Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING
•Curriculum covers acting, directing, design, stagecraft, speech, makeup, management, and producing
•Combines well with other studies such as visual art, business, education, music theatre, and spiritual formation
•Faculty with professional performance expertise in an intimate, small-university setting
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Multiple theatrical productions staged throughout the academic year
•Students perform and provide technical support in all productions
•Field internship opportunities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Wichita with multiple nationally acclaimed theatres
•Performing and internship opportunities with regional theatre companies
•Strong liberal arts foundation prepares students for graduate study, professional training, or community service
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 1-2 min
•Dramatic or comic monologue from a published play or a recent forensics competition piece
•Present in your natural voice without dialects
•Alternatively, submit a recent pre-recorded monologue or scene that primarily features you
•A secondary, contrasting contemporary monologue may be requested by faculty
TECHNICAL THEATRE OPTION
•Students interested in technical theatre or theatrical design submit a portfolio instead
•May include drawings, sketches, photos, diagrams, or documents representing skills in scenery, construction, painting, lighting, costumes, props, publicity, or makeup design
•May also include prompt books, production records, or paperwork
•Portfolio may be in the form of a book, CD, DVD, and/or website
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Friends University through the university application portal
•No separate program application required
•Rolling admission
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
•Schedule an audition or portfolio review through the Fine Arts Scholarship Application form
•Both on-campus and virtual options available
ENROLLMENT
•Fall and spring enrollment available
What's The Process
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Audition is for fine arts scholarship consideration, not required for program admission
•Schedule via the Fine Arts Scholarship Application on the Friends University website
FORMAT
•In-person auditions held on campus
•Virtual auditions available
•Performance track: present a monologue
•Technical theatre track: present a portfolio
Scholarship Info
FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•Up to $68,000 in total scholarships and financial aid available
•Awarded on the basis of audition or portfolio review
•Both on-campus and virtual auditions accepted
Program info updated 3h ago
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING
•Curriculum covers acting, directing, design, stagecraft, speech, makeup, management, and producing
•Combines well with other studies such as visual art, business, education, music theatre, and spiritual formation
•Faculty with professional performance expertise in an intimate, small-university setting
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Multiple theatrical productions staged throughout the academic year
•Students perform and provide technical support in all productions
•Field internship opportunities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Wichita with multiple nationally acclaimed theatres
•Performing and internship opportunities with regional theatre companies
•Strong liberal arts foundation prepares students for graduate study, professional training, or community service
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
3.47
Avg GPA (W)
55%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
1,048
Enrollment
$52,113
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,192
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,715
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$21,714
Family Income $30k - $48k$23,992
Family Income $48k - $75k$25,517
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,377
Family Income $110k+$31,471
