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Program
BA Theatre
Concentration
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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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BA Theatre
Concentration
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BA Theatre
Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTRAINING
•Rigorous but supportive acting, singing, and dancing training in a liberal arts setting
•Coursework includes acting for the musical stage, music theory for actors, dance, script analysis, and voice lessons
•Students build competencies across theatre, dance, and music rather than a narrow conservatory track
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Six full theatrical productions each year, including two musicals
•Musical theatre students can perform in departmental productions, dance productions, choirs, a cappella groups, and student organizations
•Production Practicum is the cornerstone of the Theatre program
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates book national tours, regional theatre, and Chicago storefront theatre work
•Alumni have worked with Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Kokandy Productions, and Porchlight Music Theatre
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Annual Senior Showcase in downtown Chicago for casting directors and agents
•Guest artist workshops and Chicago-area professional faculty connections
•Internships and industry preparation through the department's Chicago theatre network
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 3d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Rigorous but supportive acting, singing, and dancing training in a liberal arts setting
•Coursework includes acting for the musical stage, music theory for actors, dance, script analysis, and voice lessons
•Students build competencies across theatre, dance, and music rather than a narrow conservatory track
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Six full theatrical productions each year, including two musicals
•Musical theatre students can perform in departmental productions, dance productions, choirs, a cappella groups, and student organizations
•Production Practicum is the cornerstone of the Theatre program
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates book national tours, regional theatre, and Chicago storefront theatre work
•Alumni have worked with Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Kokandy Productions, and Porchlight Music Theatre
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Annual Senior Showcase in downtown Chicago for casting directors and agents
•Guest artist workshops and Chicago-area professional faculty connections
•Internships and industry preparation through the department's Chicago theatre network
TRAINING
•Rigorous but supportive acting, singing, and dancing training in a liberal arts setting
•Coursework includes acting for the musical stage, music theory for actors, dance, script analysis, and voice lessons
•Students build competencies across theatre, dance, and music rather than a narrow conservatory track
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Six full theatrical productions each year, including two musicals
•Musical theatre students can perform in departmental productions, dance productions, choirs, a cappella groups, and student organizations
•Production Practicum is the cornerstone of the Theatre program
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates book national tours, regional theatre, and Chicago storefront theatre work
•Alumni have worked with Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Kokandy Productions, and Porchlight Music Theatre
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Annual Senior Showcase in downtown Chicago for casting directors and agents
•Guest artist workshops and Chicago-area professional faculty connections
•Internships and industry preparation through the department's Chicago theatre network
Updated 3d ago
