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South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA/BS Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Performance & Productions

•Four major musicals or plays, two dance concerts, and student-led opportunities annually

•Part of State University Theatre and Prairie Repertory Theatre

•Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center: 1,000-seat Larson Memorial Concert Hall and 225-seat Founders Recital Hall

Professional Development

•Graduates working at Disney, Universal Studios, and Royal Caribbean

•Broadway credits include Wicked, Six, and Chicago

•National productions including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

•National Broadway Tours: Cats, Once, Bullets Over Broadway, Dirty Dancing the Musical, A Bronx Tale, and Finding Neverland

•Las Vegas: Le Reve at the Wynn

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree allows easy double-major

•Available as both B.A. and B.S.

•Complementary minors in Dance, Music, Film Studies, and Performing Arts Administration

•Alpha Psi Omega (theatre honor society)

Academic info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

9.2K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,841

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$9,299

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,809

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$14,266

$30-48k$15,248

$48-75k$18,073

$75-110k$20,706

$110k+$21,886

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Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Performance & Productions

•Four major musicals or plays, two dance concerts, and student-led opportunities annually

•Part of State University Theatre and Prairie Repertory Theatre

•Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center: 1,000-seat Larson Memorial Concert Hall and 225-seat Founders Recital Hall

Professional Development

•Graduates working at Disney, Universal Studios, and Royal Caribbean

•Broadway credits include Wicked, Six, and Chicago

•National productions including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

•National Broadway Tours: Cats, Once, Bullets Over Broadway, Dirty Dancing the Musical, A Bronx Tale, and Finding Neverland

•Las Vegas: Le Reve at the Wynn

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree allows easy double-major

•Available as both B.A. and B.S.

•Complementary minors in Dance, Music, Film Studies, and Performing Arts Administration

•Alpha Psi Omega (theatre honor society)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Performance & Productions

•Four major musicals or plays, two dance concerts, and student-led opportunities annually

•Part of State University Theatre and Prairie Repertory Theatre

•Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center: 1,000-seat Larson Memorial Concert Hall and 225-seat Founders Recital Hall

Professional Development

•Graduates working at Disney, Universal Studios, and Royal Caribbean

•Broadway credits include Wicked, Six, and Chicago

•National productions including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

•National Broadway Tours: Cats, Once, Bullets Over Broadway, Dirty Dancing the Musical, A Bronx Tale, and Finding Neverland

•Las Vegas: Le Reve at the Wynn

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree allows easy double-major

•Available as both B.A. and B.S.

•Complementary minors in Dance, Music, Film Studies, and Performing Arts Administration

•Alpha Psi Omega (theatre honor society)

Key Info

University AppApplication

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School Website

Fee

$21Waiver

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

In-Person Scholarship Auditions (Brookings Campus)Feb 21, 2026

Recorded Submission Deadline (5 PM)Feb 24, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

OPTIONAL SONG (if choosing monologue + song option)

•Prepare one song for the performance scholarship audition

•Bring own sheet music with beginning, end, and cuts clearly marked

•Accompanist provided on-site for in-person auditions

Monologues

PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION, 2 min total

•Option 1: Two contrasting monologues (one serious, one comic)

•Option 2: One monologue and one song

Dance

Dance Scholarship Audition

•One-hour modern/contemporary master class

•One- to two-minute prepared solo in ballet or modern/contemporary style

Additional Materials

Personal Statement

•Required; prepared personal statement document

Resume

•Required; performance and/or technical experience

References

•Required; provide references as part of the scholarship application

Portfolio

•Design/technology scholarship applicants

•Samples of work: pictures, drawings, paperwork, etc.

Sheet Music

•Performance scholarship only, if singing

•Bring own sheet music with beginning, end, and cuts clearly marked

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to SDSU via the university application portal

•No separate audition portal required

•Complete the scholarship application form on the SDSU website

•Gather audition materials, references, education info, resume, and personal statement

Eligibility

•Scholarships available to any SDSU student participating in theatre and dance

•Open to incoming and returning students

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for program admission

•Optional scholarship auditions in three areas: performance, design/technology, and dance

•In-person auditions or recorded submissions accepted

Contact

•Jim Wood, william.wood@sdstate.edu, 605-688-4559

Scholarship Info

•Over $55,000 awarded annually to incoming and returning students

•Available for performance, design/technology, and dance

•Open to any SDSU student participating in theatre and dance

Academic info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

9.2K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,841

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$9,299

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,809

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$14,266

$30-48k$15,248

$48-75k$18,073

$75-110k$20,706

$110k+$21,886

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Performance & Productions

•Four major musicals or plays, two dance concerts, and student-led opportunities annually

•Part of State University Theatre and Prairie Repertory Theatre

•Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center: 1,000-seat Larson Memorial Concert Hall and 225-seat Founders Recital Hall

Professional Development

•Graduates working at Disney, Universal Studios, and Royal Caribbean

•Broadway credits include Wicked, Six, and Chicago

•National productions including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

•National Broadway Tours: Cats, Once, Bullets Over Broadway, Dirty Dancing the Musical, A Bronx Tale, and Finding Neverland

•Las Vegas: Le Reve at the Wynn

Degree Flexibility

•Liberal arts degree allows easy double-major

•Available as both B.A. and B.S.

•Complementary minors in Dance, Music, Film Studies, and Performing Arts Administration

•Alpha Psi Omega (theatre honor society)

Updated 5d ago

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