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BA Theatre Arts

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society chapter (Psi Sigma Cast since 1976, 125+ inductees)

Training

3 major productions per year plus up to 12 student-directed experimental productions

150+ students participate in University Theatre productions annually

Advanced coursework in Acting and Directing

Core curriculum includes Acting, Directing, Stagecraft, Makeup, Costume Crafts, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to New York City for experiential learning

Attendance at regional theatre conferences for networking and professional exposure

Facilities

Fine Arts Theatre in Hyman Fine Arts Center

Blackbox Theatre at FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence

Dedicated scene shop and additional campus venues

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,160

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,544

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,916

Before aid

Average net price

$11,386

After aid

Coa · fmarion.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:50 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society chapter (Psi Sigma Cast since 1976, 125+ inductees)

Training

3 major productions per year plus up to 12 student-directed experimental productions

150+ students participate in University Theatre productions annually

Advanced coursework in Acting and Directing

Core curriculum includes Acting, Directing, Stagecraft, Makeup, Costume Crafts, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to New York City for experiential learning

Attendance at regional theatre conferences for networking and professional exposure

Facilities

Fine Arts Theatre in Hyman Fine Arts Center

Blackbox Theatre at FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence

Dedicated scene shop and additional campus venues

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society chapter (Psi Sigma Cast since 1976, 125+ inductees)

Training

3 major productions per year plus up to 12 student-directed experimental productions

150+ students participate in University Theatre productions annually

Advanced coursework in Acting and Directing

Core curriculum includes Acting, Directing, Stagecraft, Makeup, Costume Crafts, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to New York City for experiential learning

Attendance at regional theatre conferences for networking and professional exposure

Facilities

Fine Arts Theatre in Hyman Fine Arts Center

Blackbox Theatre at FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence

Dedicated scene shop and additional campus venues

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$41

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Good to Know

Apply through FMU's online application portal

Rolling admissions

Transfer Pathway

FMU's Bridge program gives transfer students a Degree Pathway for their intended major; for BA Theatre Arts, admission is through the university application with no separate program audition, while scholarship auditions/interviews remain optional.

Requirements · fmarion.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is based on university application only

No audition or interview required for program admission

Optional audition/interview available for scholarship consideration

Contact Mr. A. Glen Gourley, Director of Theatre, to schedule

Phone: (843) 661-1538

Email: agourley@fmarion.edu

Schedule the February prior to entering the University

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarship

Awarded on the basis of interview/audition

Contact the theatre program coordinator the February prior to enrollment

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,160

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,544

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,916

Before aid

Average net price

$11,386

After aid

Coa · fmarion.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society chapter (Psi Sigma Cast since 1976, 125+ inductees)

Training

3 major productions per year plus up to 12 student-directed experimental productions

150+ students participate in University Theatre productions annually

Advanced coursework in Acting and Directing

Core curriculum includes Acting, Directing, Stagecraft, Makeup, Costume Crafts, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to New York City for experiential learning

Attendance at regional theatre conferences for networking and professional exposure

Facilities

Fine Arts Theatre in Hyman Fine Arts Center

Blackbox Theatre at FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence

Dedicated scene shop and additional campus venues

Updated Aug 27, 11:50 PM

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