Middlebury College
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•"Artist-scholar" approach balancing creative practice with rigorous academic study
•Interdisciplinary curriculum spanning acting, directing, design, playwriting, and dramatic literature
•Small liberal arts setting with individualized attention
FACILITIES
•Wright Memorial Theatre — 350-seat proscenium stage
•Seeler Studio Theatre — 165-seat black box
•Hepburn Zoo Theatre — intimate performance space
•Dedicated design lab, scene and costume shops, and lighting lab with ETC Ion console
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•Multiple full-scale faculty-directed productions annually, all credit-bearing
•Auditions open to all Middlebury students regardless of major
•Dogteam Theatre Project offers immersive training with professional artists in acting, directing, playwriting, and design
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Off-campus study opportunities alongside professional theatre companies
•Summer and January term intensive programs with affiliated companies
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early Decision INov 3, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
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Good to Know
HOW TO ENTER THE PROGRAM
•Apply to Middlebury College via Common App, Coalition App, or QuestBridge
•Declare the theatre major after enrollment — no separate departmental application
•University application fee: $75 (waiver available)
SENIOR CAPSTONE
•All majors complete an independent senior project (THEA 0700)
•Projects may focus on acting, directing, design, playwriting, literature, applied theatre, or devised theatre
•Both experiential and analytical components required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•All majors must complete a crew requirement through assistant directing, stage managing, or running crew
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Students are admitted to Middlebury College, then declare the theatre major
•No audition, portfolio, or interview required to declare
•Open to all enrolled Middlebury students
Program info updated 3 days ago
Academic School Information
4.11
Avg GPA (W)
10%
Admit Rate
93%
Grad Rate
2,785
Enrollment
$76,310
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$65,280
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,934
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,270
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,548
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,741
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,228
Family Income $110k+$48,804
