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MacEwan University

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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BFA Theatre Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program Recognition

MacEwan Department of Theatre offers two BFA majors: Music Theatre Performance and Theatre Production.

Training

Theatre Production prepares students in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, costumes, props, stage management, scenic painting and scenic construction.

Students apply classroom theory immediately through hands-on production assignments from the first term through final year.

Performance & Productions

Students help produce the MacEwan University theatre season, including major productions and workshop performances.

Professional Development

The major prepares students for live and recorded entertainment sectors as technicians, artisans, craftspersons and managers.

Facilities

The program is housed in Allard Hall, with production work connected to MacEwan theatre spaces and public performance venues.

Location

Edmonton is home to more than 60 theatre companies and North America's first and biggest fringe festival.

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

20K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition & fees

CA$10,584

Canadian students · 2026/27

International tuition & fees

CA$30,024

international students · 2026/27

Costestimatesheet.Pdf · macewan.ca

Program info updated Oct 6, 5:18 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

MacEwan Department of Theatre offers two BFA majors: Music Theatre Performance and Theatre Production.

Training

Theatre Production prepares students in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, costumes, props, stage management, scenic painting and scenic construction.

Students apply classroom theory immediately through hands-on production assignments from the first term through final year.

Performance & Productions

Students help produce the MacEwan University theatre season, including major productions and workshop performances.

Professional Development

The major prepares students for live and recorded entertainment sectors as technicians, artisans, craftspersons and managers.

Facilities

The program is housed in Allard Hall, with production work connected to MacEwan theatre spaces and public performance venues.

Location

Edmonton is home to more than 60 theatre companies and North America's first and biggest fringe festival.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

MacEwan Department of Theatre offers two BFA majors: Music Theatre Performance and Theatre Production.

Training

Theatre Production prepares students in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, costumes, props, stage management, scenic painting and scenic construction.

Students apply classroom theory immediately through hands-on production assignments from the first term through final year.

Performance & Productions

Students help produce the MacEwan University theatre season, including major productions and workshop performances.

Professional Development

The major prepares students for live and recorded entertainment sectors as technicians, artisans, craftspersons and managers.

Facilities

The program is housed in Allard Hall, with production work connected to MacEwan theatre spaces and public performance venues.

Location

Edmonton is home to more than 60 theatre companies and North America's first and biggest fringe festival.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

CA$110

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

First Statement Submission DeadlineNov 30, 2026

Second Statement Submission DeadlineJan 31, 2027

Third Statement Submission DeadlineApr 30, 2027

Final Statement Submission DeadlineJul 7, 2027

Dates Deadlines · macewan.ca Statement Of Intent Guidelines · macewan.ca

Prescreen Requirements

Statement

Required statement: submit a 500-1000 word statement of intent as a PDF.

Statement prompt: answer why you are interested in the Theatre Production major, what theatre experience you have, your career aspirations and a performance that made you curious about theatre production.

Statement format: include your name on all pages.

Statement Of Intent Guidelines · macewan.ca

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply online through ApplyAlberta and select Bachelor of Fine Arts, then Theatre Production Major.

After receiving a MacEwan student ID, upload the statement through myPortal and myStudentSystem under My Documents using document type BFA (TP) Statement of Intent.

Applications open October 1; published final application deadlines are May 1 for international applicants and June 30 for Canadian/domestic applicants.

Program Requirements

Applicants must submit a statement of intent after the university application is on file; statements without a corresponding application are not reviewed.

Students offered admission must submit current, valid Standard First Aid certification, including Level C CPR, by the published document deadline.

Important Notes

Theatre Production is competitive with limited seats; submissions may be accepted through the final window only if seats remain.

Contact

Questions after applying should be sent from the MacEwan student Gmail account to theatreproduction@macewan.ca.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No performance audition is listed for Theatre Production; admission review is based on academics and the statement of intent.

Audition Expectations

Spelling, grammar and punctuation are factored into the statement evaluation.

Seats are limited; MacEwan encourages applicants to submit early.

Decisions

Review begins after each published statement submission window, and decisions are issued by the Office of the University Registrar.

Contact

Theatre Production advising: theatreproduction@macewan.ca; 780-497-4308.

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

20K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition & fees

CA$10,584

Canadian students · 2026/27

International tuition & fees

CA$30,024

international students · 2026/27

Costestimatesheet.Pdf · macewan.ca

Program Recognition

MacEwan Department of Theatre offers two BFA majors: Music Theatre Performance and Theatre Production.

Training

Theatre Production prepares students in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, costumes, props, stage management, scenic painting and scenic construction.

Students apply classroom theory immediately through hands-on production assignments from the first term through final year.

Performance & Productions

Students help produce the MacEwan University theatre season, including major productions and workshop performances.

Professional Development

The major prepares students for live and recorded entertainment sectors as technicians, artisans, craftspersons and managers.

Facilities

The program is housed in Allard Hall, with production work connected to MacEwan theatre spaces and public performance venues.

Location

Edmonton is home to more than 60 theatre companies and North America's first and biggest fringe festival.

Updated Oct 6, 5:18 AM