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Program snapshot
Admissions
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Study AbroadTraining
•Senior comprehensive requires writing and directing a one-act play for live performance
•Curriculum covers acting, stagecraft, play analysis, directing, theatre history, and design
•One required design course (Hair/Makeup, Scenic, or Costume Design)
Notable Alumni
•Adriana Trigiani '81, bestselling author and filmmaker
•Sheila Hanahan Taylor '91, film producer
Professional Development
•Theatre As a Profession course includes a fall break trip to NYC for backstage tours, design exhibits, and industry meetings
•Annual attendance at American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) with 40+ daily workshops
•European Summer Study Tour offered every other summer
Degree Flexibility
•Musical theatre minor available for students wanting to add singing, movement, and music training
•Fashion and Costume minor (13 credits) available for design-focused students
Visiting Artists
•Margaret Hill Endowed Visiting Artist Series brings renowned performers for master classes, lectures, and professional feedback
•Past visiting artists include Sigourney Weaver, Lily Tomlin, Glenn Close, Hal Prince, Dianne Wiest, Audra McDonald, and The Second City
Academic info
Snapshot
3.90
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
school-wide
73%
Grad Rate
1.5K
Enrollment
$59K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,292
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$53,230
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$16,760
$30-48k$18,152
$48-75k$21,014
$75-110k$23,680
$110k+$30,443
Program info updated 2h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Senior comprehensive requires writing and directing a one-act play for live performance
•Curriculum covers acting, stagecraft, play analysis, directing, theatre history, and design
•One required design course (Hair/Makeup, Scenic, or Costume Design)
Notable Alumni
•Adriana Trigiani '81, bestselling author and filmmaker
•Sheila Hanahan Taylor '91, film producer
Professional Development
•Theatre As a Profession course includes a fall break trip to NYC for backstage tours, design exhibits, and industry meetings
•Annual attendance at American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) with 40+ daily workshops
•European Summer Study Tour offered every other summer
Degree Flexibility
•Musical theatre minor available for students wanting to add singing, movement, and music training
•Fashion and Costume minor (13 credits) available for design-focused students
Visiting Artists
•Margaret Hill Endowed Visiting Artist Series brings renowned performers for master classes, lectures, and professional feedback
•Past visiting artists include Sigourney Weaver, Lily Tomlin, Glenn Close, Hal Prince, Dianne Wiest, Audra McDonald, and The Second City
Training
•Senior comprehensive requires writing and directing a one-act play for live performance
•Curriculum covers acting, stagecraft, play analysis, directing, theatre history, and design
•One required design course (Hair/Makeup, Scenic, or Costume Design)
Notable Alumni
•Adriana Trigiani '81, bestselling author and filmmaker
•Sheila Hanahan Taylor '91, film producer
Professional Development
•Theatre As a Profession course includes a fall break trip to NYC for backstage tours, design exhibits, and industry meetings
•Annual attendance at American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) with 40+ daily workshops
•European Summer Study Tour offered every other summer
Degree Flexibility
•Musical theatre minor available for students wanting to add singing, movement, and music training
•Fashion and Costume minor (13 credits) available for design-focused students
Visiting Artists
•Margaret Hill Endowed Visiting Artist Series brings renowned performers for master classes, lectures, and professional feedback
•Past visiting artists include Sigourney Weaver, Lily Tomlin, Glenn Close, Hal Prince, Dianne Wiest, Audra McDonald, and The Second City
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