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Roanoke College

Salem, VA

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Program

BA Theatre

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Study Abroad

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

•Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) nominations

•Citizen Artist Award from KCACTF for production of "Mac Beth"

•Students advance to compete nationally at American College Theater Festival

Training

•Theatre Roanoke College (TRC) produces three mainstage shows per year, from classics to contemporary musicals

•Students work both onstage and backstage starting freshman year

•Three curricular areas: Performance, Production & Design, and History & Literature

•Roanoke houses the Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor fraternity, recognizing students for their dedication to TRC

•Artists-in-residence include Doug Berky, Louis Colaianni, The New Yorkers, American Shakespeare Center, and The Living Theatre

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities with professional theatres including Barter Theatre

•Graduates work as actors, stage managers, directors, costumers, and production managers

•Alumni pursue graduate studies at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, and others

Study Abroad

•May Term travel course: Contemporary British Theatre (London)

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,628

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$56,974

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,503

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) nominations

•Citizen Artist Award from KCACTF for production of "Mac Beth"

•Students advance to compete nationally at American College Theater Festival

Training

•Theatre Roanoke College (TRC) produces three mainstage shows per year, from classics to contemporary musicals

•Students work both onstage and backstage starting freshman year

•Three curricular areas: Performance, Production & Design, and History & Literature

•Roanoke houses the Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor fraternity, recognizing students for their dedication to TRC

•Artists-in-residence include Doug Berky, Louis Colaianni, The New Yorkers, American Shakespeare Center, and The Living Theatre

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities with professional theatres including Barter Theatre

•Graduates work as actors, stage managers, directors, costumers, and production managers

•Alumni pursue graduate studies at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, and others

Study Abroad

•May Term travel course: Contemporary British Theatre (London)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) nominations

•Citizen Artist Award from KCACTF for production of "Mac Beth"

•Students advance to compete nationally at American College Theater Festival

Training

•Theatre Roanoke College (TRC) produces three mainstage shows per year, from classics to contemporary musicals

•Students work both onstage and backstage starting freshman year

•Three curricular areas: Performance, Production & Design, and History & Literature

•Roanoke houses the Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor fraternity, recognizing students for their dedication to TRC

•Artists-in-residence include Doug Berky, Louis Colaianni, The New Yorkers, American Shakespeare Center, and The Living Theatre

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities with professional theatres including Barter Theatre

•Graduates work as actors, stage managers, directors, costumers, and production managers

•Alumni pursue graduate studies at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, and others

Study Abroad

•May Term travel course: Contemporary British Theatre (London)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early Decision (binding)Nov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 15, 2027

How To Apply · roanoke.edu

Scholarship Interview and Portfolio Requirements

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

Resume (Theatre Scholarship)

•One-page resume listing plays worked on and role/capacity

Statement (Theatre Scholarship)

•250-word statement addressing motives for making theatre and goals for theatre at Roanoke College

Portfolio (Theatre Scholarship)

•Submit 4-6 images of headshots, production photos, or work demonstrating range of technical skills, in 4x6 jpeg format at approximately 300 dpi

•Label each image with play title, place of performance, and date of creation

Theatre · roanoke.eduVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Admission

•Apply via Common App or the Roanoke College website

•No separate program application required

•Free to apply (no application fee)

Program Structure

•Located in the School of Communication, Culture, and the Arts

•Theatre Arts Education sequence available for students pursuing teacher licensure (through the Education major)

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission to the BA Theatre program is through the university admissions process

•No audition, portfolio, or interview required for program entry

•Contact Dr. Nelson Barre at barre@roanoke.edu for program inquiries

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarship

•Merit award up to $2,500 per year for students interested in theatre, renewable annually pending review by the theatre arts faculty

•Application requires a one-page resume listing plays worked on and role, a 250-word statement on theatre goals, and 4-6 images of headshots or production photos

•Personal interview with a theatre faculty member required (video interview available for applicants unable to attend in person)

•Application typically due by March 15

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,628

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$56,974

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,503

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) nominations

•Citizen Artist Award from KCACTF for production of "Mac Beth"

•Students advance to compete nationally at American College Theater Festival

Training

•Theatre Roanoke College (TRC) produces three mainstage shows per year, from classics to contemporary musicals

•Students work both onstage and backstage starting freshman year

•Three curricular areas: Performance, Production & Design, and History & Literature

•Roanoke houses the Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor fraternity, recognizing students for their dedication to TRC

•Artists-in-residence include Doug Berky, Louis Colaianni, The New Yorkers, American Shakespeare Center, and The Living Theatre

Professional Development

•Internship opportunities with professional theatres including Barter Theatre

•Graduates work as actors, stage managers, directors, costumers, and production managers

•Alumni pursue graduate studies at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, and others

Study Abroad

•May Term travel course: Contemporary British Theatre (London)

Updated 2d ago