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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

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BSE Theatre Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

K-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

Comprehensive theatre education program preparing future high school theatre educators

42-credit theatre major plus 36-credit licensure track including student teaching

Often paired with an English minor

Training

Coursework in Directing, Script Analysis, Technical Theatre, and Multicultural Drama

Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School course with dedicated field experience

Student teaching placement in secondary schools

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

9.4K

Earnings

$55K

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 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Comprehensive theatre education program preparing future high school theatre educators

42-credit theatre major plus 36-credit licensure track including student teaching

Often paired with an English minor

Training

Coursework in Directing, Script Analysis, Technical Theatre, and Multicultural Drama

Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School course with dedicated field experience

Student teaching placement in secondary schools

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Comprehensive theatre education program preparing future high school theatre educators

42-credit theatre major plus 36-credit licensure track including student teaching

Often paired with an English minor

Training

Coursework in Directing, Script Analysis, Technical Theatre, and Multicultural Drama

Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School course with dedicated field experience

Student teaching placement in secondary schools

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

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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Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Recommended application dateMay 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshman · 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

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

Leads to teaching licensure (secondary theatre education)

42-credit theatre core plus 36-credit licensure requirements

Includes student teaching and field study seminar

An exit interview is required

Contact

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

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BSE Theatre Education 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

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

9.4K

Earnings

$55K

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

Comprehensive theatre education program preparing future high school theatre educators

42-credit theatre major plus 36-credit licensure track including student teaching

Often paired with an English minor

Training

Coursework in Directing, Script Analysis, Technical Theatre, and Multicultural Drama

Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School course with dedicated field experience

Student teaching placement in secondary schools

Performance & Productions

Open auditions for five annual productions

Annual participation in Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Facilities

Barnett Theatre (380-seat, fully trapped stage)

Hicklin Studio Theatre (black box)

Young Auditorium (1,300-seat venue)

Updated 1d ago