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BA Theatre
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Study AbroadPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named Top 30 College Acting and Performing Arts Programs by OnStage
•Named Top 25 BA Theatre Programs by OnStage
•Ranked #1 "underrated" theatre college in the Mid-Atlantic Region
TRAINING
•Company philosophy — faculty and students work together as a theater ensemble
•6+ productions per year including a fall musical and two dance concerts
•3-5 student-directed/created productions annually
•Guest artists and workshops with industry professionals each semester
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sarah Jackson — Stage Manager, National Tour of Lion King
•Jared Goldenberg — Lighting and Video Supervisor, Blue Man Group Orlando
•Sierra Ewert — Performer, Walt Disney World
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Exclusive partnership with Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Baltimore
•Guaranteed summer employment positions for HPU students since 2013
•Performance and technical roles available
FACILITIES
•Pauline Theatre — 500-seat proscenium stage
•The Empty Space — flexible black box theatre
Academic info
Snapshot
3.40
Avg GPA (W)
75%
Admit Rate
school-wide
72%
Grad Rate
5.1K
Enrollment
$61K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$38,707
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$45,312
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$32,763
$30-48k$31,937
$48-75k$32,461
$75-110k$35,508
$110k+$41,994
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named Top 30 College Acting and Performing Arts Programs by OnStage
•Named Top 25 BA Theatre Programs by OnStage
•Ranked #1 "underrated" theatre college in the Mid-Atlantic Region
TRAINING
•Company philosophy — faculty and students work together as a theater ensemble
•6+ productions per year including a fall musical and two dance concerts
•3-5 student-directed/created productions annually
•Guest artists and workshops with industry professionals each semester
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sarah Jackson — Stage Manager, National Tour of Lion King
•Jared Goldenberg — Lighting and Video Supervisor, Blue Man Group Orlando
•Sierra Ewert — Performer, Walt Disney World
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Exclusive partnership with Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Baltimore
•Guaranteed summer employment positions for HPU students since 2013
•Performance and technical roles available
FACILITIES
•Pauline Theatre — 500-seat proscenium stage
•The Empty Space — flexible black box theatre
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named Top 30 College Acting and Performing Arts Programs by OnStage
•Named Top 25 BA Theatre Programs by OnStage
•Ranked #1 "underrated" theatre college in the Mid-Atlantic Region
TRAINING
•Company philosophy — faculty and students work together as a theater ensemble
•6+ productions per year including a fall musical and two dance concerts
•3-5 student-directed/created productions annually
•Guest artists and workshops with industry professionals each semester
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sarah Jackson — Stage Manager, National Tour of Lion King
•Jared Goldenberg — Lighting and Video Supervisor, Blue Man Group Orlando
•Sierra Ewert — Performer, Walt Disney World
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Exclusive partnership with Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Baltimore
•Guaranteed summer employment positions for HPU students since 2013
•Performance and technical roles available
FACILITIES
•Pauline Theatre — 500-seat proscenium stage
•The Empty Space — flexible black box theatre
Updated 5d ago
