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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

The BA in Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Training

After the common core, students choose performance, technical theatre/design, and dramatic literature/history electives

The catalog requires majors to participate in production auditions or present portfolios, connecting coursework directly to department productions

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for four mainstage productions each year across three theatres

Facilities

Performance spaces include the 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium, 500-seat Harlen Adams Theatre, and Wismer black box

Students can develop production skills in dedicated costume and scene shops

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

13.6K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,344

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,648

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,546

Before aid

Average net price

$14,480

After aid

Cost · csuchico.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 1:40 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BA in Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Training

After the common core, students choose performance, technical theatre/design, and dramatic literature/history electives

The catalog requires majors to participate in production auditions or present portfolios, connecting coursework directly to department productions

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for four mainstage productions each year across three theatres

Facilities

Performance spaces include the 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium, 500-seat Harlen Adams Theatre, and Wismer black box

Students can develop production skills in dedicated costume and scene shops

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BA in Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Training

After the common core, students choose performance, technical theatre/design, and dramatic literature/history electives

The catalog requires majors to participate in production auditions or present portfolios, connecting coursework directly to department productions

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for four mainstage productions each year across three theatres

Facilities

Performance spaces include the 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium, 500-seat Harlen Adams Theatre, and Wismer black box

Students can develop production skills in dedicated costume and scene shops

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Cal State Apply· Only option

Fee

$70

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionDec 15, 2026

InternationalMay 1, 2027

Index.Shtml · csuchico.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

MTAD Scholarship Request Form OpensJan 4, 2027

MTAD Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 7, 2027

On-Campus Scholarship AuditionFeb 13, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Scholarship Video Submission DeadlineFeb 12, 2027

Theatre Scholarships.Shtml · csuchico.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Department scholarship consideration uses a separate MTAD Scholarship Audition/Interview Request Form

The department accepts in-person auditions or online video submissions from incoming scholarship applicants

Admission Pathway

Apply through Cal State Apply

No audition or portfolio is required for admission to the BA

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for BA Theatre Arts admission

Optional theatre scholarship audition is held separately, typically on the second Saturday of February

Incoming students may audition in person or submit online video

Theatre Performance scholarship applicants prepare two monologues

Complete the MTAD Scholarship Audition/Interview Request Form for scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Separate scholarship audition held on the second Saturday of February

Incoming students may audition in person or submit online video

Theatre Performance applicants should prepare two monologues (10-minute total limit)

Must complete MTAD Scholarship Audition/Interview Request Form

Strongly encouraged to complete University Wildcat Scholarship application (Jan 2-Feb 15, 2027)

Scholarship Video Requirements

High-quality recording with good lighting and sound

No more than 6 months old

Professional attire

Upload to YouTube or public streaming platform

Submit link via email to mtad@csuchico.edu by February 12, 2027

Digital Portfolio (If Applicable)

Introduction letter and resume in PDF format

Portfolio as PDF or website link

Eligibility

Must be full-time (12 units minimum)

Minimum 2.0 GPA required (higher for some scholarships)

Must participate in departmental productions both semesters

Awards announced July through August

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

13.6K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,344

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,648

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,546

Before aid

Average net price

$14,480

After aid

Cost · csuchico.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

The BA in Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre

Training

After the common core, students choose performance, technical theatre/design, and dramatic literature/history electives

The catalog requires majors to participate in production auditions or present portfolios, connecting coursework directly to department productions

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for four mainstage productions each year across three theatres

Facilities

Performance spaces include the 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium, 500-seat Harlen Adams Theatre, and Wismer black box

Students can develop production skills in dedicated costume and scene shops

Updated Sep 9, 1:40 PM