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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Performance & Directing

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Train in acting, voice, movement, and directing

4-6 full stage productions per semester

Small cohorts with personalized faculty mentorship

Approximately 130 majors/minors across the department, taught by 15 faculty

Professional Development

Summer dinner theatre productions

Skills transferable to careers in leadership, film, education, and arts management

Facilities

1,400-seat proscenium stage (AA Fredericks Auditorium)

125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)

60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,212

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,652

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,218

Before aid

Average net price

$13,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nsula.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 3:00 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Train in acting, voice, movement, and directing

4-6 full stage productions per semester

Small cohorts with personalized faculty mentorship

Approximately 130 majors/minors across the department, taught by 15 faculty

Professional Development

Summer dinner theatre productions

Skills transferable to careers in leadership, film, education, and arts management

Facilities

1,400-seat proscenium stage (AA Fredericks Auditorium)

125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)

60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Train in acting, voice, movement, and directing

4-6 full stage productions per semester

Small cohorts with personalized faculty mentorship

Approximately 130 majors/minors across the department, taught by 15 faculty

Professional Development

Summer dinner theatre productions

Skills transferable to careers in leadership, film, education, and arts management

Facilities

1,400-seat proscenium stage (AA Fredericks Auditorium)

125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)

60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$20

International Fee

$30

Deadline

International Preferred DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

International Student Admission Requirements · nsula.edu

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Auditions

Scholarship Audition (Natchitoches, LA)

Sep 19 & 26, 2026Oct 25 & 31, 2026Feb 20 & 28, 2027Mar 13, 2027Apr 24, 2027

Theatre And Dance · nsula.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting monologues, 1 min each

One Shakespearean or classical monologue

One contemporary monologue

Both must be memorized and from published plays

Theatre · nsula.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must maintain 2.5 GPA to participate in productions

Scholarships available to majors only

What's The Process

Audition Process

Contact Brett Garfinkel at garfinkelb@nsula.edu to schedule a scholarship audition/interview

If unable to attend a scheduled date, request an alternative

Phone: 318-357-4483

Fall: September 19, September 26, October 25, October 31

Spring: February 20, February 28, March 13, April 24

Video submissions accepted year-round

Performance-based scholarships are awarded based on audition or portfolio review and interview

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions on campus in Natchitoches, LA

Video submissions also accepted

Dress in business/casual attire

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Performance-based scholarships available to declared majors

Awarded based on audition or portfolio review and interview

Students must reapply each year

Scholarship increases possible for students showing improvement

Scholarships may be reduced or revoked for GPA below 2.5 or lack of improvement

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Available to out-of-state students receiving theatre/dance scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,212

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,652

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,218

Before aid

Average net price

$13,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nsula.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Train in acting, voice, movement, and directing

4-6 full stage productions per semester

Small cohorts with personalized faculty mentorship

Approximately 130 majors/minors across the department, taught by 15 faculty

Professional Development

Summer dinner theatre productions

Skills transferable to careers in leadership, film, education, and arts management

Facilities

1,400-seat proscenium stage (AA Fredericks Auditorium)

125-seat thrust stage (Theatre West)

60-75 seat black box theatre (The Wann Theatre)

Updated Jul 27, 3:00 PM