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BFA Theatre

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BFA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BFA Dance

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BA Dance

Dance

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BA Dance

Movement Arts

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Training

•Professional-level training in theatre production within a liberal arts setting

•Individualized course selection crafted with faculty mentors

•Specialized areas: scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design

•Scene Shop, Costume Shop, and Running Crew Practicum plus Portfolio Techniques

Notable Alumni

•Bryan Batt (BA ’85) — Broadway: Cats, Starlight Express, Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard; TV: Mad Men

•Finn Carter — film: Tremors (1990); TV: As the World Turns

Professional Development

•Production roles on 3-4 mainstage shows and 2 dance concerts per year

•Summer Lyric Theatre (59 seasons) and New Orleans Shakespeare Festival offer professional-level production work

•MFA in Design and MFA in Technical Production available for graduate study

Degree Flexibility

•BFA demands significantly more intensive coursework than the BA Design track

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

14%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

7.8K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,136

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$96,254

Before aid

Average Net Price

$39,949

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Professional-level training in theatre production within a liberal arts setting

•Individualized course selection crafted with faculty mentors

•Specialized areas: scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design

•Scene Shop, Costume Shop, and Running Crew Practicum plus Portfolio Techniques

Notable Alumni

•Bryan Batt (BA ’85) — Broadway: Cats, Starlight Express, Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard; TV: Mad Men

•Finn Carter — film: Tremors (1990); TV: As the World Turns

Professional Development

•Production roles on 3-4 mainstage shows and 2 dance concerts per year

•Summer Lyric Theatre (59 seasons) and New Orleans Shakespeare Festival offer professional-level production work

•MFA in Design and MFA in Technical Production available for graduate study

Degree Flexibility

•BFA demands significantly more intensive coursework than the BA Design track

Program Highlights

Training

•Professional-level training in theatre production within a liberal arts setting

•Individualized course selection crafted with faculty mentors

•Specialized areas: scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design

•Scene Shop, Costume Shop, and Running Crew Practicum plus Portfolio Techniques

Notable Alumni

•Bryan Batt (BA ’85) — Broadway: Cats, Starlight Express, Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard; TV: Mad Men

•Finn Carter — film: Tremors (1990); TV: As the World Turns

Professional Development

•Production roles on 3-4 mainstage shows and 2 dance concerts per year

•Summer Lyric Theatre (59 seasons) and New Orleans Shakespeare Festival offer professional-level production work

•MFA in Design and MFA in Technical Production available for graduate study

Degree Flexibility

•BFA demands significantly more intensive coursework than the BA Design track

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Portfolio Deadline (Scholarship Consideration)Dec 5, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Optional Design Portfolio (for University Admission)

•Upload up to 10 pieces via Green Wave Portal

•One-page theatrical resume

•May include production photos, renderings, sketches, technical drawings, shift plots, models, or visual artwork demonstrating creativity and craft

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Tulane via Common App for freshman admission

•BFA Design admission is internal — apply during sophomore year

•Contact the Design Program faculty for application details

•Submit design portfolio via Green Wave Portal for university admission

•Upload prior to December 5 for Theatre and Dance Award consideration

Admission Pathway

•Students apply to the BFA at the end of sophomore year — selective admission

•Students typically begin in BA Theatre (Design/Technology track)

•Transition to BFA at end of sophomore year with advisor approval

Transfer Pathway

BFA Theatre Design is an internal sophomore-year pathway rather than a direct first-year entry route. Transfer students should first complete Tulane transfer admission, then plan early with Theatre and Dance faculty for the Design Program application.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•BFA in Design is not available to incoming freshmen

•Students apply to the BFA program during their sophomore year

•Submit application to the Head of the Design Program

•Theatre and Dance Award consideration for incoming students requires a portfolio through the Green Wave Portal by the posted deadline

•Early decision to pursue BFA Design is encouraged due to program demands

Scholarship Info

Theatre and Dance Award

•$10,000 per year merit-based award

•Must apply Early Decision or Early Action

•Must designate Theatre/Dance as first or second major on Common App

•Submit portfolio via Green Wave Portal prior to December 5

•Winners notified in March

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

14%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

7.8K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,136

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$96,254

Before aid

Average Net Price

$39,949

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Professional-level training in theatre production within a liberal arts setting

•Individualized course selection crafted with faculty mentors

•Specialized areas: scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design

•Scene Shop, Costume Shop, and Running Crew Practicum plus Portfolio Techniques

Notable Alumni

•Bryan Batt (BA ’85) — Broadway: Cats, Starlight Express, Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard; TV: Mad Men

•Finn Carter — film: Tremors (1990); TV: As the World Turns

Professional Development

•Production roles on 3-4 mainstage shows and 2 dance concerts per year

•Summer Lyric Theatre (59 seasons) and New Orleans Shakespeare Festival offer professional-level production work

•MFA in Design and MFA in Technical Production available for graduate study

Degree Flexibility

•BFA demands significantly more intensive coursework than the BA Design track

Updated 3d ago