Occidental College
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•BA program blending studio courses, performance theory, design, history, and hands-on production
•Located in the heart of Los Angeles with access to world-class theaters, studios, and community arts partners
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•4 faculty/guest artist-directed performances annually
•3-5 student-directed projects per year
•Annual New Works Festival featuring original student work developed with professional directors
•Occidental Children's Theater company with summer and year-round programming
FACULTY & ALUMNI
•Faculty include internationally renowned playwright and performer Will Power
•Kylie Brakeman ('18) — Writer, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
•Isabel Schwartzberg ('19) — Broadway Stage Manager
LIBERAL ARTS FLEXIBILITY
•Combine studies with Art & Art History, Media Arts & Culture, Music, or Critical Theory & Social Justice
•Internships, guest-artist residencies, and fieldwork across Los Angeles
•Study abroad in London, Edinburgh, Dublin, or Berlin
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2026
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Early Decision IIJan 10, 2027
Regular DecisionJan 10, 2027
Good to Know
ARTS SUPPLEMENT SUBMISSION
•Submit materials through SlideRoom via the Common Application
•Deadline matches your chosen application deadline
•Video files must be less than 250 MB
CONTACT
•Theater & Performance Studies: theater@oxy.edu
•Department Chair: Sarah Kozinn — kozinn@oxy.edu
What's The Process
OPTIONAL ARTS SUPPLEMENT
•Not required for admission to the college or the theater major
•A strong submission can help demonstrate your talents and interests
PERFORMANCE
•Prepare a 1-minute performance (spoken word, monologue, song, or movement piece)
•If you can sing, add 16 bars from any musical
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
•Designers/Technicians: submit a digital portfolio (photos, models, drawings, finished projects)
•Playwrights: submit writing samples
•Directors/Stage Managers: include concept statements, blocking notes, or prompt book samples
MATERIALS
•Include a theater resume with all submissions
Program info updated 4h ago
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•BA program blending studio courses, performance theory, design, history, and hands-on production
•Located in the heart of Los Angeles with access to world-class theaters, studios, and community arts partners
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•4 faculty/guest artist-directed performances annually
•3-5 student-directed projects per year
•Annual New Works Festival featuring original student work developed with professional directors
•Occidental Children's Theater company with summer and year-round programming
FACULTY & ALUMNI
•Faculty include internationally renowned playwright and performer Will Power
•Kylie Brakeman ('18) — Writer, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
•Isabel Schwartzberg ('19) — Broadway Stage Manager
LIBERAL ARTS FLEXIBILITY
•Combine studies with Art & Art History, Media Arts & Culture, Music, or Critical Theory & Social Justice
•Internships, guest-artist residencies, and fieldwork across Los Angeles
•Study abroad in London, Edinburgh, Dublin, or Berlin
Updated 4h ago
Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
44%
Admit Rate
83%
Grad Rate
1,877
Enrollment
$75,951
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$66,274
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$38,263
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$20,705
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,655
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,468
Family Income $75k - $110k$28,033
Family Income $110k+$54,959
