Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
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
Key Info
University AppApplication
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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
Program info updated Mar 26, 11:54 PM
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
Updated Mar 26, 11:54 PM
Academic School Information
3.45
Avg GPA
90%
Admit Rate
45%
Grad Rate
17,514
Enrollment
$54,914
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,750
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,780
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,638
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$9,739
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,114
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,123
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,940
Family Income $110k+$23,567
