Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Combination of academics and practical application with close mentorship from first year
•Stage manage or assistant stage manage 6–8 productions in four years
•Upper-level students stage manage main stage productions under mentorship of production and directing faculty
CURRICULUM
•Coursework includes directing, stage combat, design/technology, theater history, first aid
•Electives available in dance and music
•Students encouraged to broaden experience through off-campus internship
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni hired at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Des Moines Opera
•Graduates work in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other major markets
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates stage managing at major regional theaters and festivals across the country
•Alumni at Richmond Shakespeare Company, Santa Fe Opera, and Glimmerglass Opera
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
RollingFeb 1, 2026
Program AppApplication
Audition
Interview Day (Athens, OH)Jan 17, 2026
Audition Requirements
RESUME (required)
•Creative resume listing all appropriate high school and community experience
PORTFOLIO (optional)
•Production book if available (not required)
•Portfolio of other production work — anything representing your stage production experience
Good to Know
ADMISSION OPTIONS
•Enter BFA directly through interview as a high school senior
•Or enter through BA in Theater and interview at end of first year
CONTACT
•Questions about interviews: foxj5@ohio.edu
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Interview required for BFA admission
•Portfolio is optional but encouraged
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•Interviews are designed to get to know theater faculty and learn about the program
•You will discuss your work and share your big ideas and goals
INTERVIEW DAY
•School of Theater Audition and Interview Day: January 17, 2026
Scholarship Info
TALENT-BASED AWARDS
•Fine Arts Talent Awards available to incoming students based on talent
•Interview day also serves as scholarship evaluation
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
•Must submit FAFSA for full eligibility for OHIO scholarships and awards
•Spring semester opportunity to apply for additional scholarship money via essays
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING
•Combination of academics and practical application with close mentorship from first year
•Stage manage or assistant stage manage 6–8 productions in four years
•Upper-level students stage manage main stage productions under mentorship of production and directing faculty
CURRICULUM
•Coursework includes directing, stage combat, design/technology, theater history, first aid
•Electives available in dance and music
•Students encouraged to broaden experience through off-campus internship
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Alumni hired at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Des Moines Opera
•Graduates work in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other major markets
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates stage managing at major regional theaters and festivals across the country
•Alumni at Richmond Shakespeare Company, Santa Fe Opera, and Glimmerglass Opera
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.64
Avg GPA
85%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
19,633
Enrollment
$52,581
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,158
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,838
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,637
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$15,673
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,160
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,078
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,689
Family Income $110k+$24,492
