Old Dominion University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
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Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Individualized instruction with dedicated faculty in a supportive, creative environment
•Performance Emphasis trains students as pre-professionals with rigorous acting coursework
•Design/Technology Emphasis prepares students for careers as designers, scenic artists, technicians, stage managers, and producers
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Students perform as members of ODURep, the university's resident theatre company
•Design/Technology students design their own productions by junior year
•Multiple productions each season including plays and touring shows
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Senior students may be eligible for internships at the Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk's professional Equity company
•Notable alumni include performers with the Blue Man Group and other professional companies
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Deadlines
Transfer (Spring)Nov 1, 2025
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Transfer (Summer)Mar 15, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Good to Know
EMPHASIS TRACKS
•Performance Emphasis — for students pursuing acting as a career; requires annual proficiency audition for continuance
•Design/Technology Emphasis — for students pursuing off-stage careers in scenic, lighting, costume, stage management
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Students not admitted to Performance Emphasis may remain in the general Theatre major
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•General admission to BA Theatre requires meeting university admission requirements — no audition needed
•Performance Emphasis requires an audition administered by faculty each spring
•Design/Technology Emphasis requires a portfolio review each spring
CONTACT
•Christopher Hanna, Professor: channa@odu.edu, 757-683-3391
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Edith B. & Forrest White Scholarship available for theatre majors
•Viburnum Scholarship available for theatre majors
•Additional scholarships available through the Office of Financial Aid
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Academic School Information
3.45
Avg GPA
91%
Admit Rate
46%
Grad Rate
17,521
Enrollment
$54,914
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,262
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,662
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,170
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,627
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,883
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,142
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,121
Family Income $110k+$22,658
