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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

3-4 main stage plays and musicals per season plus smaller projects

Opportunities in acting, directing, design, backstage crew, and shop work

Professionally staffed scenic and costume shops

Notable Alumni

John Raitt — originated Billy Bigelow in Carousel on Broadway; starred in The Pajama Game

Eric Pierpoint — Alien Nation, Liar Liar, Holes; appeared in four Star Trek series

Professional Development

Senior seminar capstone project as part of Spring Play Festival

Focus areas: acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, marketing, playwriting, or stage management

Study Abroad

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) semester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe May Term course

Degree Flexibility

44-credit major allows room for double majors and minors

Minor options include Musical Theatre (audition required), Dance (no audition), and Theatre

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

Earnings

$73K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$64,240

Before aid

Average net price

$30,031

After aid

Tuition And Fees · redlands.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:30 PM

Program Highlights

Training

3-4 main stage plays and musicals per season plus smaller projects

Opportunities in acting, directing, design, backstage crew, and shop work

Professionally staffed scenic and costume shops

Notable Alumni

John Raitt — originated Billy Bigelow in Carousel on Broadway; starred in The Pajama Game

Eric Pierpoint — Alien Nation, Liar Liar, Holes; appeared in four Star Trek series

Professional Development

Senior seminar capstone project as part of Spring Play Festival

Focus areas: acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, marketing, playwriting, or stage management

Study Abroad

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) semester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe May Term course

Degree Flexibility

44-credit major allows room for double majors and minors

Minor options include Musical Theatre (audition required), Dance (no audition), and Theatre

Program Highlights

Training

3-4 main stage plays and musicals per season plus smaller projects

Opportunities in acting, directing, design, backstage crew, and shop work

Professionally staffed scenic and costume shops

Notable Alumni

John Raitt — originated Billy Bigelow in Carousel on Broadway; starred in The Pajama Game

Eric Pierpoint — Alien Nation, Liar Liar, Holes; appeared in four Star Trek series

Professional Development

Senior seminar capstone project as part of Spring Play Festival

Focus areas: acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, marketing, playwriting, or stage management

Study Abroad

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) semester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe May Term course

Degree Flexibility

44-credit major allows room for double majors and minors

Minor options include Musical Theatre (audition required), Dance (no audition), and Theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission deadlineFeb 14, 2027

How To Apply · redlands.edu

Audition 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.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues (1-2 Min Each)

One comedic and one dramatic

At least one must be from a contemporary play

Presentation

State the character name and play title before performing

Use texts that best showcase your abilities

Theatre Dance Audition Requirements.Pdf · redlands.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit supplemental School of Performing Arts (SOPA) application after applying via Common App

SOPA application available on application status portal

Eligibility

Must be admitted to the University of Redlands to receive audition results

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis after deadline based on capacity

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person audition: February 14 at University of Redlands

Video audition: submit by February 15 via application status portal

Virtual interviews: February 21 (for video auditioners)

Include a short introduction with your name

Upload via application status page after submitting SOPA application

Decisions

Audition and scholarship results provided after official university admission

Contact

Brad Andrews, Director of Admissions for SOPA: brad_andrews@redlands.edu, (909) 748-8014

Audition Tracks

Actors: two contrasting monologues (see monologue requirements)

Designers: portfolio of work including paintings, drawings, sculpture, or design

Stage Managers: show list and at least one SM book with paperwork, blocking, and cues

General Theatre Interview: available for students exploring various aspects of theatre

Scholarship Info

Automatic Consideration

All applicants automatically considered for a theatre and dance scholarship

No additional forms or auditions required beyond the standard audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

Earnings

$73K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$64,240

Before aid

Average net price

$30,031

After aid

Tuition And Fees · redlands.edu College Scorecard

Training

3-4 main stage plays and musicals per season plus smaller projects

Opportunities in acting, directing, design, backstage crew, and shop work

Professionally staffed scenic and costume shops

Notable Alumni

John Raitt — originated Billy Bigelow in Carousel on Broadway; starred in The Pajama Game

Eric Pierpoint — Alien Nation, Liar Liar, Holes; appeared in four Star Trek series

Professional Development

Senior seminar capstone project as part of Spring Play Festival

Focus areas: acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, marketing, playwriting, or stage management

Study Abroad

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) semester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe May Term course

Degree Flexibility

44-credit major allows room for double majors and minors

Minor options include Musical Theatre (audition required), Dance (no audition), and Theatre

Updated Sep 4, 1:30 PM