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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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BA Performing Arts

Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

The 37-credit track requires Acting I, Theatre Technology and Design, Performance Lab, Advanced Theatre Production, Directing and a Senior Project

Faculty have extensive professional experience, from commercial musical theatre to award-winning experimental performance

Performance & Productions

The faculty-directed season runs from musicals to Shakespeare to cutting-edge contemporary work, in the Murchison Lane proscenium theatre and the smaller Studio Theatre

Student-directed work and visiting professional theatre and dance augment the season, and seniors often direct shows of their own

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to theatre conferences like SETC and USITT help students make career-starting connections

Study Abroad

Faculty-led learning experiences in London, New York City, and other destinations are part of the curriculum

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.88

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

443

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$29,310

Before aid

Average net price

$17,758

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sbc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

The 37-credit track requires Acting I, Theatre Technology and Design, Performance Lab, Advanced Theatre Production, Directing and a Senior Project

Faculty have extensive professional experience, from commercial musical theatre to award-winning experimental performance

Performance & Productions

The faculty-directed season runs from musicals to Shakespeare to cutting-edge contemporary work, in the Murchison Lane proscenium theatre and the smaller Studio Theatre

Student-directed work and visiting professional theatre and dance augment the season, and seniors often direct shows of their own

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to theatre conferences like SETC and USITT help students make career-starting connections

Study Abroad

Faculty-led learning experiences in London, New York City, and other destinations are part of the curriculum

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

The 37-credit track requires Acting I, Theatre Technology and Design, Performance Lab, Advanced Theatre Production, Directing and a Senior Project

Faculty have extensive professional experience, from commercial musical theatre to award-winning experimental performance

Performance & Productions

The faculty-directed season runs from musicals to Shakespeare to cutting-edge contemporary work, in the Murchison Lane proscenium theatre and the smaller Studio Theatre

Student-directed work and visiting professional theatre and dance augment the season, and seniors often direct shows of their own

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to theatre conferences like SETC and USITT help students make career-starting connections

Study Abroad

Faculty-led learning experiences in London, New York City, and other destinations are part of the curriculum

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Fall 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fall 2027 Early Decision Application OpensJul 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Admission Application OpensAug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Early Decision DeadlineNov 1, 2026

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Scholarship Audition and Portfolio 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 portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Monologues

Scholarship Performance Option

Submit one 1–3 minute monologue video

Additional Materials

Essay (Required)

Submit a one-page essay describing how the scholarship would support your theatrical skills and education

Creative Sample (Playwriting Applicants)

Submit a 5–10 page writing sample in the form of a play

Resume (Technical Theatre Applicants)

Submit a one-page resume describing your experience

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Applicants must first be admitted to Sweet Briar College

Use the Theatre Scholarship form for the published Fall 2026 opportunity

Transfer Pathway

Virginia community-college graduates with a transfer-oriented degree and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA receive guaranteed admission

A qualifying transfer degree waives the Leadership Core, allowing students to begin remaining BA Performing Arts requirements

Transfer · sbc.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Performance, playwriting, or technical-theatre materials are for the optional Theatre Scholarship, not admission to the BA Performing Arts major

Scholarship Info

$1,500 award renewable for four years

Students of any major may apply to all three performing-arts areas but may accept only one award

The current scholarship form is for Fall 2026 and requires college admission first

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.88

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

443

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$29,310

Before aid

Average net price

$17,758

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sbc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Interdisciplinary training includes acting, directing, design, and production-building work

The 37-credit track requires Acting I, Theatre Technology and Design, Performance Lab, Advanced Theatre Production, Directing and a Senior Project

Faculty have extensive professional experience, from commercial musical theatre to award-winning experimental performance

Performance & Productions

The faculty-directed season runs from musicals to Shakespeare to cutting-edge contemporary work, in the Murchison Lane proscenium theatre and the smaller Studio Theatre

Student-directed work and visiting professional theatre and dance augment the season, and seniors often direct shows of their own

Professional Development

Faculty-led trips to theatre conferences like SETC and USITT help students make career-starting connections

Study Abroad

Faculty-led learning experiences in London, New York City, and other destinations are part of the curriculum

Updated 3d ago