Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewIn-Person OnlyUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Scholarship Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FOCUS
•Five areas of study: artistic direction, performance, arts management, technical theatre, and cultural/critical/historical perspectives
•Three public performances per year with opportunities both onstage and behind the scenes
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
•Intern with Lees-McRae Summer Theatre professional company
•May term travel to England or New York City with mock auditions
•Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) attendance with faculty and peers
STUDENT LIFE
•Alpha Psi Omega national collegiate dramatics honor society
•Highlanders vocal ensemble
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionDec 15, 2025
Regular DecisionApr 1, 2026
Common App Fee
$25
No fee for direct Lees-McRae application
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Songs
TWO SONGS OF CONTRASTING STYLES (optional)
•For vocalists who wish to showcase singing ability
•Bring sheet music for the provided accompanist
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MEMORIZED MONOLOGUES
•Prepared for the scholarship audition
•Should demonstrate range and versatility
Dance
PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT COMBINATION
•Brief movement combination learned during the audition
•Designed to demonstrate skill level
Additional Materials
RESUME (required)
•Resume of theatrical experiences
PORTFOLIO (for technical theatre students)
•For those seeking a technical interview, bring a portfolio and resume
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required for program admission
•Apply via Common App or school website
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Available as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
•BA requires foreign language proficiency
•BS requires additional math or science coursework
What's The Process
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person on campus
•Performance students: monologues, optional songs, and movement combination
•Technical students: portfolio review and interview
SCHEDULING
•Visit campus during an Open House for a theatre-specific tour and audition
•Or contact Joshua Yoder at yoderj@lmc.edu to schedule
Scholarship Info
THEATRE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
•Talent-based scholarships: $1,000-$5,000
•May be combined with academic merit scholarships
•Requires annual renewal application
Program info updated 2h ago
PROGRAM FOCUS
•Five areas of study: artistic direction, performance, arts management, technical theatre, and cultural/critical/historical perspectives
•Three public performances per year with opportunities both onstage and behind the scenes
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
•Intern with Lees-McRae Summer Theatre professional company
•May term travel to England or New York City with mock auditions
•Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) attendance with faculty and peers
STUDENT LIFE
•Alpha Psi Omega national collegiate dramatics honor society
•Highlanders vocal ensemble
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.58
Avg GPA (W)
77%
Admit Rate
43%
Grad Rate
873
Enrollment
$43,415
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,250
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,340
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$23,030
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,733
Family Income $48k - $75k$25,905
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,854
Family Income $110k+$33,664
