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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Versatile career preparation in theatre arts

Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Collaboration within Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts

Student production company Theatrix

Workshops with Lied Center performers and crews

Notable Alumni

Jessie Graff — professional stuntwoman on Transformers, The Dark Knight, and Iron Man 2; SAG Award nominee; American Ninja Warrior finalist (BA Theatre 2007)

Kristin Hensley — co-creator of #IMomSoHard web series (300M+ views worldwide); appeared on Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (BA Theatre 1998)

David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Study Abroad

Shakespeare's Globe in London, England, every other year

Includes physical theatre and devising workshops with Frantic Assembly

School Info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

19.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,382

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,182

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,848

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,747

After aid

2026 2027 Estimated Cost Attendance · financialaid.unl.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 9, 12:31 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Versatile career preparation in theatre arts

Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Collaboration within Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts

Student production company Theatrix

Workshops with Lied Center performers and crews

Notable Alumni

Jessie Graff — professional stuntwoman on Transformers, The Dark Knight, and Iron Man 2; SAG Award nominee; American Ninja Warrior finalist (BA Theatre 2007)

Kristin Hensley — co-creator of #IMomSoHard web series (300M+ views worldwide); appeared on Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (BA Theatre 1998)

David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Study Abroad

Shakespeare's Globe in London, England, every other year

Includes physical theatre and devising workshops with Frantic Assembly

Program Highlights

Training

Versatile career preparation in theatre arts

Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Collaboration within Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts

Student production company Theatrix

Workshops with Lied Center performers and crews

Notable Alumni

Jessie Graff — professional stuntwoman on Transformers, The Dark Knight, and Iron Man 2; SAG Award nominee; American Ninja Warrior finalist (BA Theatre 2007)

Kristin Hensley — co-creator of #IMomSoHard web series (300M+ views worldwide); appeared on Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (BA Theatre 1998)

David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Study Abroad

Shakespeare's Globe in London, England, every other year

Includes physical theatre and devising workshops with Frantic Assembly

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$45

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Priority DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Final DeadlineMay 1, 2027

First Year Dates Deadlines · admissions.unl.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd submission deadlineMay 31, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Interview Requirements

Headshot

Upload a current photo

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

One reference letter

Transcript (Transfer Applicants)

Submit college transcripts when applicable

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UNL before submitting the BA Theatre materials through Acceptd

The Fall 2027 Acceptd application is open

Acceptd lists a May 31, 2027 submission deadline

Eligibility

Extensive prior theatre experience is not required

Transfer credit is evaluated under the Johnny Carson School policy

Transfer Pathway

The BA Theatre – Theatre Arts area accepts evaluated transfer credit under the Johnny Carson School policy; at least 9 major credits and the university residency requirement must be completed at Nebraska.

Fine Performing Arts · catalog.unl.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit the required materials through Acceptd, then schedule an interview

In-person interviews are preferred; remote interviews may be available by Zoom or phone

The Fall 2027 Acceptd application is open; the current portal does not list Fall 2027 interview dates

Scholarship Info

Over $1 million in scholarships offered to fine and performing arts students each year

Students will be considered for scholarships after acceptance

School Info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

19.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,382

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,182

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$28,848

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,747

After aid

2026 2027 Estimated Cost Attendance · financialaid.unl.edu College Scorecard

Training

Versatile career preparation in theatre arts

Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Collaboration within Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts

Student production company Theatrix

Workshops with Lied Center performers and crews

Notable Alumni

Jessie Graff — professional stuntwoman on Transformers, The Dark Knight, and Iron Man 2; SAG Award nominee; American Ninja Warrior finalist (BA Theatre 2007)

Kristin Hensley — co-creator of #IMomSoHard web series (300M+ views worldwide); appeared on Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (BA Theatre 1998)

David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Study Abroad

Shakespeare's Globe in London, England, every other year

Includes physical theatre and devising workshops with Frantic Assembly

Updated Aug 9, 12:31 AM