Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•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
PRODUCTIONS & FACILITIES
•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
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionMar 1, 2026
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Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment
•Apply via Common App or UMaine direct application
SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
•Must submit complete university application by December 1 for VAPA scholarship eligibility
•Email um.vapa@maine.edu to express interest in Theatre Arts scholarship
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre degree
•Admission is through the University of Maine admissions process
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION (OPTIONAL)
•Performance-track prospective theatre majors may elect to audition for scholarship consideration
•Auditions may be completed in person on campus or via digital recording
•Register for an audition via shopwindow.io
•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
•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
Program info updated 3h ago
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•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
PRODUCTIONS & FACILITIES
•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 3h ago
Academic School Information
3.49
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
56%
Grad Rate
8,496
Enrollment
$48,653
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,326
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,756
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,510
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$12,642
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,280
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,631
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,508
Family Income $110k+$22,018
