Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Four mainstage productions per year — all students gain hands-on experience on stage and behind the scenes
•Senior capstone one-act play production directed by student
•Required practicum crews in stage management, dramaturgy, costumes, lighting, sound, and more
FACILITIES
•Diane Ballweg Black Box Theatre — 120+ seat venue with state-of-the-art control booth
•The Stream arts center with outdoor amphitheatre overlooking Lake Wingra
CUSTOMIZABLE PATHWAYS
•17 elective credits tailored to individual goals across 50+ courses from 11 departments
•Pathway options include Performance, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, Stage Management, Directing, and more
OPPORTUNITIES
•Participates in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)
•Theatre Assembly student org with trips to Chicago and American Players Theatre
•12+ professional partnerships in the Madison arts community
•Open casting — students from any major welcome in productions
STUDY ABROAD
•London: Theater and Art History — fall coursework plus two-week immersive experience in London
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION DETAILS
•Apply via Common App — no application fee
•Rolling admissions — no fixed deadline
•Test optional (ACT/SAT scores not required)
•Prospective students encouraged to contact Theatre advisor to discuss pathway options
What's The Process
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Students are admitted through the university application process
•Contact: JLeep@edgewood.edu (Prof. Jeanne Leep) or CDunham@edgewood.edu (Prof. Christopher Dunham)
Program info updated 5h ago
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Four mainstage productions per year — all students gain hands-on experience on stage and behind the scenes
•Senior capstone one-act play production directed by student
•Required practicum crews in stage management, dramaturgy, costumes, lighting, sound, and more
FACILITIES
•Diane Ballweg Black Box Theatre — 120+ seat venue with state-of-the-art control booth
•The Stream arts center with outdoor amphitheatre overlooking Lake Wingra
CUSTOMIZABLE PATHWAYS
•17 elective credits tailored to individual goals across 50+ courses from 11 departments
•Pathway options include Performance, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, Stage Management, Directing, and more
OPPORTUNITIES
•Participates in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)
•Theatre Assembly student org with trips to Chicago and American Players Theatre
•12+ professional partnerships in the Madison arts community
•Open casting — students from any major welcome in productions
STUDY ABROAD
•London: Theater and Art History — fall coursework plus two-week immersive experience in London
Updated 5h ago
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
1,107
Enrollment
$59,728
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$35,860
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$26,113
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$22,291
Family Income $30k - $48k$19,089
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,573
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,493
Family Income $110k+$30,913
