University of Evansville
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Core curriculum in production techniques, costume construction, makeup, color and design, graphic communications
•Scenic, costume, and lighting design courses
•Specialized courses in architecture and costume history, rendering, metalworking, rigging, carpentry, CAD
•Director/designer collaboration coursework
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Hands-on production experience in all areas
•Three venues: 482-seat Shanklin Theatre, May Studio Theatre, and John David Lutz Theatre Lab
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Highly selective department — founding member of National Unified Auditions
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BFA and BS degree options available in Design and Technology
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
ScholarshipFeb 1, 2026
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Auditions
Private In-Person Auditions (Evansville, IN)Mar 21, 2026
Private Online AuditionsMar 28, 2026
Audition Fee
$25Waiver
Email theatre@evansville.edu for need-based fee waiver
Interview Requirements
resume (required)
•Theatre experience, technical skills, and training
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Photographs, slides, and/or drawings of productions worked on
•Prompt-scripts for stage managers
•Examples of related skills: sewing, woodworking, drawing, etc.
INTERVIEW (required)
•All prospective students interview with faculty to assess skills and interests
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Limited freshman admission — approximately 40 first-year students accepted into the department
SCHEDULING
•Schedule portfolio review through UE Theatre registration portal
•Both in-person and virtual reviews available
UNIFIED AUDITIONS
•Participates in National Unified Auditions
What's The Process
PORTFOLIO REVIEW & INTERVIEW
•Present portfolio of work examples to faculty
•Designers and technicians should show production photographs, slides, and/or drawings
•Interview with members of the faculty in an informal manner
SCHEDULING
•In-person reviews held on campus and at regional locations
•Virtual reviews available
•Faculty travel to Texas, Colorado, Georgia, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Seattle
CONTACT
•Email: theatre@evansville.edu
•Phone: 812-488-2744
Scholarship Info
•Scholarship consideration deadline: February 1
•Portfolio review and interview determine scholarship eligibility
•Need-based audition fee waivers available
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Academic School Information
3.79
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
1,477
Enrollment
$53,770
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$42,676
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,230
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,270
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,162
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,027
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,240
Family Income $110k+$26,264
