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General Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Broad-based curriculum across all theatre disciplines

Flexibility to customize program of study to pursue specific interests in greater depth

Perform in three pre-professional troupes: Mainstage, Musical Theatre, and Growing Stage

Faculty with experience at Trinity Rep, Gamm Theatre, and American College Theatre Festival

Prominent guest artists regularly brought to campus

Notable Alumni

Viola Davis ('88) — EGOT-winning actor (The Help, Fences, How to Get Away with Murder)

Ron McLarty ('69) — actor (Spenser for Hire, Law & Order), playwright, and novelist

Professional Development

Preparation for multiple career paths in theatre

Talent awards and employment opportunities available

Facilities

Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Four major theatre productions annually

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.14

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,709

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,268

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,789

Before aid

Average net price

$9,478

After aid

Full Time Undergraduate Cost Attendance · ric.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based curriculum across all theatre disciplines

Flexibility to customize program of study to pursue specific interests in greater depth

Perform in three pre-professional troupes: Mainstage, Musical Theatre, and Growing Stage

Faculty with experience at Trinity Rep, Gamm Theatre, and American College Theatre Festival

Prominent guest artists regularly brought to campus

Notable Alumni

Viola Davis ('88) — EGOT-winning actor (The Help, Fences, How to Get Away with Murder)

Ron McLarty ('69) — actor (Spenser for Hire, Law & Order), playwright, and novelist

Professional Development

Preparation for multiple career paths in theatre

Talent awards and employment opportunities available

Facilities

Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Four major theatre productions annually

Program Highlights

Training

Broad-based curriculum across all theatre disciplines

Flexibility to customize program of study to pursue specific interests in greater depth

Perform in three pre-professional troupes: Mainstage, Musical Theatre, and Growing Stage

Faculty with experience at Trinity Rep, Gamm Theatre, and American College Theatre Festival

Prominent guest artists regularly brought to campus

Notable Alumni

Viola Davis ('88) — EGOT-winning actor (The Help, Fences, How to Get Away with Murder)

Ron McLarty ('69) — actor (Spenser for Hire, Law & Order), playwright, and novelist

Professional Development

Preparation for multiple career paths in theatre

Talent awards and employment opportunities available

Facilities

Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Four major theatre productions annually

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$50

Deadline

Early ActionDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 15, 2027

First Year Student Admission · ric.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

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School Website

Theatre Ba · ric.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to RIC via Common App

Enrollment

Students not accepted into the theatre major may pursue other RIC programs

Fall enrollment only

Transfer Pathway

CCRI's Performing Arts Transfer, Theatre: General BA (RIC) JAA lets eligible students complete an associate degree and enter RIC with 60 credits and junior status for the General Theatre pathway.

Theatre General Ba Ric · catalog.ccri.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person audition on RIC campus at Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Audition details provided upon registration

You do not need to be admitted to RIC before auditioning

Recommended to complete your admissions application by your audition date

Contact

Wwilson@ric.edu | 401-456-9883

Department of Theatre and Dance, Roberts Hall 216

Scholarship Info

Talent Awards

Funding available through talent awards based on audition performance

Employment opportunities in backstage work, costume shop, and box office

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.14

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,709

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,268

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,789

Before aid

Average net price

$9,478

After aid

Full Time Undergraduate Cost Attendance · ric.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad-based curriculum across all theatre disciplines

Flexibility to customize program of study to pursue specific interests in greater depth

Perform in three pre-professional troupes: Mainstage, Musical Theatre, and Growing Stage

Faculty with experience at Trinity Rep, Gamm Theatre, and American College Theatre Festival

Prominent guest artists regularly brought to campus

Notable Alumni

Viola Davis ('88) — EGOT-winning actor (The Help, Fences, How to Get Away with Murder)

Ron McLarty ('69) — actor (Spenser for Hire, Law & Order), playwright, and novelist

Professional Development

Preparation for multiple career paths in theatre

Talent awards and employment opportunities available

Facilities

Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Four major theatre productions annually

Updated 3d ago

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