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University of Dallas

Irving, TX

HSIFaith-Based

Program

BA Drama

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program

BA Drama

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Drama

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Overview

•Small program with individualized instruction from faculty who are working professionals in American theater

•Productions drawn from the world theater repertoire, including classical and contemporary works

•Comprehensive training across multiple theater disciplines (acting, stagecraft, design, literature)

Notable Alumni

•Gene Wolande (L.A. Confidential, Carnivale)

Career Preparation

•Alumni have worked at every level of the profession, from Broadway to TV and film

•Program serves as foundation for graduate study, professional theater, and careers in education

Study Abroad

•Signature Rome semester abroad on UD's Eugene Constantin campus in Italy

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

53%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$22,610

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,930

before aid

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

$0-30k$12,711

$30-48k$15,431

$48-75k$17,075

$75-110k$20,384

$110k+$32,608

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Small program with individualized instruction from faculty who are working professionals in American theater

•Productions drawn from the world theater repertoire, including classical and contemporary works

•Comprehensive training across multiple theater disciplines (acting, stagecraft, design, literature)

Notable Alumni

•Gene Wolande (L.A. Confidential, Carnivale)

Career Preparation

•Alumni have worked at every level of the profession, from Broadway to TV and film

•Program serves as foundation for graduate study, professional theater, and careers in education

Study Abroad

•Signature Rome semester abroad on UD's Eugene Constantin campus in Italy

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Small program with individualized instruction from faculty who are working professionals in American theater

•Productions drawn from the world theater repertoire, including classical and contemporary works

•Comprehensive training across multiple theater disciplines (acting, stagecraft, design, literature)

Notable Alumni

•Gene Wolande (L.A. Confidential, Carnivale)

Career Preparation

•Alumni have worked at every level of the profession, from Broadway to TV and film

•Program serves as foundation for graduate study, professional theater, and careers in education

Study Abroad

•Signature Rome semester abroad on UD's Eugene Constantin campus in Italy

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$50Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

Additional DeadlineAug 1, 2027

Program AppApplication

Audition

Scholarship Audition/Portfolio Review DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Monologues

TWO MONOLOGUES (scholarship audition)

•One pre-1900 monologue in verse (Shakespeare strongly preferred)

•One contemporary monologue written post-1900, not in verse

-Strong preference for a post-1980 American play

•2 minutes maximum each

Additional Materials

Essay (required for scholarship)

•Brief essay about yourself, your interest in theater, and how you plan to participate in theater at UDallas

Headshot (required for scholarship)

•Submit with scholarship application

Resume (required for scholarship)

•Submit with scholarship application

Portfolio (design applicants only)

•Include 10-15 portfolio pieces that best demonstrate your work

•Can include final renderings, models, photos of finished production work, paintings, drawings, and other artistic expressions

•Bring extra copies for the in-person portfolio review

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Process

•Apply for admission via Common App or UDallas Application

•Complete the Drama Departmental Scholarship Application via the UDallas portal

•Attach supplemental materials to the online application or email to admissions@udallas.edu

Scholarship Eligibility

•Open to high school seniors and transfer students

•Not required to major in Drama to receive or maintain the scholarship

•Each student may apply for up to two departmental scholarships but may receive only one

•A departmental scholarship may not be added on top of a full-tuition scholarship

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•No audition or portfolio review is required for admission to the BA Drama program

•Admission is through the university application process

Scholarship Audition

•Optional audition for the Drama Departmental Scholarship ($1,000-$5,000/year)

•Two paths: performance audition OR design portfolio review

•Schedule an on-campus audition or portfolio review by registering for a personalized visit

•Scholarship application opens August 1, deadline December 1

•Audition or portfolio review must be completed by December 15

Scholarship Info

Drama Departmental Scholarship

•$1,000-$5,000 per year

•Applied to tuition

•Renewable for four consecutive years (8 semesters)

Renewal Criteria

•Fulfill general scholarship renewal criteria

•Significant participation in Mainstage production each semester

•Maintain good standing with the Drama Department

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

53%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$22,610

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,930

before aid

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

$0-30k$12,711

$30-48k$15,431

$48-75k$17,075

$75-110k$20,384

$110k+$32,608

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Overview

•Small program with individualized instruction from faculty who are working professionals in American theater

•Productions drawn from the world theater repertoire, including classical and contemporary works

•Comprehensive training across multiple theater disciplines (acting, stagecraft, design, literature)

Notable Alumni

•Gene Wolande (L.A. Confidential, Carnivale)

Career Preparation

•Alumni have worked at every level of the profession, from Broadway to TV and film

•Program serves as foundation for graduate study, professional theater, and careers in education

Study Abroad

•Signature Rome semester abroad on UD's Eugene Constantin campus in Italy

Updated 2d ago

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