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University of Dubuque

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Training & Productions

•Two full theatre productions per year open to all UD students regardless of major

•Rigorous balance of studio curriculum, performance work, and academic study

•41-credit major including acting, directing, voice and movement, stagecraft, and theatre history

•Academic credit available for participation in productions

Career Preparation

•Prepares students for careers in performance, playwriting, technical direction, arts administration, and more

•Elective coursework includes Shakespeare, Broadway history, playwriting, theatre for young audiences, and auditioning

•Internship opportunities available

Faculty

•Joe Klinebriel, Professor of Theatre (MFA, University of Alabama)

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

40%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,521

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,386

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training & Productions

•Two full theatre productions per year open to all UD students regardless of major

•Rigorous balance of studio curriculum, performance work, and academic study

•41-credit major including acting, directing, voice and movement, stagecraft, and theatre history

•Academic credit available for participation in productions

Career Preparation

•Prepares students for careers in performance, playwriting, technical direction, arts administration, and more

•Elective coursework includes Shakespeare, Broadway history, playwriting, theatre for young audiences, and auditioning

•Internship opportunities available

Faculty

•Joe Klinebriel, Professor of Theatre (MFA, University of Alabama)

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

•Two full theatre productions per year open to all UD students regardless of major

•Rigorous balance of studio curriculum, performance work, and academic study

•41-credit major including acting, directing, voice and movement, stagecraft, and theatre history

•Academic credit available for participation in productions

Career Preparation

•Prepares students for careers in performance, playwriting, technical direction, arts administration, and more

•Elective coursework includes Shakespeare, Broadway history, playwriting, theatre for young audiences, and auditioning

•Internship opportunities available

Faculty

•Joe Klinebriel, Professor of Theatre (MFA, University of Alabama)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Deadline

Theatre Participation ScholarshipOct 23, 2026

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Good to Know

Application

•Apply via Common App or UD online application

•No application fee

•Rolling admissions

•Test-optional

Transfer Pathway

UD publishes a Community Reach 99 pathway for Iowa community-college students with an AA in Theatre to complete BA Theatre requirements in two years at UD. The plan assumes 60 transfer credits, applies 1:1 transfer credit to named THEA requirements, and notes additional theatre electives may cover UD theatre requirements.

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What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission is through the university application process

•No performance audition required for program admission

•Optional Theatre Participation Scholarship available (see scholarship details)

Scholarship Info

Theatre Participation Scholarship

•Available to incoming students who will participate in theatre, regardless of major

•Renewable for up to four years with minimum participation requirements

•Participation may include performance, technical work, crew work, or related projects

•Deadline: October 23, 2026

How to Apply

•Apply for admission to UD online or through Common App

•Complete the Theatre Participation Scholarship Form

•Email links to examples of theatre experience to JPKlinebriel@dbq.edu

-Subject: (Your Name) Theatre Participation Scholarship

-Post files to Google Drive, iCloud, YouTube, or a similar account and email links

-Submit at least one: production photos, a reflection statement, performance video, or a 90-second audition video with a monologue, song, or both

•Schedule an informal interview with Joe Klinebriel (563.589.3635 or JPKlinebriel@dbq.edu)

•Theatre and musical theatre production performance roles may require an audition and are not guaranteed

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

40%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,521

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,386

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training & Productions

•Two full theatre productions per year open to all UD students regardless of major

•Rigorous balance of studio curriculum, performance work, and academic study

•41-credit major including acting, directing, voice and movement, stagecraft, and theatre history

•Academic credit available for participation in productions

Career Preparation

•Prepares students for careers in performance, playwriting, technical direction, arts administration, and more

•Elective coursework includes Shakespeare, Broadway history, playwriting, theatre for young audiences, and auditioning

•Internship opportunities available

Faculty

•Joe Klinebriel, Professor of Theatre (MFA, University of Alabama)

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