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BA/BS Theatre
Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTRAINING
•Professional training in acting, dance, and music within a liberal arts framework
•Small class sizes with individualized attention
•Weekly private voice lessons and dance training alongside dance majors
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sean Hayes — Emmy winner for Will & Grace, Tony-nominated for Promises Promises on Broadway
•Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner, Academy Award nominee for Lady Bird
•Rondi Reed — Tony winner for August: Osage County, Steppenwolf ensemble member
•Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry — co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Training for Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre, national tours, theme parks, and cruise ships
•Develop expressive singing voice, physical characterization, and triple-threat skills
•Outstanding faculty working actively in professional theatre
Academic info
Snapshot
3.62
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
school-wide
65%
Grad Rate
19.1K
Enrollment
$62K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,398
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$16,144
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,210
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,568
$30-48k$12,301
$48-75k$16,348
$75-110k$23,865
$110k+$28,224
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Professional training in acting, dance, and music within a liberal arts framework
•Small class sizes with individualized attention
•Weekly private voice lessons and dance training alongside dance majors
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sean Hayes — Emmy winner for Will & Grace, Tony-nominated for Promises Promises on Broadway
•Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner, Academy Award nominee for Lady Bird
•Rondi Reed — Tony winner for August: Osage County, Steppenwolf ensemble member
•Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry — co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Training for Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre, national tours, theme parks, and cruise ships
•Develop expressive singing voice, physical characterization, and triple-threat skills
•Outstanding faculty working actively in professional theatre
TRAINING
•Professional training in acting, dance, and music within a liberal arts framework
•Small class sizes with individualized attention
•Weekly private voice lessons and dance training alongside dance majors
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Sean Hayes — Emmy winner for Will & Grace, Tony-nominated for Promises Promises on Broadway
•Laurie Metcalf — three-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony winner, Academy Award nominee for Lady Bird
•Rondi Reed — Tony winner for August: Osage County, Steppenwolf ensemble member
•Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry — co-founded Steppenwolf Theatre while at ISU
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Training for Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre, national tours, theme parks, and cruise ships
•Develop expressive singing voice, physical characterization, and triple-threat skills
•Outstanding faculty working actively in professional theatre
Updated 4d ago
