Texas A&M University
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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Focus on devised theatre and collective creation of original works
•Creating With Care philosophy rooted in consent, care, and intimacy coordination
•Holistic approach combining performance, design/production, and arts administration
TRAINING & OPPORTUNITIES
•Three areas of emphasis: Performance, Design & Production, and Arts Administration & Community Engagement
•Practice-based approach to all facets of theatre-making
•Annual co-curricular production season with hands-on experience
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•18 hours of general electives to customize the degree
•Related minors available: Devised Theatre, AI in the Arts
•Career preparation spanning theatre and allied fields
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadline
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
Freshman Fall Audition DeadlineMay 1, 2026
Transfer/Change-of-Major Fall Audition DeadlineJul 1, 2026
Auditions
TxETA TheatreFest (Arlington, TX)Oct 1, 2025
Texas Thespians (Corpus Christi, TX)Nov 14, 2025
Texas Thespians (Grapevine, TX)Nov 19, 2025
Day of Theatre at Texas A&MFeb 27, 2026
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?
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must be accepted to Texas A&M University, College Station campus
•Students must be accepted to both the university and the Theatre program
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
•Minimum 24 transferable hours, maximum 75
•2.75 GPR overall
•Spring admission: submit audition by Dec 1
•Fall admission: submit audition by July 1
CHANGE-OF-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
•2.75 GPA
•Completion of core math, science, and English/communications (3 hours each)
•Maximum 60 credit hours
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•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
Program info updated 18h ago
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Focus on devised theatre and collective creation of original works
•Creating With Care philosophy rooted in consent, care, and intimacy coordination
•Holistic approach combining performance, design/production, and arts administration
TRAINING & OPPORTUNITIES
•Three areas of emphasis: Performance, Design & Production, and Arts Administration & Community Engagement
•Practice-based approach to all facets of theatre-making
•Annual co-curricular production season with hands-on experience
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•18 hours of general electives to customize the degree
•Related minors available: Devised Theatre, AI in the Arts
•Career preparation spanning theatre and allied fields
Updated 18h ago
Academic School Information
3.66
Avg GPA (W)
57%
Admit Rate
84%
Grad Rate
59,615
Enrollment
$72,097
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,154
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,124
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,315
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,784
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,317
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,435
Family Income $75k - $110k$26,520
Family Income $110k+$30,660
