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BA Theatre

Acting/Directing

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Department of Theatre & Dance recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)

Housed in the School of Arts, Media & Communication at TAMU-CC

Training

Acting/Directing track led by faculty with conservatory credentials: Marco Muñoz (MFA Acting, Penn State) and Meredith Melville (MFA Directing, University of Memphis)

Curriculum prepares students for professional careers, graduate study, or Texas teacher certification in theatre

Performance & Productions

Full mainstage season staged in the Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts

Islander Improv / Breakers Improv Ensemble competes annually in the College Improv Tournament (CIT) Southwest Regional and hosts Friday Night Freebie shows

Notable Alumni

Antoinette Robinson ('09) — Rolanda Hooch on Broadway and Hermione Granger (Toronto) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Alex Moore ('07) — anime voice actor; Flare Corona in Fairy Tail

Bailey Roberts ('23) — feature film 12 Mighty Orphans

Facilities

Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts, alongside the campus Performing Arts Center on the 6300 Ocean Drive bayfront campus

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,031

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,469

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,486

Before aid

Average net price

$15,225

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · tamucc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 4, 11:34 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Department of Theatre & Dance recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)

Housed in the School of Arts, Media & Communication at TAMU-CC

Training

Acting/Directing track led by faculty with conservatory credentials: Marco Muñoz (MFA Acting, Penn State) and Meredith Melville (MFA Directing, University of Memphis)

Curriculum prepares students for professional careers, graduate study, or Texas teacher certification in theatre

Performance & Productions

Full mainstage season staged in the Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts

Islander Improv / Breakers Improv Ensemble competes annually in the College Improv Tournament (CIT) Southwest Regional and hosts Friday Night Freebie shows

Notable Alumni

Antoinette Robinson ('09) — Rolanda Hooch on Broadway and Hermione Granger (Toronto) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Alex Moore ('07) — anime voice actor; Flare Corona in Fairy Tail

Bailey Roberts ('23) — feature film 12 Mighty Orphans

Facilities

Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts, alongside the campus Performing Arts Center on the 6300 Ocean Drive bayfront campus

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Department of Theatre & Dance recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)

Housed in the School of Arts, Media & Communication at TAMU-CC

Training

Acting/Directing track led by faculty with conservatory credentials: Marco Muñoz (MFA Acting, Penn State) and Meredith Melville (MFA Directing, University of Memphis)

Curriculum prepares students for professional careers, graduate study, or Texas teacher certification in theatre

Performance & Productions

Full mainstage season staged in the Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts

Islander Improv / Breakers Improv Ensemble competes annually in the College Improv Tournament (CIT) Southwest Regional and hosts Friday Night Freebie shows

Notable Alumni

Antoinette Robinson ('09) — Rolanda Hooch on Broadway and Hermione Granger (Toronto) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Alex Moore ('07) — anime voice actor; Flare Corona in Fairy Tail

Bailey Roberts ('23) — feature film 12 Mighty Orphans

Facilities

Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts, alongside the campus Performing Arts Center on the 6300 Ocean Drive bayfront campus

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

U.S. undergraduate application Fee

$40

International undergraduate application Fee

$75

Deadline

International Fall application late-fee dateJun 1, 2027

U.S. Fall application late-fee dateJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First-year applicants

Freshman scholarship priority deadlineOct 1, 2026

Freshman scholarship final deadlineFeb 1, 2027

International freshman scholarship deadlineMay 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Transfer Fall application late-fee dateJul 1, 2027

First Time Freshmen · tamucc.edu International Freshmen · tamucc.edu How To Apply · tamucc.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Priority auditionMar 15, 2027

Index · tamucc.edu

Audition Requirements

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting monologues, 2 min combined maximum

Select pieces that contrast in tone and style

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Include previous theatre experience

Index · tamucc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Contact Kevin Loeffler at kevin.loeffler@tamucc.edu to schedule

Preference given to auditions completed before March 15

Eligibility

Fall enrollment — apply through Apply Texas

Students not accepted as majors may declare a Minor in Theatre

Transfer Pathway

Incoming transfer students may complete the theatre audition before Islander Launch or schedule it immediately before classes begin.

Theatre Ba · catalog.tamucc.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

On-campus at TAMUCC, Corpus Christi

TETA Convention

State Thespian Festivals

Greater Houston, San Antonio, and Rio Grande Valley regional auditions

Audition Expectations

In-person audition preferred

Video auditions accepted — submit link before March 15

Schedule by emailing kevin.loeffler@tamucc.edu

Decisions

Notification within one week of audition via letter or email

Students not accepted may declare a Minor in Theatre and re-audition the following year

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Talent-based awards for theatre majors and minors

Range from $1,000 to $3,000 per academic year

Awarded by annual audition/interview and/or portfolio review

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,031

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$24,469

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,486

Before aid

Average net price

$15,225

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · tamucc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Department of Theatre & Dance recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)

Housed in the School of Arts, Media & Communication at TAMU-CC

Training

Acting/Directing track led by faculty with conservatory credentials: Marco Muñoz (MFA Acting, Penn State) and Meredith Melville (MFA Directing, University of Memphis)

Curriculum prepares students for professional careers, graduate study, or Texas teacher certification in theatre

Performance & Productions

Full mainstage season staged in the Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts

Islander Improv / Breakers Improv Ensemble competes annually in the College Improv Tournament (CIT) Southwest Regional and hosts Friday Night Freebie shows

Notable Alumni

Antoinette Robinson ('09) — Rolanda Hooch on Broadway and Hermione Granger (Toronto) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Alex Moore ('07) — anime voice actor; Flare Corona in Fairy Tail

Bailey Roberts ('23) — feature film 12 Mighty Orphans

Facilities

Warren and Wilson Theatres at the Center for the Arts, alongside the campus Performing Arts Center on the 6300 Ocean Drive bayfront campus

Updated Aug 4, 11:34 PM