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BA Theatre
Concentration
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BA Theatre
Concentration
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Program snapshot
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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram profile
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BA Theatre
Performance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram profile
12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTraining Philosophy
•Liberal arts approach to acting, directing, and playwriting
•Coursework in script analysis, vocal and physical technique, classical and contemporary styles, devised performance, and stage directing
•Small class sizes with direct faculty mentorship (no graduate assistants)
Performance Opportunities
•Department mainstage productions, one-act festivals, and student-driven projects in Fir Acres Theatre
•Senior thesis project culminates the major: a performance or research-based work
•Portland's vibrant theatre scene offers internships and post-graduation opportunities
Study Abroad
•England Fine Arts and New York City Fine Arts off-campus programs integrate theatre study into the curriculum
Notable Alumni
•Ever Carradine '96: actor (The Handmaid's Tale, Runaways, Once and Again, Commander in Chief)
•Usman Ally '04: Obie Award winner for The Invisible Hand; television credits include A Series of Unfortunate Events, Damages, Madam Secretary
•Graduates have continued to MFA programs at Yale School of Drama, A.C.T., and University of London
Academic info
Snapshot
3.63
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
school-wide
73%
Grad Rate
2.1K
Enrollment
$62K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$36,013
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$64,828
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,962
$30-48k$18,362
$48-75k$22,712
$75-110k$25,917
$110k+$44,990
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Training Philosophy
•Liberal arts approach to acting, directing, and playwriting
•Coursework in script analysis, vocal and physical technique, classical and contemporary styles, devised performance, and stage directing
•Small class sizes with direct faculty mentorship (no graduate assistants)
Performance Opportunities
•Department mainstage productions, one-act festivals, and student-driven projects in Fir Acres Theatre
•Senior thesis project culminates the major: a performance or research-based work
•Portland's vibrant theatre scene offers internships and post-graduation opportunities
Study Abroad
•England Fine Arts and New York City Fine Arts off-campus programs integrate theatre study into the curriculum
Notable Alumni
•Ever Carradine '96: actor (The Handmaid's Tale, Runaways, Once and Again, Commander in Chief)
•Usman Ally '04: Obie Award winner for The Invisible Hand; television credits include A Series of Unfortunate Events, Damages, Madam Secretary
•Graduates have continued to MFA programs at Yale School of Drama, A.C.T., and University of London
Training Philosophy
•Liberal arts approach to acting, directing, and playwriting
•Coursework in script analysis, vocal and physical technique, classical and contemporary styles, devised performance, and stage directing
•Small class sizes with direct faculty mentorship (no graduate assistants)
Performance Opportunities
•Department mainstage productions, one-act festivals, and student-driven projects in Fir Acres Theatre
•Senior thesis project culminates the major: a performance or research-based work
•Portland's vibrant theatre scene offers internships and post-graduation opportunities
Study Abroad
•England Fine Arts and New York City Fine Arts off-campus programs integrate theatre study into the curriculum
Notable Alumni
•Ever Carradine '96: actor (The Handmaid's Tale, Runaways, Once and Again, Commander in Chief)
•Usman Ally '04: Obie Award winner for The Invisible Hand; television credits include A Series of Unfortunate Events, Damages, Madam Secretary
•Graduates have continued to MFA programs at Yale School of Drama, A.C.T., and University of London
Updated 3d ago
