Ouachita Baptist University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
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 & PERFORMANCE
•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
Interview Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES, 30-60 sec each (Performance Focus)
•Required for students pursuing the performance track
•Two contrasting monologues
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
ESSAY (required)
•Prompt: "What first brought you to theatre, and what do you hope to do with it in your career?"
RESUME (required)
•Theatre resume detailing your experience
HEADSHOT (required)
•Headshot or snapshot
INTERVIEW (required)
•Interview with the theatre faculty
PORTFOLIO (Technical Focus)
•Required for students pursuing the technical track
•Presentation of area-specific technical portfolio
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Rolling admissions — no application deadline
•Free university application
•Complete audition early for highest scholarship consideration
AUDITION TRACKS
•Performance Focus and Technical Focus available
•Students may audition for one or both tracks
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
•Register at obu.edu/audition for on-campus audition or submit video online
•Awards based on faculty evaluation
•Contact: Eric Phillips, Department Chair — 870-245-5562 | phillipse@obu.edu
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Academic School Information
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
1,602
Enrollment
$51,673
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,500
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,409
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$15,207
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,954
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,007
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,151
Family Income $110k+$26,281
