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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Focus on devised theatre and the collective creation of original works

Creating With Care philosophy rooted in consent, care, and intimacy coordination

Practice-based training spans performance, design and production, arts administration, entrepreneurship, civic dramaturgy, and community engagement

Students build broad theatre-making skills while focusing on Performance, Design & Production, or Arts Administration & Community Engagement

Performance & Productions

The collaborative production model prepares students to devise, plan, design, prepare, and mount new theatrical works

Training across multiple production roles helps performers understand stage management, design, administration, and the business of their craft

Degree Flexibility

Eighteen hours of general electives let students diversify their studies

Related minors include Devised Theatre and AI in the Arts

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

84%

Enrollment

59.6K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,154

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$40,124

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,180

Before aid

Average net price

$21,315

After aid

Tuition Fees Financial Information · catalog.tamu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 17, 2:03 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Focus on devised theatre and the collective creation of original works

Creating With Care philosophy rooted in consent, care, and intimacy coordination

Practice-based training spans performance, design and production, arts administration, entrepreneurship, civic dramaturgy, and community engagement

Students build broad theatre-making skills while focusing on Performance, Design & Production, or Arts Administration & Community Engagement

Performance & Productions

The collaborative production model prepares students to devise, plan, design, prepare, and mount new theatrical works

Training across multiple production roles helps performers understand stage management, design, administration, and the business of their craft

Degree Flexibility

Eighteen hours of general electives let students diversify their studies

Related minors include Devised Theatre and AI in the Arts

Program Highlights

Training

Focus on devised theatre and the collective creation of original works

Creating With Care philosophy rooted in consent, care, and intimacy coordination

Practice-based training spans performance, design and production, arts administration, entrepreneurship, civic dramaturgy, and community engagement

Students build broad theatre-making skills while focusing on Performance, Design & Production, or Arts Administration & Community Engagement

Performance & Productions

The collaborative production model prepares students to devise, plan, design, prepare, and mount new theatrical works

Training across multiple production roles helps performers understand stage management, design, administration, and the business of their craft

Degree Flexibility

Eighteen hours of general electives let students diversify their studies

Related minors include Devised Theatre and AI in the Arts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$75

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

College Station freshman application deadlineDec 1, 2026

College Station required documents deadlineDec 15, 2026

Index · admissions.tamu.edu

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Acceptd

Deadline

Freshman Acceptd Audition DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Transfer and Change-of-Major Acceptd Audition DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Portfolio Presentation (Required, 2-5 Min)

May include examples of performance, devising, technical work, design projects, playwriting, directing, and/or stage management materials

Interview Response (Required)

Oral response (in-person or video) or written response to three questions:

Why are you interested in a theatre program that focuses on creating original works and devised theatre methods?

How have you collaborated with classmates who had different strengths, experiences or viewpoints than yours?

What are your creative and professional goals and how do they connect with what the program offers?

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must be accepted to Texas A&M University, College Station campus

Minimum 24 transferable hours, maximum 75

2.75 GPR overall

Spring admission: submit audition by Dec 1

Fall admission: submit audition by July 1

Freshmen

Must be accepted to Texas A&M University, College Station campus

Submit audition by May 1 for fall admission

Change of Major

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Completion of core math, science, and English/communications (3 hours each)

Maximum 60 credit hours

Spring admission: submit audition by Dec 1

Fall admission: submit audition by July 1

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Portfolio presentation (2-5 min) plus oral or written response to three questions

In-person auditions available at regional events and on campus

Digital auditions accepted via Acceptd

Notification of results within approximately two weeks (digital may take longer)

Contact

Recruiter: Grae Robinson — graerobinson@tamu.edu

Program Director: Professor Rayna Dexter — rdexter@tamu.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

84%

Enrollment

59.6K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,154

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$40,124

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,180

Before aid

Average net price

$21,315

After aid

Tuition Fees Financial Information · catalog.tamu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Focus on devised theatre and the collective creation of original works

Creating With Care philosophy rooted in consent, care, and intimacy coordination

Practice-based training spans performance, design and production, arts administration, entrepreneurship, civic dramaturgy, and community engagement

Students build broad theatre-making skills while focusing on Performance, Design & Production, or Arts Administration & Community Engagement

Performance & Productions

The collaborative production model prepares students to devise, plan, design, prepare, and mount new theatrical works

Training across multiple production roles helps performers understand stage management, design, administration, and the business of their craft

Degree Flexibility

Eighteen hours of general electives let students diversify their studies

Related minors include Devised Theatre and AI in the Arts

Updated Sep 17, 2:03 PM

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