University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Broad-based coursework in acting, movement, voice, design, technical theatre, directing, playwriting, and stage management
•Courses in performance and history of Hawaiʻi, Asia, and the Pacific
•Theatre for Young Audiences component
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Practicum courses in performance, stagecraft, costume, production management, and dramaturgy
•Productions at Kennedy Theatre
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Maximum flexibility to satisfy requirements in areas of greatest interest
•33 credit hours of required concentration courses plus core requirements
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionApr 1, 2026
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Declare BA Theatre & Dance major on university application
•Select Theatre concentration with advisor
CURRENT UHM STUDENTS
•Use Declaration of Major form to add or change major
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required — declare major on university application
•Contact Theatre Undergraduate Advisor, Associate Professor Maile Speetjens (speetjen@hawaii.edu) to discuss concentration
Program info updated 20h ago
TRAINING
•Broad-based coursework in acting, movement, voice, design, technical theatre, directing, playwriting, and stage management
•Courses in performance and history of Hawaiʻi, Asia, and the Pacific
•Theatre for Young Audiences component
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Practicum courses in performance, stagecraft, costume, production management, and dramaturgy
•Productions at Kennedy Theatre
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Maximum flexibility to satisfy requirements in areas of greatest interest
•33 credit hours of required concentration courses plus core requirements
Updated 20h ago
Academic School Information
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
87%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
15,029
Enrollment
$57,624
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,186
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,218
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,664
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,675
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,246
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,469
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,760
Family Income $110k+$22,562
