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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

Training

Cast in productions starting freshman year

Musicals in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

Plays and smaller productions in Verser Theatre

Annual One Act Play Festival and All-Night Theatre

Student-directed Muse Project

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

Alumni network across Broadway, regional theatre, film, Disney parks, and cruise lines

School Info

Snapshot

3.80

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,360

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$54,942

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,409

After aid

Index · obu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:13 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

Training

Cast in productions starting freshman year

Musicals in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

Plays and smaller productions in Verser Theatre

Annual One Act Play Festival and All-Night Theatre

Student-directed Muse Project

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

Alumni network across Broadway, regional theatre, film, Disney parks, and cruise lines

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

Training

Cast in productions starting freshman year

Musicals in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

Plays and smaller productions in Verser Theatre

Annual One Act Play Festival and All-Night Theatre

Student-directed Muse Project

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

Alumni network across Broadway, regional theatre, film, Disney parks, and cruise lines

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate Application · admissions.obu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Audition · obu.edu

Scholarship Audition, Interview, and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues, 30-60 Sec Each

For students pursuing the performance track

Additional Materials

Essay

Prompt: "What first brought you to theatre, and what do you hope to do with it in your career?"

Resume

Theatre resume detailing your experience

Headshot

Headshot or snapshot

Portfolio (Technical Focus)

Required for students pursuing the technical track

Presentation of area-specific technical portfolio

Audition · obu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Current official pages do not specify a program-specific application or audition deadline

Free university application

Complete audition early for highest scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

On-campus audition or online video submission

Video submissions via student application portal at admissions.obu.edu

Contact: Eric Phillips, Department Chair

870-245-5562 | phillipse@obu.edu

Audition Expectations

Performance track: audition with two contrasting 30-60 second monologues

Technical track: presentation of area-specific technical portfolio

Students may complete one or both tracks

Interview with the theatre faculty is part of the evaluation

Scholarship Info

Theatre Arts Scholarship

Scholarship audition with two contrasting 30-60 second monologues (performance track) or technical portfolio presentation (technical track)

Students may complete one or both tracks

Interview with theatre faculty is part of the process

Awards based on faculty evaluation

Contact: Eric Phillips, Department Chair — 870-245-5562 | phillipse@obu.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.80

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,360

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$54,942

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,409

After aid

Index · obu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited

Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts

Training

Cast in productions starting freshman year

Musicals in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

Plays and smaller productions in Verser Theatre

Annual One Act Play Festival and All-Night Theatre

Student-directed Muse Project

Professional Development

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)

Alumni network across Broadway, regional theatre, film, Disney parks, and cruise lines

Updated Aug 27, 10:13 PM