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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

60+ productions over the past decade across multiple campus venues

Performance opportunities begin in the first year of study

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and stage management

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and mentorship from professional faculty

Performance & Productions

Dailey Theatre mainstage

Jane Dibbell Cabaret

Study Abroad

LAMDA Experience: semester at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art studying Classical Acting

Shakespeare and Jacobean or English Comedy of Manners focus

Uses La Verne financial aid; earns University of La Verne credit

Musical Theatre

Seasons regularly include musicals (Into the Woods, Company, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show)

Strong collaboration with the Music Department for vocal and instrumental training

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

Earnings

$65K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$51,000

Before aid

Average net price

$20,161

After aid

2026 2027 Undergraduate La Verne Campus Tuition And Fees · laverne.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 1:59 AM

Program Highlights

Training

60+ productions over the past decade across multiple campus venues

Performance opportunities begin in the first year of study

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and stage management

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and mentorship from professional faculty

Performance & Productions

Dailey Theatre mainstage

Jane Dibbell Cabaret

Study Abroad

LAMDA Experience: semester at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art studying Classical Acting

Shakespeare and Jacobean or English Comedy of Manners focus

Uses La Verne financial aid; earns University of La Verne credit

Musical Theatre

Seasons regularly include musicals (Into the Woods, Company, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show)

Strong collaboration with the Music Department for vocal and instrumental training

Program Highlights

Training

60+ productions over the past decade across multiple campus venues

Performance opportunities begin in the first year of study

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and stage management

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and mentorship from professional faculty

Performance & Productions

Dailey Theatre mainstage

Jane Dibbell Cabaret

Study Abroad

LAMDA Experience: semester at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art studying Classical Acting

Shakespeare and Jacobean or English Comedy of Manners focus

Uses La Verne financial aid; earns University of La Verne credit

Musical Theatre

Seasons regularly include musicals (Into the Woods, Company, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show)

Strong collaboration with the Music Department for vocal and instrumental training

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fee

$50

Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Requirements · laverne.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Requirements · artsci.laverne.edu

Scholarship Audition, Interview, and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition, interview, and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Pieces

Two contrasting monologue pieces for scholarship consideration

For example: humorous and dramatic, or classical and contemporary

Upload video to YouTube or Vimeo

Adjust privacy settings if desired before sharing the link

Additional Materials

Resume

Required: one-page resume detailing work related to Theatre Arts

Upload to admissions portal

Letters of Recommendation

Required: one Performance Scholarship recommendation letter

Upload to portal or email to admission@laverne.edu

Portfolio (Design/Technology/Stage Management Scholarship)

Prepare a brief portfolio presentation for Performance Scholarship Day if applying under design, technology, or stage management

Requirements · artsci.laverne.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit university application first, then access the Performance Scholarship Supplemental Application via admissions portal

Performance Scholarship Supplemental Application deadline: February 27, 2026

Contact: Sean Dillon, sdillon@laverne.edu, (909) 448-4554

Eligibility

Fall enrollment only

Open to incoming freshmen, transfer, and international students

Applicants may only apply under one performance area

Students expected to major in Theatre Arts

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or portfolio required for admission to the BA Theatre Arts program

Admission is based on university application

Submit Performance Scholarship Supplemental Application by February 27, 2026

Upload video of two contrasting pieces to YouTube or Vimeo

Select applicants invited to Performance Scholarship Day on March 21, 2026

Scholarship winners announced March 27, 2026

Recipients must accept by April 7, 2026

Scholarship Info

Performance Scholarship

$31,000 renewable scholarship (up to 4 years)

Available to incoming freshmen, transfer, and international students

Must maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA

Cannot be combined with other university merit scholarships

Scholarship Day

Select applicants invited to Performance Scholarship Day on campus

Performers present two contrasting pieces (e.g., humorous and dramatic or classical and contemporary)

Design/Tech/Stage Management applicants have a brief interview and portfolio presentation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

Earnings

$65K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$51,000

Before aid

Average net price

$20,161

After aid

2026 2027 Undergraduate La Verne Campus Tuition And Fees · laverne.edu College Scorecard

Training

60+ productions over the past decade across multiple campus venues

Performance opportunities begin in the first year of study

Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and stage management

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and mentorship from professional faculty

Performance & Productions

Dailey Theatre mainstage

Jane Dibbell Cabaret

Study Abroad

LAMDA Experience: semester at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art studying Classical Acting

Shakespeare and Jacobean or English Comedy of Manners focus

Uses La Verne financial aid; earns University of La Verne credit

Musical Theatre

Seasons regularly include musicals (Into the Woods, Company, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show)

Strong collaboration with the Music Department for vocal and instrumental training

Updated Aug 7, 1:59 AM