Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredIn-Person or Virtual25-40 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
25-40 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Flexible liberal arts degree providing comprehensive skills for theatre and related fields
•Most flexible concentration for accepting transfer credits and enabling double majors
•Ideal for students with multiple interests in theatre, or a special interest in directing or dramaturgy
CURRICULUM
•Core curriculum includes acting, directing, dramaturgy, design and production, script analysis, stage management, theatre history and literature, and voice articulation
•Upper-level students select courses in their areas of interest: directing/dramaturgy, acting/movement, or theatre management
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•BA students interested in acting are encouraged to audition for all roles in productions
•All BA students participate in production assignments, technical crews, and stage management
STUDENT LIFE
•Student organizations include East Carolina Theatre Association, Fifth Street Players, SWISH Improv, Reader's Theatre, and special projects
CAREER PATHS
•Graduates pursue graduate study or careers in theatre, film, television, literary/casting agencies, stage and screen writing, theatre management, education, directing, marketing, and communication-related fields
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sandra Bullock — Academy Award-winning actress (The Blind Side, Gravity), earned BFA in Drama from ECU in 1987
•Kevin Williamson — screenwriter and creator of Scream franchise and Dawson's Creek, BFA in Theatre Arts from ECU
•Beth Grant — prolific character actress (No Country for Old Men, Donnie Darko, The Mindy Project), BFA in Acting and Directing from ECU
Key Info
Interview Requirements
•Application to ECU
•Writing sample
•Interview with Dr. Jen-Scott Mobley
What's The Process
•Admission requires an application to ECU, submission of a writing sample, and an interview with Dr. Jen-Scott Mobley
•Contact Dr. Jen-Scott Mobley to arrange interview: mobleyj15@ecu.edu, 252-757-4366
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Hardy Scholarship in Theatre Arts
•Ellis-Roberson Scholarship for Theatre and Dance
•School of Theatre and Dance Scholarship Pool
•Additional scholarships through ECUAward portal (ecu.academicworks.com)
-Applications open in September, posted monthly through March
-Complete the General Scholarship Application to be considered
•Award notices sent via ECU student email starting in late February
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:48 PM
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Flexible liberal arts degree providing comprehensive skills for theatre and related fields
•Most flexible concentration for accepting transfer credits and enabling double majors
•Ideal for students with multiple interests in theatre, or a special interest in directing or dramaturgy
CURRICULUM
•Core curriculum includes acting, directing, dramaturgy, design and production, script analysis, stage management, theatre history and literature, and voice articulation
•Upper-level students select courses in their areas of interest: directing/dramaturgy, acting/movement, or theatre management
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•BA students interested in acting are encouraged to audition for all roles in productions
•All BA students participate in production assignments, technical crews, and stage management
STUDENT LIFE
•Student organizations include East Carolina Theatre Association, Fifth Street Players, SWISH Improv, Reader's Theatre, and special projects
CAREER PATHS
•Graduates pursue graduate study or careers in theatre, film, television, literary/casting agencies, stage and screen writing, theatre management, education, directing, marketing, and communication-related fields
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sandra Bullock — Academy Award-winning actress (The Blind Side, Gravity), earned BFA in Drama from ECU in 1987
•Kevin Williamson — screenwriter and creator of Scream franchise and Dawson's Creek, BFA in Theatre Arts from ECU
•Beth Grant — prolific character actress (No Country for Old Men, Donnie Darko, The Mindy Project), BFA in Acting and Directing from ECU
Updated Mar 23, 11:48 PM
Academic School Information
3.28
Avg GPA
89%
Admit Rate
62%
Grad Rate
19,896
Enrollment
$55,146
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,361
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,638
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,739
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$10,046
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,699
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,904
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,417
Family Income $110k+$23,028
