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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Academia/Scholarship emphasis includes Directing, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Period Styles, Acting, and related study

Track prepares students for graduate study in theatre or related fields

Coursework emphasizes theatre history, dramatic literature, scholarship, and performance context

Degree Flexibility

BA curriculum allows students to double major or minor in complementary fields such as Art, English, or Psychology

All Shorter students may audition for mainstage productions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$25,216

Before aid

Average net price

$16,646

After aid

Tuition And Fees · shorter.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Academia/Scholarship emphasis includes Directing, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Period Styles, Acting, and related study

Track prepares students for graduate study in theatre or related fields

Coursework emphasizes theatre history, dramatic literature, scholarship, and performance context

Degree Flexibility

BA curriculum allows students to double major or minor in complementary fields such as Art, English, or Psychology

All Shorter students may audition for mainstage productions

Program Highlights

Training

Academia/Scholarship emphasis includes Directing, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Period Styles, Acting, and related study

Track prepares students for graduate study in theatre or related fields

Coursework emphasizes theatre history, dramatic literature, scholarship, and performance context

Degree Flexibility

BA curriculum allows students to double major or minor in complementary fields such as Art, English, or Psychology

All Shorter students may audition for mainstage productions

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.shorter.edu

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Scholarship Audition and Interview 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 and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Resume (Required for Scholarship Review)

Include theatre experience to date

May include performance, design/technology, dramaturgy/scholarship, theatre management, front-of-house, or related experience

Responsepage · forms.office.com

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply through the Shorter University application portal at apply.shorter.edu

BA admission itself does not require a separate theatre audition

Theatre scholarship audition/interview application is available through the department's Microsoft Forms link

Timing

Rolling university admissions; no application fee listed by Shorter

Scholarship audition/interview materials must be received at least two weeks before the scheduled audition/interview

What's The Process

Admission Process

Admission to the BA Theatre program is through university acceptance; no separate audition is required for program admission

Scholarship/Optional Review

BA applicants requesting theatre scholarship consideration use Shorter's Theatre and Musical Theatre audition form

A monologue is requested but not required for BA applicants

Audition/interview times are scheduled first-come after receipt of the completed audition application

On-site auditions are preferred; video submissions are acceptable

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Theatre scholarships are available for majors through the Department of Theatre

Scholarship audition/interview applicants use the Theatre and Musical Theatre audition application

BA applicants may request Theatre (BA) on the form; a monologue is requested but not required

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$25,216

Before aid

Average net price

$16,646

After aid

Tuition And Fees · shorter.edu College Scorecard

Training

Academia/Scholarship emphasis includes Directing, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Period Styles, Acting, and related study

Track prepares students for graduate study in theatre or related fields

Coursework emphasizes theatre history, dramatic literature, scholarship, and performance context

Degree Flexibility

BA curriculum allows students to double major or minor in complementary fields such as Art, English, or Psychology

All Shorter students may audition for mainstage productions

Updated 4d ago