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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, playwriting, and stage management
•Two mainstage productions in the 250-seat Eckilson-Mabee Theatre and two shows in the Morris Experimental Theatre each year
•Flatliners Improv troupe with multiple performances per year — only college in Missouri to supplement traditional training with intensive long-form improvisation
•Senior Showcase capstone and Theatre Portfolio course prepare students for professional careers
FACILITIES
•Eckilson-Mabee Theatre features a sprung floor, ETC Element computerized lighting, digital projection, and advanced sound reinforcement
•Fully equipped scene shop, costume shop, dressing rooms, and green room
•Access to Morris Dance Studio, Graphic Design Lab, and Audio/Digital Video Production Studios
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship opportunities at the historic Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO
•Preparation for MA or MFA graduate programs in theatre
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION DETAILS
•Free application with rolling admissions
•Test-optional — ACT/SAT no longer required
•2.30 cumulative high school GPA or top half of graduating class for automatic admission
ENROLLMENT
•Fall and spring enrollment available
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre program
•Students are admitted through the university application
•Scholarship auditions are separate from program admission
CONTACT
•Kristen Revis — revisk@moval.edu
Scholarship Info
FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•Available to majors and non-majors who plan to participate in theatre
•Audition or portfolio presentation required
-Two contrasting monologues, OR
-One monologue and a 16-bar musical solo, OR
-Portfolio of design/writing work
•Can audition in person during a campus visit, at a state Thespian Festival, or via electronic submission
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Academic School Information
3.07
Avg GPA (W)
53%
Admit Rate
24%
Grad Rate
1,274
Enrollment
$43,221
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$23,000
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,945
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$15,550
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,802
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,712
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,033
Family Income $110k+$20,044
