San Diego State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Virtual Only
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Comprehensive training in acting and theatre performance
•Hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre
•Cross-training opportunities across theatre, television, and film
•Musical theatre classes available by audition
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Part of SDSU's School of Theatre, Television, and Film
•Ample opportunities in both TV/film and theatre productions
STUDY ABROAD
•International Experience requirement — mandatory study abroad component
•Options include BADA, LAMDA, RADA, CSU Study Abroad, ISEP Exchange
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Acceptd AuditionDec 30, 2025
Acceptd Fee
$35Waiver
Contact aalita@sdsu.edu for fee assistance
Audition Requirements
Monologues
TWO MONOLOGUES, 60-90 sec each
•ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE from a published play or by a professional writer
•ONE CLASSICAL OR HEIGHTENED LANGUAGE MONOLOGUE from a published play or by a professional writer
-Heightened language includes Shakespeare, Molière, Marlowe, Middleton, Kyd, Aristophanes
-Also includes August Wilson, Tony Kushner, Suzan-Lori Parks, Mike Bartlett, contemporary adaptations of classical plays
MATERIAL SELECTION
•Active monologues recommended — real-time communication with an imaginary scene partner
•Avoid pieces that rely on extreme emotions
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
FRAMING
•Waist-up frame recommended for monologues
BACKGROUND
•Solid-colored walls ideal, any non-distracting background acceptable
LABELING
•Label each video: Title of Piece – Playwright – Your Name
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT (required)
•Upload via Acceptd
resume (required)
•Upload via Acceptd
SLATE VIDEO (required)
•State your name and optional pronouns
•Speak loudly and clearly directly at camera
•Maximum 10 seconds
•Separate video — do not slate individual performance pieces
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Two-step: Cal State Apply + Acceptd video submission
•Select Pre-Major as "Theatre Arts – Performance (662595)" on Cal State Apply
•Cal State Apply filing fee: $70 (non-refundable)
DUAL APPLICATION OPTION
•Can apply for BOTH BA Theatre Arts (Performance) and BA Musical Theatre via Acceptd Option #3
•Additional song requirements apply for dual application
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Students denied admission cannot reapply until the following academic year
•Students who wish to apply with a General Theatre Arts emphasis are not required to audition
What's The Process
VIDEO AUDITION
•Video-only audition — no live auditions offered at SDSU
•Acceptd application takes the place of a live audition
•Submit via Acceptd between October 1 – December 30
•Select "OPTION #1: BA Theatre Arts (Performance) only" on Acceptd
TIMELINE
•December 1 — Cal State Apply deadline
•December 30 — Acceptd audition deadline
•Mid-February — faculty recommendations to admissions
•Mid-March — admissions notifications
•May 1 — enrollment deadline
CONTACT
•Prof. Adrian Alita — aalita@sdsu.edu
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
78%
Grad Rate
33,654
Enrollment
$64,909
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,290
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,170
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,174
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$9,655
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,241
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,205
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,176
Family Income $110k+$24,913
