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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 Education

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BA/BS Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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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 Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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

Degree Flexibility

•K-12 drama teaching licensure upon graduation

•Combines theatre arts and education coursework

•Includes directed student teaching experience

Academic info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

873

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$28,340

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$33,250

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$23,030

$30-48k$22,733

$48-75k$25,905

$75-110k$28,854

$110k+$33,664

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Program Highlights

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

Degree Flexibility

•K-12 drama teaching licensure upon graduation

•Combines theatre arts and education coursework

•Includes directed student teaching experience

Program Highlights

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

Degree Flexibility

•K-12 drama teaching licensure upon graduation

•Combines theatre arts and education coursework

•Includes directed student teaching experience

Key Info

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Common App Fee

$25

Deadline

Early ActionDec 15, 2025

Regular DecisionApr 1, 2026

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 theatrical experiences

Portfolio (for technical theatre students)

•For those seeking a technical interview, bring a portfolio and resume

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Admission Pathway

•No audition required for program admission

•Apply via Common App or school website

•Must gain admission to the teacher education program separately

•Available as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

•BA requires foreign language proficiency

•BS requires additional math or science coursework

Program Requirements

•Graduates licensed to teach drama K-12 in North Carolina

What's The Process

Audition Process

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

•Or contact Joshua Yoder at yoderj@lmc.edu to schedule

Audition Expectations

•In-person on campus

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

•Technical students: portfolio review and interview

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarship

•Talent-based scholarships: $1,000-$5,000

•May be combined with academic merit scholarships

Academic info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

873

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$28,340

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$33,250

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$23,030

$30-48k$22,733

$48-75k$25,905

$75-110k$28,854

$110k+$33,664

View full data on College Scorecard

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

Degree Flexibility

•K-12 drama teaching licensure upon graduation

•Combines theatre arts and education coursework

•Includes directed student teaching experience

Updated 5d ago

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