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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Theatre Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Christianity and Theatre course integrates faith with theatre practice

Training

Liberal arts theatre major with acting, stagecraft, script analysis, directing, and theatre history coursework

Students may choose a minor from another department instead of a theatre concentration

Broad preparation for graduate theatre study, professional theatre work, or theatre-related careers

Performance & Productions

Minimum four public productions per year including mainstage and student-directed shows

Black Box Theatre and Mabee Recital Hall provide on-campus performance venues

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

58%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$32,830

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$48,922

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,911

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · etbu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Christianity and Theatre course integrates faith with theatre practice

Training

Liberal arts theatre major with acting, stagecraft, script analysis, directing, and theatre history coursework

Students may choose a minor from another department instead of a theatre concentration

Broad preparation for graduate theatre study, professional theatre work, or theatre-related careers

Performance & Productions

Minimum four public productions per year including mainstage and student-directed shows

Black Box Theatre and Mabee Recital Hall provide on-campus performance venues

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Christianity and Theatre course integrates faith with theatre practice

Training

Liberal arts theatre major with acting, stagecraft, script analysis, directing, and theatre history coursework

Students may choose a minor from another department instead of a theatre concentration

Broad preparation for graduate theatre study, professional theatre work, or theatre-related careers

Performance & Productions

Minimum four public productions per year including mainstage and student-directed shows

Black Box Theatre and Mabee Recital Hall provide on-campus performance venues

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$25

International Fee

$50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Headshot (Required)

Current headshot or recent photo

Resume (Required)

Resume detailing prior theatre experience

Questionnaire (Required)

Completed interview/audition form submitted electronically

Theatre Student Handbook · etbu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Interviews/auditions are held during Tiger Day, Preview Day, or individual campus visits

No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom portal is published for ETBU theatre auditions

Eligibility

Admission is to the Theatre Arts program generally, not concentration-specific

General BA students may select a minor from another department instead of a theatre concentration

What's The Process

Audition / Interview Process

Incoming freshmen and transfer students interview/audition for admittance to the Theatre Arts program

Admission is not specific to a concentration or degree program

Students may change degree or concentration while continuing as theatre majors

Contact

Email: theatre@etbu.edu

Phone: 903.923.2158

Scholarship

Interview/audition also serves as application for theatre arts scholarship if available

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarship

Available to students who successfully audition/interview for the program

Must be a declared Theatre Arts major

Must participate in all departmental productions each semester

Must attend all scheduled department meetings

Must fulfill professional expectations throughout the academic year

Scholarships not awarded after students have matriculated at ETBU

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

58%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$32,830

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$48,922

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,911

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · etbu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Christianity and Theatre course integrates faith with theatre practice

Training

Liberal arts theatre major with acting, stagecraft, script analysis, directing, and theatre history coursework

Students may choose a minor from another department instead of a theatre concentration

Broad preparation for graduate theatre study, professional theatre work, or theatre-related careers

Performance & Productions

Minimum four public productions per year including mainstage and student-directed shows

Black Box Theatre and Mabee Recital Hall provide on-campus performance venues

Updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM