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Training & Curriculum

•Flexible BA combining intensive performance and production within a strong liberal arts environment

•Core courses in acting, directing, design, theatre history, literature, and criticism

•15 hours of elective concentration coursework in performance, design/technology, or playwriting

Production Opportunities

•Six semesters of required Performance and Production credits

•Active production season with mainstage and studio shows

Career Preparation

•Internship placements at Tony Award-winning theatres including Goodman, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth

•Graduates working in professional theatres in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington

School Info

Snapshot

4.17

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

10.1K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,448

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,512

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,552

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,265

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 30, 7:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Curriculum

•Flexible BA combining intensive performance and production within a strong liberal arts environment

•Core courses in acting, directing, design, theatre history, literature, and criticism

•15 hours of elective concentration coursework in performance, design/technology, or playwriting

Production Opportunities

•Six semesters of required Performance and Production credits

•Active production season with mainstage and studio shows

Career Preparation

•Internship placements at Tony Award-winning theatres including Goodman, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth

•Graduates working in professional theatres in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington

Program Highlights

Training & Curriculum

•Flexible BA combining intensive performance and production within a strong liberal arts environment

•Core courses in acting, directing, design, theatre history, literature, and criticism

•15 hours of elective concentration coursework in performance, design/technology, or playwriting

Production Opportunities

•Six semesters of required Performance and Production credits

•Active production season with mainstage and studio shows

Career Preparation

•Internship placements at Tony Award-winning theatres including Goodman, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth

•Graduates working in professional theatres in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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$30

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

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Enrollment

•Fall and spring enrollment available

•120 credit hours to graduate

•Required foreign language (two years) and a minor

Contact

•Department of Theatre: (423) 425-4374

•Email: theatreinfo@utc.edu

•Fine Arts Center, Room 330

Transfer Pathway

UTC publishes AA and AS Theatre Arts to BA Theatre Tennessee Transfer Pathways. The Theatre scholarship page also notes that associate-degree transfers should be able to finish the BA with two additional years when following a UTC Theatre advisor's plan.

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What's The Process

Admission

•No audition required — admission via standard university application

•Apply through Common App or UTC direct application at utc.edu/apply

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

•Awards based on merit and need

•Must be an active theatre major participating in performance and production

•Application: brief letter, two recommendation letters, and theatre resume

•Deadlines: November 1 (spring) / April 1 (fall)

•Email materials to theatreinfo@utc.edu

School Info

Snapshot

4.17

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

50%

Grad Rate

10.1K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,448

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,512

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,552

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,265

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training & Curriculum

•Flexible BA combining intensive performance and production within a strong liberal arts environment

•Core courses in acting, directing, design, theatre history, literature, and criticism

•15 hours of elective concentration coursework in performance, design/technology, or playwriting

Production Opportunities

•Six semesters of required Performance and Production credits

•Active production season with mainstage and studio shows

Career Preparation

•Internship placements at Tony Award-winning theatres including Goodman, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth

•Graduates working in professional theatres in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington

Updated Jun 30, 7:39 PM

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