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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Learning by participation — hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre

Students explore the full theatre curriculum with option to focus on a specific area of interest

Areas of interest include Acting, Directing, Design, Technology, and History/Literature/Performance Studies

Performance & Productions

Part of the School of Performing Arts within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Performances at the Collins Center for the Arts and other campus venues

Active production season open to campus and public audiences

Degree Flexibility

Students may double major or add a minor in another discipline

Dance minor available — DAN courses count as credits outside the major

Capstone experience in senior year (THE 415 + THE 416)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

8.5K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,300

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,410

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,896

Before aid

Average net price

$17,510

After aid

Costs · umaine.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 15, 2:43 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Learning by participation — hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre

Students explore the full theatre curriculum with option to focus on a specific area of interest

Areas of interest include Acting, Directing, Design, Technology, and History/Literature/Performance Studies

Performance & Productions

Part of the School of Performing Arts within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Performances at the Collins Center for the Arts and other campus venues

Active production season open to campus and public audiences

Degree Flexibility

Students may double major or add a minor in another discipline

Dance minor available — DAN courses count as credits outside the major

Capstone experience in senior year (THE 415 + THE 416)

Program Highlights

Training

Learning by participation — hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre

Students explore the full theatre curriculum with option to focus on a specific area of interest

Areas of interest include Acting, Directing, Design, Technology, and History/Literature/Performance Studies

Performance & Productions

Part of the School of Performing Arts within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Performances at the Collins Center for the Arts and other campus venues

Active production season open to campus and public audiences

Degree Flexibility

Students may double major or add a minor in another discipline

Dance minor available — DAN courses count as credits outside the major

Capstone experience in senior year (THE 415 + THE 416)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early application deadlineDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFall Transfer - recommended application submission dateMar 1, 2027

Fall Transfer - scholarship considerationJun 1, 2027

Fall Transfer - space-available review

Jul 1, 2027Aug 1, 2027

Fall International - outside of the US and CanadaJul 15, 2027

Fall International - in the US or CanadaAug 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · umaine.edu International Undergraduate Admissions · umaine.edu Transfer Application Information · umaine.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Must submit complete university application by December 1 for VAPA scholarship eligibility

Email um.vapa@maine.edu to express interest in Theatre Arts scholarship

Enrollment

Fall enrollment

Apply via Common App or UMaine direct application

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre degree

Admission is through the University of Maine admissions process

Performance-track prospective theatre majors may elect to audition for scholarship consideration

Auditions may be completed in person on campus or via digital recording

Contact: SPA office at 207.581.4703 or Philip.Edelman@maine.edu

Scholarship Info

Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship ($3,000/Year)

Renewable for up to 8 semesters for first-year students and 4 semesters for transfer students

Must submit complete university application by December 1

Awarded based on demonstrated talent in theatre

Theatre Arts Scholarship

Email um.vapa@maine.edu to express interest

Must be nominated by a drama instructor or audition in person/via video

Must enroll as a theatre major

Performers must audition for all department productions

Technicians must take on one tech role per academic year

Newdick Theatre Scholarship

For returning students only

Based on participation in Division of Theatre and academic achievement

Selected by Director of SPA in consultation with theatre faculty

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

8.5K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,300

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,410

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,896

Before aid

Average net price

$17,510

After aid

Costs · umaine.edu College Scorecard

Training

Learning by participation — hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre

Students explore the full theatre curriculum with option to focus on a specific area of interest

Areas of interest include Acting, Directing, Design, Technology, and History/Literature/Performance Studies

Performance & Productions

Part of the School of Performing Arts within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Performances at the Collins Center for the Arts and other campus venues

Active production season open to campus and public audiences

Degree Flexibility

Students may double major or add a minor in another discipline

Dance minor available — DAN courses count as credits outside the major

Capstone experience in senior year (THE 415 + THE 416)

Updated Sep 15, 2:43 PM

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