higher
•Both courses must be completed prior to full acceptance into the major
•All majors fulfill production requirements through active participation in Creighton productions
Scholarship Info
GRACE KEENAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
•$4,000 renewable scholarship for incoming freshmen majoring or minoring in visual or performing arts
•Requires 2.5 cumulative GPA for renewal; must declare major/minor by junior year
•Application due January 10 via New Student Portal
KEENAN SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION — PERFORMANCE
•Prepare two contrasting monologues (classical to contemporary; comedy or drama), one minute each
•Complete a short interview with Theatre faculty
•Online option: perform two contrasting monologues on video
-Virtual interview via Zoom scheduled in early February
REQUIRED MATERIALS
•Fine and Performing Arts resume
•Scholarship essay
•Letter of recommendation (recommended, not required)
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:29 AM
ACTING-FOCUSED CURRICULUM
•27-credit Performance track within the 40-credit BA Theatre major — room for minors and double majors within Creighton's liberal arts curriculum
•Coursework in Acting II, Advanced Voice for the Actor, Movement for the Actor, and Audition Technique
•Actor's Lab provides advanced scene study and performance development
•Makeup Design course for stage performance skills
FACILITIES & PRODUCTIONS
•Five productions per academic year in the Lied Education Center for the Arts
•Proscenium theatre, black box theatre, and dance studio
•Opportunities to perform with professionals and community members
•Students involved in design and direction of one-act plays
JESUIT LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
•Strong academic foundation through Creighton's Jesuit core curriculum
•Faculty actively participate in the Omaha professional theatre community
Updated Mar 27, 2:29 AM
Academic School Information
3.88
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
82%
Grad Rate
4,348
Enrollment
$73,911
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$48,856
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,568
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$20,472
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,095
Family Income $48k - $75k$23,405
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,113
Family Income $110k+$35,090
