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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, NC

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Selective12-24 Students

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Acting

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Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Selective12-24 Students

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Directing

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

Training

•Rigorous four-year conservatory combining intensive coursework with full production seasons

•Curriculum includes voice, movement, acting, mask, stage combat, verse, singing, dance, and accents/dialects

•Third year introduces full performance schedule including Shakespeare program

•Fourth year includes classical and contemporary plays plus at least one musical

Notable Alumni

•Anthony Mackie — Captain America franchise, The Hurt Locker

•Mary-Louise Parker — Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Weeds, Proof)

•Tom Hulce — Oscar-nominated for Amadeus

•Anna Camp — True Blood, Pitch Perfect, Broadway's Equus

•Dane DeHaan — Chronicle, Oppenheimer, The Amazing Spider-Man 2

•Joe Mantello — two-time Tony Award-winning director

•Jennifer Ehle — Tony Award-winning actress

Professional Development

•Senior showcases in New York and Los Angeles for agents, casting directors and artistic directors

•"Keys to the Kingdom" year-long project encouraging artistic entrepreneurship

•Master classes in audition technique, TV/film camera work, cold readings and resume preparation

Academic info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

30%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

945

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,906

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$9,477

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,211

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$3,165

$30-48k$7,828

$48-75k$11,491

$75-110k$20,173

$110k+$25,172

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 30, 12:25 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous four-year conservatory combining intensive coursework with full production seasons

•Curriculum includes voice, movement, acting, mask, stage combat, verse, singing, dance, and accents/dialects

•Third year introduces full performance schedule including Shakespeare program

•Fourth year includes classical and contemporary plays plus at least one musical

Notable Alumni

•Anthony Mackie — Captain America franchise, The Hurt Locker

•Mary-Louise Parker — Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Weeds, Proof)

•Tom Hulce — Oscar-nominated for Amadeus

•Anna Camp — True Blood, Pitch Perfect, Broadway's Equus

•Dane DeHaan — Chronicle, Oppenheimer, The Amazing Spider-Man 2

•Joe Mantello — two-time Tony Award-winning director

•Jennifer Ehle — Tony Award-winning actress

Professional Development

•Senior showcases in New York and Los Angeles for agents, casting directors and artistic directors

•"Keys to the Kingdom" year-long project encouraging artistic entrepreneurship

•Master classes in audition technique, TV/film camera work, cold readings and resume preparation

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous four-year conservatory combining intensive coursework with full production seasons

•Curriculum includes voice, movement, acting, mask, stage combat, verse, singing, dance, and accents/dialects

•Third year introduces full performance schedule including Shakespeare program

•Fourth year includes classical and contemporary plays plus at least one musical

Notable Alumni

•Anthony Mackie — Captain America franchise, The Hurt Locker

•Mary-Louise Parker — Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Weeds, Proof)

•Tom Hulce — Oscar-nominated for Amadeus

•Anna Camp — True Blood, Pitch Perfect, Broadway's Equus

•Dane DeHaan — Chronicle, Oppenheimer, The Amazing Spider-Man 2

•Joe Mantello — two-time Tony Award-winning director

•Jennifer Ehle — Tony Award-winning actress

Professional Development

•Senior showcases in New York and Los Angeles for agents, casting directors and artistic directors

•"Keys to the Kingdom" year-long project encouraging artistic entrepreneurship

•Master classes in audition technique, TV/film camera work, cold readings and resume preparation

Key Info

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$95Waiver

International Fee

$130Waiver

Deadline

Early ApplicationNov 3, 2025

Final ApplicationJan 15, 2026

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Application DeadlineJan 15, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus (Winston-Salem)Jan 10, 2026

On-Campus (Winston-Salem)Jan 11, 2026

On-Campus (Winston-Salem)Jan 17, 2026

On-Campus (Winston-Salem)Jan 18, 2026

NYC (Ripley Grier Studios)Jan 22, 2026

NYC (Ripley Grier Studios)Jan 23, 2026

NYC (Ripley Grier Studios)Jan 24, 2026

NYC (Ripley Grier Studios)Jan 25, 2026

Chicago (Hyatt Regency)Feb 1, 2026

Chicago (Hyatt Regency)Feb 2, 2026

Chicago (Hyatt Regency)Feb 3, 2026

Chicago (Hyatt Regency)Feb 4, 2026

On-Campus (Winston-Salem)Feb 7, 2026

Virtual (Zoom)Feb 14, 2026

Virtual (Zoom)Feb 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•One (1) Song

•16 bars of a song performed without accompaniment

•The audition song must come from published musical

•Pitch pipe (or a pitch pipe app) is allowed

Monologues

Requirements

•Three (3) Monologues

•Each monologue should stand on its own

•Pieces must be from published plays

•One (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare or one of his contemporaries

•Two (2) contemporary monologues, 20th century or beyond

•No monologues or speeches from movies or generic monologue books

•Please avoid accents and dialects other than your own or of your heritage

•Applicants are expected to have read the entire play and understand the context and circumstances from which the character is speaking

Additional Materials

Resume

•Artistic experience and educational objectives

Headshot

•A photo that looks like you; selfies are acceptable

Artistic Statement

•Two-page statement expressing your interests, goals, and other information providing insight into your work

•Include your full name on the document

•This document may be used if you are recommended for scholarship consideration

Letters of Recommendation

•Two letters

•One from an arts instructor

•One from an academic instructor

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•B.F.A. application for the School of Drama closed for 2026-27; deadline was January 15, 2026

•Required documents must be uploaded at least two weeks prior to scheduled audition

•Application fee: $95 (domestic) / $130 (international)

•Fee waivers available via SAT, ACT, or NACAC Fee Waiver Request

•If applying to two UNCSA art schools, a second application and fee are required

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Scheduling begins in November on a first come, first serve basis

•Information sessions: 9-10:30 a.m. (morning auditions) or 2-3:30 p.m. (afternoon auditions)

•Virtual audition links provided 48 hours in advance

Audition Expectations

•Taped/pre-recorded auditions are not accepted; all auditions are live

•The monologues and song must not exceed a duration total of six (6) minutes

•Be prepared for a short interview following the audition

•On the day of audition, applicants attend a faculty-hosted Information Session about the School of Drama (guardians welcome)

•Applicants are asked to bring a headshot and resume if available

Decisions

•Released in early March after all candidates have been reviewed

Scholarship Info

•Kenan Excellence Scholarship — full tuition, required fees, room and board for up to five incoming students across all UNCSA arts schools (renewable for four years, nominated by deans)

•Joe Mantello Endowed Scholarship for Drama

•Additional talent-based and need-based scholarships awarded through the audition process

Academic info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

30%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

945

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,906

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$9,477

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,211

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$3,165

$30-48k$7,828

$48-75k$11,491

$75-110k$20,173

$110k+$25,172

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Rigorous four-year conservatory combining intensive coursework with full production seasons

•Curriculum includes voice, movement, acting, mask, stage combat, verse, singing, dance, and accents/dialects

•Third year introduces full performance schedule including Shakespeare program

•Fourth year includes classical and contemporary plays plus at least one musical

Notable Alumni

•Anthony Mackie — Captain America franchise, The Hurt Locker

•Mary-Louise Parker — Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner (Weeds, Proof)

•Tom Hulce — Oscar-nominated for Amadeus

•Anna Camp — True Blood, Pitch Perfect, Broadway's Equus

•Dane DeHaan — Chronicle, Oppenheimer, The Amazing Spider-Man 2

•Joe Mantello — two-time Tony Award-winning director

•Jennifer Ehle — Tony Award-winning actress

Professional Development

•Senior showcases in New York and Los Angeles for agents, casting directors and artistic directors

•"Keys to the Kingdom" year-long project encouraging artistic entrepreneurship

•Master classes in audition technique, TV/film camera work, cold readings and resume preparation

Updated May 30, 12:25 AM

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