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Emerson College

Boston, MA

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Design and Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Theatre Education & Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Stage & Production Management

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Training

•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers

•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators

•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections

•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs

•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus

Notable Alumni

•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)

•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)

•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

3.9K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$61,260

Before aid

Average Net Price

$49,180

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers

•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators

•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections

•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs

•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus

Notable Alumni

•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)

•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)

•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)

Program Highlights

Training

•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers

•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators

•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections

•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs

•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus

Notable Alumni

•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)

•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)

•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)

Key Info

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Common App

Fee

$65

Deadline

Early application deadlineEarly DecisionEarly ActionNov 3, 2025

Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 16, 2026

TransferMar 2, 2026

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$30

Deadline

Early Action / Early Decision INov 8, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 22, 2027

TransferMar 31, 2027

Auditions

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Nov 14, 2025

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Nov 17, 2025

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Nov 21, 2025

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Nov 24, 2025

Virtual Interview (ED II / RD)Jan 16, 2026

Virtual Interview (RD)Jan 23, 2026

Virtual Interview (RD)Jan 30, 2026

Virtual Interview (RD)Feb 6, 2026

Virtual Interview (RD)Feb 9, 2026

Virtual Interview (RD)Feb 13, 2026

Virtual Interview (Transfer)Apr 17, 2026

Interview Requirements

Resume

•1-page theatrical resume

Headshot/Selfie (Professional Not Required)

Statement of Intent (50-100 Words)

•What you want to study/learn/do at Emerson or after graduation

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Good to Know

Important Notes

•Fall enrollment only — may only apply to one Emerson program

•Program selected on Acceptd must match your Emerson College Application

What's The Process

Audition Process

•This BFA is NOT an actor training program

•Intended for producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, arts administrators

•If interested in acting, refer to BFA Acting or BFA Theatre Education & Performance

Audition Expectations

•Virtual interviews via Acceptd AuditionRoom

•Brief info session/Q&A with faculty/staff before interview

•30-minute interview time slots

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

3.9K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$61,260

Before aid

Average Net Price

$49,180

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Well-rounded, broad-based, flexible program for non-performers

•Intended for aspiring producers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, and arts administrators

•Liberal arts foundation with theatre specialization

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District with professional industry connections

•Cross-disciplinary study options across Emerson's programs

•Access to five professional-quality performance spaces on campus

Notable Alumni

•Denis Leary — Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer (Rescue Me)

•Jennifer Coolidge — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (The White Lotus)

•Henry Winkler — Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Barry, Happy Days)

Updated 24m ago