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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
Moderately Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Theatre Education (K-12) concentration leads to Colorado teacher licensure upon graduation
•Curriculum covers theatre performance, history, technology, theatre pedagogy, and general education
•Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP) coursework included, with supervised student teaching
•Students gain hands-on classroom experience while developing as reflective educators
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•30+ productions each year including Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, one-acts, workshops, and stage readings
•Little Theatre of the Rockies — the oldest professional summer stock theatre west of the Mississippi (est. 1934)
•Annual High School Theatre Festival and Theatre for Young Audiences production each spring
•Three professional theaters, a state-of-the-art performance hall, and collaborative creative spaces across seven buildings
ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
•Colorado's only theatre arts bachelor's degree specifically designed for future K-12 drama teachers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jeremy Goldson — High School Theatre Educator of the Year, Alliance for Colorado Theatre; teaches at Mountain Vista High School
•Andre Rodriguez '09/'13 — Bobby G Award winner; Shakespeare Coordinator and teaching artist at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
•Evette Srouji '23 — director, playwright, and educator; Colorado Shakespeare Festival intern
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionDec 1, 2025
PriorityFeb 1, 2026
Final DeadlineAug 1, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Free Application Days: Oct 1, Dec 1, Feb 1, Apr 1 (code UNCFREEAPPDAY)
Program AppApplication
Auditions
CAP UnitedNov 14, 2025
Interview (On Campus)Nov 15, 2025
CAP UnitedNov 16, 2025
Colorado Thespian ConferenceDec 11–13, 2025
Interview Requirements
REQUIRED MATERIALS
•AUDITION FORM (found in UNC Application Portal after submission of UNC Application)
•Contact information for TWO REFERENCES
•Copy of unofficial transcripts (same transcript submitted for university application may be used)
•THEATRE EDUCATION ESSAY — 250 to 500 word answer to each question:
-Why is theatre education important for children and teenagers? How can it build individuals and community?
-What makes for a quality learning environment? Discuss your ideal environment with specific past examples
-Discuss your journey in education: academic challenges, successes, and how they will help you in college
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
•Theatre RESUME or list of relevant performance, production, or work experience
•VIDEO INTRODUCTION
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for admission
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•15-minute interview with a Theatre Education faculty member
•Conducted in-person or virtually
•Schedule via the Audition Form in the UNC Application Portal
ON-CAMPUS DATES
•November 15, 2025
•February 14, 2026
•March 7, 2026
VIRTUAL OPTION
•January 24, 2026 (virtual)
•Virtual interview also available for those unable to attend in person — request through UNC Application Portal
•Video Audition & Virtual Interview Deadline: March 7, 2026
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
•CAP United: November 14–16, 2025
•Colorado Thespian Conference: December 11–13, 2025
•Chicago Unified Auditions: February 2–4, 2026
•Los Angeles Unified Auditions: February 7, 2026
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Admission interview also serves as talent scholarship application — no separate scholarship application required at audition stage
•Must complete UNC Scholarship Application via Ursa after admission
DECISION TIMELINE
•Undergraduate decision deadline: May 1
Scholarship Info
The College of Performing and Visual Arts awards over $1.8 million in student scholarships, with $485,000 specifically for Theatre majors each year. Talent scholarships and foundation scholarships are available. Theatre Studies students can interview for scholarship consideration during audition/interview days.
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
5,693
Enrollment
$52,231
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,010
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,204
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,457
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,505
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,864
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,792
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,842
Family Income $110k+$22,647
