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Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

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Program

BA Theatre

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Admissions

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Five mainstage productions per year at the Philip Lynch Theatre

•Annual Ten Minute Play Festival for student-written and directed work

•AlphaBet Soup Productions, a professional children's theatre company in residence

•Heritage Theatre Company alumni troupe provides ongoing performance opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Kay Cannon (screenwriter/director: Pitch Perfect trilogy, 30 Rock)

Professional Development

•KC/ACTF participating school with annual regional festival attendance

•Internship opportunities with professional theatre companies

•Career Preparation Practicum required in penultimate semester

•Hands-on practicum system covers acting, directing, stage management, design, and more

Academic info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,028

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,200

before aid

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

$0-30k$10,382

$30-48k$11,712

$48-75k$12,178

$75-110k$19,908

$110k+$25,035

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Five mainstage productions per year at the Philip Lynch Theatre

•Annual Ten Minute Play Festival for student-written and directed work

•AlphaBet Soup Productions, a professional children's theatre company in residence

•Heritage Theatre Company alumni troupe provides ongoing performance opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Kay Cannon (screenwriter/director: Pitch Perfect trilogy, 30 Rock)

Professional Development

•KC/ACTF participating school with annual regional festival attendance

•Internship opportunities with professional theatre companies

•Career Preparation Practicum required in penultimate semester

•Hands-on practicum system covers acting, directing, stage management, design, and more

Program Highlights

Training

•Five mainstage productions per year at the Philip Lynch Theatre

•Annual Ten Minute Play Festival for student-written and directed work

•AlphaBet Soup Productions, a professional children's theatre company in residence

•Heritage Theatre Company alumni troupe provides ongoing performance opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Kay Cannon (screenwriter/director: Pitch Perfect trilogy, 30 Rock)

Professional Development

•KC/ACTF participating school with annual regional festival attendance

•Internship opportunities with professional theatre companies

•Career Preparation Practicum required in penultimate semester

•Hands-on practicum system covers acting, directing, stage management, design, and more

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

PriorityMar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Lewis University website

•No application fee

•Test optional for all majors

Admission Pathway

•Admission is through the university application only

•No separate audition or portfolio required for the BA Theatre program

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•Talent Scholarships and St. Genesius Scholarships available regardless of financial situation

•Multiple named endowed scholarships: Marnie Cavanaugh-Wyatt Memorial, Chester Kondratowicz, Kay Cannon Annual Scholarship, and more

•Applications available through the Office of Financial Aid

Academic Scholarships

•All admitted students automatically reviewed for academic merit scholarships ($17,000-$23,000/year)

•St. John Baptist DeLaSalle Scholarship awards 4 full tuition scholarships

•LU Catholic High School Scholarship: $1,000/year

Academic info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,028

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,200

before aid

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

$0-30k$10,382

$30-48k$11,712

$48-75k$12,178

$75-110k$19,908

$110k+$25,035

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Five mainstage productions per year at the Philip Lynch Theatre

•Annual Ten Minute Play Festival for student-written and directed work

•AlphaBet Soup Productions, a professional children's theatre company in residence

•Heritage Theatre Company alumni troupe provides ongoing performance opportunities

Notable Alumni

•Kay Cannon (screenwriter/director: Pitch Perfect trilogy, 30 Rock)

Professional Development

•KC/ACTF participating school with annual regional festival attendance

•Internship opportunities with professional theatre companies

•Career Preparation Practicum required in penultimate semester

•Hands-on practicum system covers acting, directing, stage management, design, and more

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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