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BFA Theatre

Performance & Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Entrepreneurial BFA degree plan particularly suited to acting transfer students and students exploring directing, playwriting, or stage management alongside performance

Cross-disciplinary training in collaborative theatre-making

Three specialized tracks: Performance, Directing, and Dramatic Writing/Playmaking

18-24 hours of theatre electives allow customization of degree path

Notable Alumni

Dannie McCallum — BFA Performance & Production '16; TV: Marvel's Echo (Disney+)

Emily Absher — TV: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon)

Irving Dyson Jr — San Francisco Curran Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Professional Development

Student-run Jeremy Torres Lab Theatre production company for innovative work

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

36.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,240

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,080

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,880

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · admissions.txst.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Entrepreneurial BFA degree plan particularly suited to acting transfer students and students exploring directing, playwriting, or stage management alongside performance

Cross-disciplinary training in collaborative theatre-making

Three specialized tracks: Performance, Directing, and Dramatic Writing/Playmaking

18-24 hours of theatre electives allow customization of degree path

Notable Alumni

Dannie McCallum — BFA Performance & Production '16; TV: Marvel's Echo (Disney+)

Emily Absher — TV: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon)

Irving Dyson Jr — San Francisco Curran Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Professional Development

Student-run Jeremy Torres Lab Theatre production company for innovative work

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Program Highlights

Training

Entrepreneurial BFA degree plan particularly suited to acting transfer students and students exploring directing, playwriting, or stage management alongside performance

Cross-disciplinary training in collaborative theatre-making

Three specialized tracks: Performance, Directing, and Dramatic Writing/Playmaking

18-24 hours of theatre electives allow customization of degree path

Notable Alumni

Dannie McCallum — BFA Performance & Production '16; TV: Marvel's Echo (Disney+)

Emily Absher — TV: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon)

Irving Dyson Jr — San Francisco Curran Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Professional Development

Student-run Jeremy Torres Lab Theatre production company for innovative work

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Spring 2027

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Fee

$75

Deadline

First-year applicants

Spring International FreshmanOct 1, 2026

Spring FreshmanNov 15, 2026

Transfer applicants

Spring International TransferOct 15, 2026

Spring TransferNov 15, 2026

Priority Dates · admissions.txst.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Select "Theatre" as major and "Performance and Production" as concentration on the university application

Transfer Pathway

Texas State's Theatre FAQ says transfer students entering Performance and Production may have some or most theatre courses transfer, with final evaluation by the registrar and department chair. The program also has a published BFA Theatre Performance and Production transfer planning guide.

About · sotdf.txst.edu

What's The Process

Admission Process

No audition or interview required for admission

School Info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

36.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,240

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,080

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,880

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · admissions.txst.edu College Scorecard

Training

Entrepreneurial BFA degree plan particularly suited to acting transfer students and students exploring directing, playwriting, or stage management alongside performance

Cross-disciplinary training in collaborative theatre-making

Three specialized tracks: Performance, Directing, and Dramatic Writing/Playmaking

18-24 hours of theatre electives allow customization of degree path

Notable Alumni

Dannie McCallum — BFA Performance & Production '16; TV: Marvel's Echo (Disney+)

Emily Absher — TV: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon)

Irving Dyson Jr — San Francisco Curran Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Professional Development

Student-run Jeremy Torres Lab Theatre production company for innovative work

Study abroad: London & Stratford (Shakespeare), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Paris & Lyon (Film), Granada, Spain (Dance)

Updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM