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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Overview

BA in Theatre within a liberal arts framework at a Catholic, Dominican institution

Production-centered experience combined with theatre history, theory, criticism, and literature

Part of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Performance & Productions

Multiple main-stage productions directed by faculty and guest artists from NYC, Boston, and Providence

Independent student productions with faculty consultation

All students encouraged to audition for productions, not just majors

Notable Alumni

Wally Dunn — Broadway: Spamalot, Gypsy, The Iceman Cometh; TV: 30 Rock, Law & Order

John Bowab — Broadway director/producer; TV: Family Matters, All About Us

Colleen McCormack — Manager of Creative Development at Disney Theatrical Group (The Lion King, Aladdin, Newsies)

Professional Development

PC in Hollywood program (travel to Los Angeles for industry immersion)

Smith Center for the Arts with Angell Blackfriars Theatre

84% of fine and performing arts graduates employed and/or attending graduate school

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

51%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$87K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,480

Before aid

Average net price

$48,523

After aid

Tuition · bursar.providence.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Overview

BA in Theatre within a liberal arts framework at a Catholic, Dominican institution

Production-centered experience combined with theatre history, theory, criticism, and literature

Part of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Performance & Productions

Multiple main-stage productions directed by faculty and guest artists from NYC, Boston, and Providence

Independent student productions with faculty consultation

All students encouraged to audition for productions, not just majors

Notable Alumni

Wally Dunn — Broadway: Spamalot, Gypsy, The Iceman Cometh; TV: 30 Rock, Law & Order

John Bowab — Broadway director/producer; TV: Family Matters, All About Us

Colleen McCormack — Manager of Creative Development at Disney Theatrical Group (The Lion King, Aladdin, Newsies)

Professional Development

PC in Hollywood program (travel to Los Angeles for industry immersion)

Smith Center for the Arts with Angell Blackfriars Theatre

84% of fine and performing arts graduates employed and/or attending graduate school

Program Highlights

Program Overview

BA in Theatre within a liberal arts framework at a Catholic, Dominican institution

Production-centered experience combined with theatre history, theory, criticism, and literature

Part of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Performance & Productions

Multiple main-stage productions directed by faculty and guest artists from NYC, Boston, and Providence

Independent student productions with faculty consultation

All students encouraged to audition for productions, not just majors

Notable Alumni

Wally Dunn — Broadway: Spamalot, Gypsy, The Iceman Cometh; TV: 30 Rock, Law & Order

John Bowab — Broadway director/producer; TV: Family Matters, All About Us

Colleen McCormack — Manager of Creative Development at Disney Theatrical Group (The Lion King, Aladdin, Newsies)

Professional Development

PC in Hollywood program (travel to Los Angeles for industry immersion)

Smith Center for the Arts with Angell Blackfriars Theatre

84% of fine and performing arts graduates employed and/or attending graduate school

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$70

Deadline

First-year applicants

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Priority DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Fall TransferJun 1, 2027

Deadlines · admission.providence.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Opens later

Open House · theatre.providence.edu

Scholarship Audition 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 for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Monologues (1-2 Minutes Each)

One contemporary monologue

One classical monologue

Open House · theatre.providence.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to Providence College via Common App

Supplemental materials submitted via SlideRoom through the Common App

Eligibility

Must declare Theatre as incoming major to qualify for Nagle Scholarship

Contact your admissions counselor to declare the major

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition

Audition is for Nagle Theatre Major Scholarship consideration only

Not required for admission to the program

Submit two monologues (one contemporary, one classical) via SlideRoom

Contact

Reach out to your admissions counselor to declare theatre as your incoming major

Academic Office: 401.865.2327

Contact: ali.boyd@providence.edu

Scholarship Info

Nagle Theatre Major Scholarships

Three $24,000 scholarships available for incoming theatre majors

Awarded based on audition materials submitted via SlideRoom through Common App

Must have Theatre declared as incoming major to qualify

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

51%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$87K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,480

Before aid

Average net price

$48,523

After aid

Tuition · bursar.providence.edu College Scorecard

Program Overview

BA in Theatre within a liberal arts framework at a Catholic, Dominican institution

Production-centered experience combined with theatre history, theory, criticism, and literature

Part of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Performance & Productions

Multiple main-stage productions directed by faculty and guest artists from NYC, Boston, and Providence

Independent student productions with faculty consultation

All students encouraged to audition for productions, not just majors

Notable Alumni

Wally Dunn — Broadway: Spamalot, Gypsy, The Iceman Cometh; TV: 30 Rock, Law & Order

John Bowab — Broadway director/producer; TV: Family Matters, All About Us

Colleen McCormack — Manager of Creative Development at Disney Theatrical Group (The Lion King, Aladdin, Newsies)

Professional Development

PC in Hollywood program (travel to Los Angeles for industry immersion)

Smith Center for the Arts with Angell Blackfriars Theatre

84% of fine and performing arts graduates employed and/or attending graduate school

Updated 4d ago