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BFA New Works

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Training

Concentration on creating new works: playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and scholarship

Emphasis on breadth of experience and depth of inquiry

Pairs well with a double major or a minor such as Creative Writing

Program Head: Sebastian Trainor (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Department Chair: Jeanmarie Higgins (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Notable Alumni

Lou Diamond Phillips — BFA Drama '85; starred in La Bamba, Tony-nominated for The King and I on Broadway, Longmire

Morgan Woodward — began in drama at Arlington State College (now UTA); 200+ film and TV credits including Gunsmoke, Cool Hand Luke, and Dallas

Professional Development

Students work as assistant directors, dramaturgs, and production crew

Opportunities for student-devised works and dramaturgy projects

May audition for season productions (performance is optional, not required)

Graduates pursue graduate programs, producing, teaching, casting, marketing, arts administration, dramaturgy, and applied theatre

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

32.3K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,208

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,642

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,951

After aid

Average Cost · uta.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2h ago

Program Highlights

Training

Concentration on creating new works: playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and scholarship

Emphasis on breadth of experience and depth of inquiry

Pairs well with a double major or a minor such as Creative Writing

Program Head: Sebastian Trainor (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Department Chair: Jeanmarie Higgins (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Notable Alumni

Lou Diamond Phillips — BFA Drama '85; starred in La Bamba, Tony-nominated for The King and I on Broadway, Longmire

Morgan Woodward — began in drama at Arlington State College (now UTA); 200+ film and TV credits including Gunsmoke, Cool Hand Luke, and Dallas

Professional Development

Students work as assistant directors, dramaturgs, and production crew

Opportunities for student-devised works and dramaturgy projects

May audition for season productions (performance is optional, not required)

Graduates pursue graduate programs, producing, teaching, casting, marketing, arts administration, dramaturgy, and applied theatre

Program Highlights

Training

Concentration on creating new works: playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and scholarship

Emphasis on breadth of experience and depth of inquiry

Pairs well with a double major or a minor such as Creative Writing

Program Head: Sebastian Trainor (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Department Chair: Jeanmarie Higgins (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Notable Alumni

Lou Diamond Phillips — BFA Drama '85; starred in La Bamba, Tony-nominated for The King and I on Broadway, Longmire

Morgan Woodward — began in drama at Arlington State College (now UTA); 200+ film and TV credits including Gunsmoke, Cool Hand Luke, and Dallas

Professional Development

Students work as assistant directors, dramaturgs, and production crew

Opportunities for student-devised works and dramaturgy projects

May audition for season productions (performance is optional, not required)

Graduates pursue graduate programs, producing, teaching, casting, marketing, arts administration, dramaturgy, and applied theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App ApplyTexas

Fee

$75

Deadline

PriorityFeb 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshmen · uta.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Opens

Sep 15, 2026

Audition

Playwriting scholarship submissionMay 31, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

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

Playwriting Scholarship Applicants

Upload playwriting sample(s) via Acceptd

Select BFA in New Works on Acceptd to submit materials

Ba Theatre · uta.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UTA through the university application and complete the New Works program application through Acceptd

Auditions are not required for admission; submit an audition packet if you want scholarship consideration

Playwriting scholarship applicants use the BFA in New Works selection in Acceptd

What's The Process

Audition Process

Auditions are not required for entrance into the BFA New Works program

Submit an Acceptd audition packet only if you want scholarship consideration

Contact

BFA New Works Professor Sebastian Trainor: sebastian.trainor@uta.edu

Scholarship Info

Playwriting Scholarship

Playwrights should apply for the Playwriting Scholarship

Upload playwriting sample(s) via Acceptd when selecting BFA in New Works

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

32.3K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,208

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,642

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,951

After aid

Average Cost · uta.edu College Scorecard

Training

Concentration on creating new works: playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and scholarship

Emphasis on breadth of experience and depth of inquiry

Pairs well with a double major or a minor such as Creative Writing

Program Head: Sebastian Trainor (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Department Chair: Jeanmarie Higgins (PhD in Theatre History, Theory & Criticism)

Notable Alumni

Lou Diamond Phillips — BFA Drama '85; starred in La Bamba, Tony-nominated for The King and I on Broadway, Longmire

Morgan Woodward — began in drama at Arlington State College (now UTA); 200+ film and TV credits including Gunsmoke, Cool Hand Luke, and Dallas

Professional Development

Students work as assistant directors, dramaturgs, and production crew

Opportunities for student-devised works and dramaturgy projects

May audition for season productions (performance is optional, not required)

Graduates pursue graduate programs, producing, teaching, casting, marketing, arts administration, dramaturgy, and applied theatre

Updated 2h ago