Private school2.4K
Program
BA Theatre
Concentration
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Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram
BA Theatre
Concentration
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Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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BA Theatre
Acting
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum
•Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis
•Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework
Performance & Productions
•Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production
•First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors
•Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum
Notable Alumni
•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages
•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition
Professional Development
•Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors
•Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation
•Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre
Academic info
Snapshot
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
77%
Admit Rate
school-wide
68%
Grad Rate
2.4K
Enrollment
$60K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,044
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$45,726
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,507
$30-48k$13,486
$48-75k$16,362
$75-110k$20,590
$110k+$26,961
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum
•Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis
•Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework
Performance & Productions
•Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production
•First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors
•Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum
Notable Alumni
•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages
•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition
Professional Development
•Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors
•Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation
•Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre
Training
•Broad-based acting training in voice, movement, directing, and theatre practicum
•Coursework includes acting for camera, realism, period styles, voice and movement, and script analysis
•Students can specialize while still taking performance, design, dance, and musical theatre coursework
Performance & Productions
•Robust six-show theatre season plus an annual dance production
•First-year students are as likely to be cast as seniors
•Theatre majors and minors participate in the Department of Theatre season through Theatre Practicum
Notable Alumni
•Graduates working at Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, national tours, and other professional stages
•Recent alumni include Beverly Hills Film Festival award recognition
Professional Development
•Annual Senior Showcase in Chicago for graduating Acting and Musical Theatre majors
•Faculty prepare students for URTA auditions, Chicago season generals, songs and monologues, and job interview preparation
•Internships at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, About Face Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and TimeLine Theatre
Updated 2d ago
