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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre specialization focused on applied performance within a broad liberal arts theatre degree

Combines theatre training with an approved minor or second major for a flexible career pathway

Students share the BA Theatre core with all theatre majors before specializing

Training

Prerequisite options include Theatre for Social Change, Devising Theatre, and The Art of Storytelling

Students build performance skills for community, educational, devised, and interdisciplinary contexts

BA students may audition for Theatre UCF productions, but production auditions are optional

Professional Development

Supports paths such as teaching artist, community arts facilitator, studio owner, or interdisciplinary performer

Orlando location gives access to regional theatre, community arts, and entertainment-industry opportunities

School Info

Snapshot

4.16

Avg GPA (W)

40%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

59.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,954

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,482

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,272

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,411

After aid

Cost · ucf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 26, 2:07 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Theatre specialization focused on applied performance within a broad liberal arts theatre degree

Combines theatre training with an approved minor or second major for a flexible career pathway

Students share the BA Theatre core with all theatre majors before specializing

Training

Prerequisite options include Theatre for Social Change, Devising Theatre, and The Art of Storytelling

Students build performance skills for community, educational, devised, and interdisciplinary contexts

BA students may audition for Theatre UCF productions, but production auditions are optional

Professional Development

Supports paths such as teaching artist, community arts facilitator, studio owner, or interdisciplinary performer

Orlando location gives access to regional theatre, community arts, and entertainment-industry opportunities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Theatre specialization focused on applied performance within a broad liberal arts theatre degree

Combines theatre training with an approved minor or second major for a flexible career pathway

Students share the BA Theatre core with all theatre majors before specializing

Training

Prerequisite options include Theatre for Social Change, Devising Theatre, and The Art of Storytelling

Students build performance skills for community, educational, devised, and interdisciplinary contexts

BA students may audition for Theatre UCF productions, but production auditions are optional

Professional Development

Supports paths such as teaching artist, community arts facilitator, studio owner, or interdisciplinary performer

Orlando location gives access to regional theatre, community arts, and entertainment-industry opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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$30

Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

When Is The Application Deadline · ucf.edu

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Application Logistics

Declare Theatre Pending as major in MyUCF before applying

Complete the New Student Info form before taking prerequisite courses

Submit the formal BA Theatre program application after completing prerequisites

Program application is available through the Theatre Info and Updates webcourse and department form

Eligibility

Theatre courses and required non-theatre courses must be completed with C (2.0) or better

Students must maintain a 3.0 or better Theatre GPA

Specialization changes are unlikely after acceptance

Program Requirements

Applied Performance pairs BA Theatre training with a specialization-approved minor or second major

Foreign language proficiency is required

Transfer Pathway

Students may transfer to UCF through the university's transfer pathways, including DirectConnect from a partner college, then complete the BA Theatre core and Applied Performance prerequisite before formal specialization admission.

Transfer · ucf.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview required for admission to the BA Theatre program

Students apply through UCF Undergraduate Admissions first

Students formally apply to BA Theatre after completing prerequisite coursework

BA students may audition for Theatre UCF productions after enrollment; production auditions are optional

Decisions

Specialization approval happens through the BA Theatre program application after prerequisite coursework

Scholarship Info

Named Scholarships

Diane and Lawrence Wink Theatre Scholarship — juniors/seniors with 3.5+ Theatre GPA and documented involvement in multiple Theatre UCF productions; separate application required

Tom Begley/Lani Harris Memorial Scholarship — for students committed to design technology, acting, musical theatre, or theatre studies; requires separate application and essay

Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship — one full-time junior or senior theatre major (up to $1,000); 3.0+ GPA; preference given to BFA students

General Awards

Departmental scholarships awarded on basis of talent and potential (not need)

Competition based on audition, portfolio review, interview, recommendations, GPA, and theatre participation

Scholarship recipients must work 4 hours weekly (60 hours/semester) and maintain 3.0 Theatre GPA

Additional Aid

Out-of-State Tuition Waivers available

Talent Grant Scholarships awarded by faculty annually based on departmental contribution and talent (generally for continuing students)

School Info

Snapshot

4.16

Avg GPA (W)

40%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

59.1K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,954

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,482

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,272

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,411

After aid

Cost · ucf.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA Theatre specialization focused on applied performance within a broad liberal arts theatre degree

Combines theatre training with an approved minor or second major for a flexible career pathway

Students share the BA Theatre core with all theatre majors before specializing

Training

Prerequisite options include Theatre for Social Change, Devising Theatre, and The Art of Storytelling

Students build performance skills for community, educational, devised, and interdisciplinary contexts

BA students may audition for Theatre UCF productions, but production auditions are optional

Professional Development

Supports paths such as teaching artist, community arts facilitator, studio owner, or interdisciplinary performer

Orlando location gives access to regional theatre, community arts, and entertainment-industry opportunities

Updated Aug 26, 2:07 PM