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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training & Productions

Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

Jacob Dalton '17 — founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

77%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$61,719

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$75,558

Before aid

Average net price

$23,401

After aid

Tuition Fees · lawrence.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 4:14 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

Jacob Dalton '17 — founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

Jacob Dalton '17 — founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Action — non-Conservatory applicantsDec 1, 2026

Early Decision II (not available for Conservatory degrees)Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Admissions Aid · lawrence.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

Total presentation no longer than 3 minutes

For Ted Cloak Century Scholarship acting audition

Additional Materials

Statement (Required)

Brief response: why a liberal arts environment will best serve you as a theatre-maker

Resume (Required for Design/Tech Track)

Resume of theatre work and experience

Encouraged to include written response about resume experiences

Admitted Student Auditions · inside.lawrence.edu

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via Common App, Lawrence Application, or Coalition on Scoir

Scholarship Eligibility

Ted Cloak Century Scholarship open to all admitted students with theatre interest

Students not required to major or minor in theatre to receive the scholarship

What's The Process

No Audition Required

No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre Arts program

Scholarship Audition (Optional)

Admitted students may audition for the Ted Cloak Century Scholarship

Acting track: two contrasting monologues, no longer than 3 minutes total

Design/tech track: resume plus optional written response about experiences

Submit materials by February 22, 2026

Campus Visit

Admitted students invited to campus February 19-21

Performance of The Double Infidelity available during visit weekend

Scholarship Info

Ted Cloak Century Scholarship

Up to $2,000 per year, renewable

Recipients must participate in at least 6 departmental productions by end of third year

Students not required to major or minor in theatre

Students may submit both acting and design/technical auditions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

77%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$61,719

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$75,558

Before aid

Average net price

$23,401

After aid

Tuition Fees · lawrence.edu College Scorecard

Training & Productions

Hands-on blend of technical practice and liberal arts learning

Courses span acting, directing, costume design, lighting, and performance history

Collaborative productions with the Conservatory of Music including operas and musicals

Notable Alumni

Jacob Dalton '17 — founder of Hot Lunch Productions in Los Angeles

Capstone

Senior Project showcasing professional-level research, production, and performance skills

Study Abroad

Semester at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin focused on the craft of acting

Updated Sep 9, 4:14 PM