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BA Theatre Arts
Concentration
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Concentration
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BA Theatre Arts
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Study AbroadPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program with over a century of theatre history
•Jesuit liberal arts education with a social justice focus
TRAINING
•Main-stage productions, film projects, and studio productions starting from day one
•Performance courses include Acting, Voice and Movement, Advanced Acting, and Stage Combat
•Three campus venues: Helfaer Theatre, Varsity Theatre, and Straz Tower theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Don Ameche - Academy Award winner (Cocoon)
•Anthony Crivello - Tony Award winner (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
•Andy Grotelueschen - Tony-nominated Broadway actor (Tootsie)
•Danny Pudi - Abed on Community
•Chris Farley - Saturday Night Live, Tommy Boy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located blocks from Milwaukee's theatre district
•Internship partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act Theatre, and Boulevard Ensemble
•84% of students complete internships
•Diederich Experience travel opportunities to LA, Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico
Academic info
Snapshot
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
81%
Admit Rate
school-wide
82%
Grad Rate
7.7K
Enrollment
$78K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,487
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$51,170
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,269
$30-48k$18,916
$48-75k$27,378
$75-110k$32,374
$110k+$36,813
Program info updated 5h ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program with over a century of theatre history
•Jesuit liberal arts education with a social justice focus
TRAINING
•Main-stage productions, film projects, and studio productions starting from day one
•Performance courses include Acting, Voice and Movement, Advanced Acting, and Stage Combat
•Three campus venues: Helfaer Theatre, Varsity Theatre, and Straz Tower theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Don Ameche - Academy Award winner (Cocoon)
•Anthony Crivello - Tony Award winner (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
•Andy Grotelueschen - Tony-nominated Broadway actor (Tootsie)
•Danny Pudi - Abed on Community
•Chris Farley - Saturday Night Live, Tommy Boy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located blocks from Milwaukee's theatre district
•Internship partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act Theatre, and Boulevard Ensemble
•84% of students complete internships
•Diederich Experience travel opportunities to LA, Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program with over a century of theatre history
•Jesuit liberal arts education with a social justice focus
TRAINING
•Main-stage productions, film projects, and studio productions starting from day one
•Performance courses include Acting, Voice and Movement, Advanced Acting, and Stage Combat
•Three campus venues: Helfaer Theatre, Varsity Theatre, and Straz Tower theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Don Ameche - Academy Award winner (Cocoon)
•Anthony Crivello - Tony Award winner (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
•Andy Grotelueschen - Tony-nominated Broadway actor (Tootsie)
•Danny Pudi - Abed on Community
•Chris Farley - Saturday Night Live, Tommy Boy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located blocks from Milwaukee's theatre district
•Internship partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act Theatre, and Boulevard Ensemble
•84% of students complete internships
•Diederich Experience travel opportunities to LA, Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico
Updated 5h ago
