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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

HBCUTest-Optional

Program

BA Drama and Theatre

Concentration

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

Program

BA Drama and Theatre

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

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BA Drama and Theatre

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

Quick Links

BA Drama and Theatre

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

Quick Links

BA Drama and Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 Students

TRAINING

•Performance-focused curriculum: acting theory, improvisation, advanced acting, and Shakespeare for the stage

•Dance training includes modern dance and jazz dance

•Voice and diction coursework for vocal technique

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Four-show season of plays and musicals

•Newly built Mainstage Theater in G. W. C. Brown Memorial Hall plus black box theater

•Nationally renowned and award-winning NSU Theatre Company

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•120 credit hours with 18 unrestricted electives — enough for a minor

•Emphasis on individualizing education to suit professional goals

Academic info

Snapshot

2.90

Avg GPA

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

36%

Grad Rate

5.4K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$15,282

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,180

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,682

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,804

$30-48k$13,905

$48-75k$15,507

$75-110k$17,972

$110k+$26,175

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Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

TRAINING

•Performance-focused curriculum: acting theory, improvisation, advanced acting, and Shakespeare for the stage

•Dance training includes modern dance and jazz dance

•Voice and diction coursework for vocal technique

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Four-show season of plays and musicals

•Newly built Mainstage Theater in G. W. C. Brown Memorial Hall plus black box theater

•Nationally renowned and award-winning NSU Theatre Company

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•120 credit hours with 18 unrestricted electives — enough for a minor

•Emphasis on individualizing education to suit professional goals

Program Highlights

TRAINING

•Performance-focused curriculum: acting theory, improvisation, advanced acting, and Shakespeare for the stage

•Dance training includes modern dance and jazz dance

•Voice and diction coursework for vocal technique

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Four-show season of plays and musicals

•Newly built Mainstage Theater in G. W. C. Brown Memorial Hall plus black box theater

•Nationally renowned and award-winning NSU Theatre Company

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•120 credit hours with 18 unrestricted electives — enough for a minor

•Emphasis on individualizing education to suit professional goals

Expert Tips

NSU has a really strong relationship with Virginia Stage Company, a top regional theatre. They collaborate on productions, students are often involved in VSC shows, and many graduates go on to excellent MFA programs.

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

PriorityMay 31, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Fee

$25Waiver

Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Video submission (optional)

•Send a YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox link rather than a file when auditioning by video

Letters of recommendation

•Used by NSU to evaluate time/effort and professionalism for incoming freshman and transfer scholarship applicants

Official Source

What's The Process

AUDITION PROCESS

•The audition/interview process NSU publishes is for NSU Theatre Company participation scholarship consideration

•Schedule an audition and interview with the NSU Theatre Company Artistic Director

•In-person auditions/interviews are available; video submissions are accepted instead of attending in person

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS

•Prepare two 60-second contrasting monologues selected from two styles:

-Comedic Classical (Shakespeare or Greek)

-Dramatic Classical (Shakespeare or Greek)

-Comedic Contemporary

-Dramatic Contemporary

•If you sing, perform two contrasting 60-second songs from any two genres of music

•If you dance, prepare a 60-second routine for each genre you are skilled in

CONTACT

•Professor Anthony Stockard, Producing Artistic Director

•amstockard@nsu.edu or (757) 823-2897

Scholarship Info

NSU THEATRE COMPANY PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIPS

•Financial awards for qualified students participating in NSU Theatre Company from any major

•Can cover tuition, room & board, and books

•Open to incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current students

EVALUATION CRITERIA

•Academic Performance — minimum 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA, 12+ credit hours per semester

•Time & Effort — investment in company activities

•Talent & Skill — artistic and technical ability or growth

•Professionalism — adherence to University conduct rules

HOW TO APPLY

•Schedule an audition and interview with Professor Stockard

•Video submissions accepted via YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox link

•Contact: amstockard@nsu.edu or (757) 823-2897

Academic info

Snapshot

2.90

Avg GPA

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

36%

Grad Rate

5.4K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$15,282

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,180

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,682

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,804

$30-48k$13,905

$48-75k$15,507

$75-110k$17,972

$110k+$26,175

View full data on College Scorecard

TRAINING

•Performance-focused curriculum: acting theory, improvisation, advanced acting, and Shakespeare for the stage

•Dance training includes modern dance and jazz dance

•Voice and diction coursework for vocal technique

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Four-show season of plays and musicals

•Newly built Mainstage Theater in G. W. C. Brown Memorial Hall plus black box theater

•Nationally renowned and award-winning NSU Theatre Company

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

•120 credit hours with 18 unrestricted electives — enough for a minor

•Emphasis on individualizing education to suit professional goals

Updated 3d ago

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