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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA/BS Theatre Arts Administration

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Study Abroad

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BA/BS Theatre Arts Administration

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA/BS Theatre Arts Education

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Training

•Combines theatre management with business coursework

•Emphasis on collaborative leadership and communication skills

•Includes stage management, directing, and career management courses

Professional Development

•Intern with Lees-McRae Summer Theatre professional company

•May term travel to England or New York City

•Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) attendance with faculty and peers

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

873

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$36,760

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$59,230

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,340

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 27, 1:30 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Combines theatre management with business coursework

•Emphasis on collaborative leadership and communication skills

•Includes stage management, directing, and career management courses

Professional Development

•Intern with Lees-McRae Summer Theatre professional company

•May term travel to England or New York City

•Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) attendance with faculty and peers

Program Highlights

Training

•Combines theatre management with business coursework

•Emphasis on collaborative leadership and communication skills

•Includes stage management, directing, and career management courses

Professional Development

•Intern with Lees-McRae Summer Theatre professional company

•May term travel to England or New York City

•Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) attendance with faculty and peers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Fee

Common App Fee

$25

Deadline

Early ActionDec 15, 2025

Regular DecisionApr 1, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

Requirements

•Two Songs of Contrasting Styles (optional)

•For vocalists who wish to showcase singing ability

•Bring sheet music for the provided accompanist

Monologues

Requirements

•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 management and theatrical experiences

Portfolio (for Scholarship Interview)

•Technical theatre or management portfolio

•Demonstrates experience in arts administration

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Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•No audition required for program admission

•Apply via Common App or school website

•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

Audition Process

•In-person on campus

•Performance option: monologues, optional songs, and movement combination

•Management/technical option: portfolio review and interview

•Visit campus during an Open House for a theatre-specific tour

•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

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

873

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$36,760

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$59,230

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,340

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Combines theatre management with business coursework

•Emphasis on collaborative leadership and communication skills

•Includes stage management, directing, and career management courses

Professional Development

•Intern with Lees-McRae Summer Theatre professional company

•May term travel to England or New York City

•Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) attendance with faculty and peers

Updated Jun 27, 1:30 AM