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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Performance & Productions

Students involved in productions every semester

Four faculty-directed main stage productions per year plus student productions

Three performance venues in Chappelear Drama Center with scene shop, costume shop, and studios

Professional Development

Internships with New York Shakespeare Festival, Broadway productions, the Strasburg Institute, and The New Group

OWU New York Arts Program for career-oriented experience

Study Abroad

New York Arts Program semester

Travel-Learning Courses

Theory-to-Practice Grants for original research or creative projects worldwide

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts approach allows double majors and minors in other fields

Pathway to Multi-Age K-12 Drama and Theatre teaching license within four years

Theta Alpha Phi national theatre honorary society membership

Value

Theatre scholarships up to $7,500 per year for incoming majors

Renewable for up to four years

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$56,040

Before aid

Average net price

$20,897

After aid

Tuition Expenses · owu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 11:07 PM

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Students involved in productions every semester

Four faculty-directed main stage productions per year plus student productions

Three performance venues in Chappelear Drama Center with scene shop, costume shop, and studios

Professional Development

Internships with New York Shakespeare Festival, Broadway productions, the Strasburg Institute, and The New Group

OWU New York Arts Program for career-oriented experience

Study Abroad

New York Arts Program semester

Travel-Learning Courses

Theory-to-Practice Grants for original research or creative projects worldwide

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts approach allows double majors and minors in other fields

Pathway to Multi-Age K-12 Drama and Theatre teaching license within four years

Theta Alpha Phi national theatre honorary society membership

Value

Theatre scholarships up to $7,500 per year for incoming majors

Renewable for up to four years

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Students involved in productions every semester

Four faculty-directed main stage productions per year plus student productions

Three performance venues in Chappelear Drama Center with scene shop, costume shop, and studios

Professional Development

Internships with New York Shakespeare Festival, Broadway productions, the Strasburg Institute, and The New Group

OWU New York Arts Program for career-oriented experience

Study Abroad

New York Arts Program semester

Travel-Learning Courses

Theory-to-Practice Grants for original research or creative projects worldwide

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts approach allows double majors and minors in other fields

Pathway to Multi-Age K-12 Drama and Theatre teaching license within four years

Theta Alpha Phi national theatre honorary society membership

Value

Theatre scholarships up to $7,500 per year for incoming majors

Renewable for up to four years

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Priority ScholarshipJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

First Year Students · owu.edu

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Auditions

Scholarship Audition (Campus)

Nov 14, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 15, 21 & 28, 2027

Auditions Scholarships · owu.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Monologues

One Monologue, 1-2 Min (Optional)

Present a 1-2 minute monologue for scholarship consideration

May be presented instead of or in addition to a portfolio

Additional Materials

Portfolio / Creative Sample (Optional)

Auditions Scholarships · owu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

All auditions must be completed by March 1

You will be contacted about scheduling after your application is received

Eligibility

Must be admitted to OWU before auditioning for scholarships

Scholarships not available for Theatre minors

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the theatre program

Optional scholarship audition for incoming theatre majors

Audition Expectations

1-2 minute monologue and/or portfolio presentation

Portfolio may include original tech/design work, playwriting, or theatre research

Followed by an interview with Performing Arts faculty

In-person or virtual; in-person strongly encouraged

Contact

Lisa Hill, Academic Assistant: lahill@owu.edu or (740) 368-3700

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarship

Up to $7,500 per year for incoming theatre majors

Renewable for up to four years

Renewal Requirements

Maintain a major in theatre with at least 2 department courses per year

Minimum GPA of 2.50

Regular participation in theatre productions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$56,040

Before aid

Average net price

$20,897

After aid

Tuition Expenses · owu.edu College Scorecard

Performance & Productions

Students involved in productions every semester

Four faculty-directed main stage productions per year plus student productions

Three performance venues in Chappelear Drama Center with scene shop, costume shop, and studios

Professional Development

Internships with New York Shakespeare Festival, Broadway productions, the Strasburg Institute, and The New Group

OWU New York Arts Program for career-oriented experience

Study Abroad

New York Arts Program semester

Travel-Learning Courses

Theory-to-Practice Grants for original research or creative projects worldwide

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts approach allows double majors and minors in other fields

Pathway to Multi-Age K-12 Drama and Theatre teaching license within four years

Theta Alpha Phi national theatre honorary society membership

Value

Theatre scholarships up to $7,500 per year for incoming majors

Renewable for up to four years

Updated Aug 25, 11:07 PM