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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

PROGRAM RECOGNITION

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS

•6+ productions per year featuring student actors directed by faculty and guest artists

•Professional-quality facilities in Zoellner Arts Center: Diamond Theater (307-seat thrust stage) and Fowler Black Box Theater

•Collaborate with professional guest designers, directors, and performing ensembles

•800+ students participate in theatre annually across the university

NOTABLE ALUMNI

•Robert Riley '03, actor (Dynasty, Hit the Floor)

•Lucas Ingram '13, art director (The Equalizer, Super Bowl halftime shows, Emmy nominee)

•Nicki Hunter '09, artistic producer (Manhattan Theatre Club)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Home to Mustard & Cheese Drama Society, the second-oldest drama society in the nation

•250+ study abroad opportunities in 60+ countries

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•90% of theatre students pursue a double major

•Flexible BA with focus areas in Acting/Directing, Design/Technical Theatre, Theatre History/Dramatic Literature, or General Theatre Studies

•Performance and administrative internship opportunities with faculty mentorship

•Departmental honors option for seniors (3.3+ GPA in theatre courses)

Academic info

Snapshot

3.98

Avg GPA (W)

26%

Admit Rate

school-wide

89%

Grad Rate

5.9K

Enrollment

$106K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$36,931

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$64,980

before aid

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

$0-30k$16,917

$30-48k$17,140

$48-75k$18,722

$75-110k$22,184

$110k+$48,751

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Program Highlights

PROGRAM RECOGNITION

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS

•6+ productions per year featuring student actors directed by faculty and guest artists

•Professional-quality facilities in Zoellner Arts Center: Diamond Theater (307-seat thrust stage) and Fowler Black Box Theater

•Collaborate with professional guest designers, directors, and performing ensembles

•800+ students participate in theatre annually across the university

NOTABLE ALUMNI

•Robert Riley '03, actor (Dynasty, Hit the Floor)

•Lucas Ingram '13, art director (The Equalizer, Super Bowl halftime shows, Emmy nominee)

•Nicki Hunter '09, artistic producer (Manhattan Theatre Club)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Home to Mustard & Cheese Drama Society, the second-oldest drama society in the nation

•250+ study abroad opportunities in 60+ countries

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•90% of theatre students pursue a double major

•Flexible BA with focus areas in Acting/Directing, Design/Technical Theatre, Theatre History/Dramatic Literature, or General Theatre Studies

•Performance and administrative internship opportunities with faculty mentorship

•Departmental honors option for seniors (3.3+ GPA in theatre courses)

Program Highlights

PROGRAM RECOGNITION

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS

•6+ productions per year featuring student actors directed by faculty and guest artists

•Professional-quality facilities in Zoellner Arts Center: Diamond Theater (307-seat thrust stage) and Fowler Black Box Theater

•Collaborate with professional guest designers, directors, and performing ensembles

•800+ students participate in theatre annually across the university

NOTABLE ALUMNI

•Robert Riley '03, actor (Dynasty, Hit the Floor)

•Lucas Ingram '13, art director (The Equalizer, Super Bowl halftime shows, Emmy nominee)

•Nicki Hunter '09, artistic producer (Manhattan Theatre Club)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Home to Mustard & Cheese Drama Society, the second-oldest drama society in the nation

•250+ study abroad opportunities in 60+ countries

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•90% of theatre students pursue a double major

•Flexible BA with focus areas in Acting/Directing, Design/Technical Theatre, Theatre History/Dramatic Literature, or General Theatre Studies

•Performance and administrative internship opportunities with faculty mentorship

•Departmental honors option for seniors (3.3+ GPA in theatre courses)

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Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionJan 1, 2027

Fee

$75

Program AppApplication

Audition

Performing Arts Scholarship Submission DeadlineFeb 14, 2026

Audition Requirements

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

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APPLICATION

•University application via Common App required

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

•Optional scholarship for students with outstanding theatre talent

•Materials accepted via email to inthscho@lehigh.edu

•Submission deadline: February 14, 2026

What's The Process

NO AUDITION REQUIRED

•Admission to the BA Theatre program is through Lehigh's holistic university review via Common App

•No prescreen, portfolio, or interview required for program admission

•Optional Performing Arts Scholarship submission available for incoming students with theatre talent

Scholarship Info

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

•Awarded to students demonstrating outstanding talent in theatre

•Must maintain active presence in the Department of Theatre and 2.8 GPA

REQUIRED MATERIALS

•Cover letter describing interest in theatre and qualifications

•Resume or list of theatre experience

•One letter of recommendation from a theatre teacher or director (sent directly to inthscho@lehigh.edu)

AREA-SPECIFIC MATERIALS

•Performance: Video of two contrasting monologues (max 4 minutes total)

•Design/Technical Theatre: Images of designs and production photographs

•Stage Management: Prompt book selection (10 representative pages) and tracking documentation

Academic info

Snapshot

3.98

Avg GPA (W)

26%

Admit Rate

school-wide

89%

Grad Rate

5.9K

Enrollment

$106K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$36,931

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$64,980

before aid

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

$0-30k$16,917

$30-48k$17,140

$48-75k$18,722

$75-110k$22,184

$110k+$48,751

View full data on College Scorecard

PROGRAM RECOGNITION

•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS

•6+ productions per year featuring student actors directed by faculty and guest artists

•Professional-quality facilities in Zoellner Arts Center: Diamond Theater (307-seat thrust stage) and Fowler Black Box Theater

•Collaborate with professional guest designers, directors, and performing ensembles

•800+ students participate in theatre annually across the university

NOTABLE ALUMNI

•Robert Riley '03, actor (Dynasty, Hit the Floor)

•Lucas Ingram '13, art director (The Equalizer, Super Bowl halftime shows, Emmy nominee)

•Nicki Hunter '09, artistic producer (Manhattan Theatre Club)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Home to Mustard & Cheese Drama Society, the second-oldest drama society in the nation

•250+ study abroad opportunities in 60+ countries

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•90% of theatre students pursue a double major

•Flexible BA with focus areas in Acting/Directing, Design/Technical Theatre, Theatre History/Dramatic Literature, or General Theatre Studies

•Performance and administrative internship opportunities with faculty mentorship

•Departmental honors option for seniors (3.3+ GPA in theatre courses)

Updated 2h ago

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