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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Broad-based theatre education covering performance, design, history, and directing

42-credit major with 12 units of electives for personalized study

Flexibility to add a minor or declare a second major

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions (musicals, plays, dance concerts, TYA)

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Earn course credit for production roles

Notable Alumni

Stephanie Staszak (BA 2013) — : hired before graduation, works in multiple theatre roles across the Milwaukee area

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

School Info

Snapshot

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

9.4K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,236

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,336

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$21,418

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,158

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uww.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Broad-based theatre education covering performance, design, history, and directing

42-credit major with 12 units of electives for personalized study

Flexibility to add a minor or declare a second major

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions (musicals, plays, dance concerts, TYA)

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Earn course credit for production roles

Notable Alumni

Stephanie Staszak (BA 2013) — : hired before graduation, works in multiple theatre roles across the Milwaukee area

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Broad-based theatre education covering performance, design, history, and directing

42-credit major with 12 units of electives for personalized study

Flexibility to add a minor or declare a second major

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions (musicals, plays, dance concerts, TYA)

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Earn course credit for production roles

Notable Alumni

Stephanie Staszak (BA 2013) — : hired before graduation, works in multiple theatre roles across the Milwaukee area

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Theatre Dance · uww.edu

Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

One to Two Contrasting Monologues, 2-3 Min Total Including Introduction

Must be memorized

Should best demonstrate acting ability

A single chair will be provided

All other props or scene partners should be mimed

Optional Singing

Singing is not required

If included, limit to 16 bars of music

Bring recorded music with your own playback device

Theatre Dance · uww.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

An approved minor is required for this major

An exit interview is required

Flexible degree allows adding a minor or second major

Contact

Department of Theatre/Dance: thtrdnce@uww.edu, (262) 472-1566

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BA Theatre program is through the UW-Whitewater general application

No audition or portfolio required for program entry

Optional audition for scholarship consideration on Incoming Freshman Scholarship Day

Contact: Eric Appleton, Chair, appletoe@uww.edu, (262) 472-1328

Scholarship Info

Theatre/Dance Scholarships

Approximately $40,000 in scholarships awarded annually to Theatre majors and Dance minors

Incoming Freshman Scholarship Day held each February

Scholarship Audition Format

Prepare 1-2 contrasting monologues (2-3 minutes including introduction)

Singing optional (limited to 16 bars with recorded accompaniment)

Submit application form, high school transcript, one recommendation form, a brief essay, and theatre resume by February 13, 2026

School Info

Snapshot

3.25

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

9.4K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,236

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,336

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$21,418

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,158

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uww.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Broad-based theatre education covering performance, design, history, and directing

42-credit major with 12 units of electives for personalized study

Flexibility to add a minor or declare a second major

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions (musicals, plays, dance concerts, TYA)

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Earn course credit for production roles

Notable Alumni

Stephanie Staszak (BA 2013) — : hired before graduation, works in multiple theatre roles across the Milwaukee area

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM