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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design, and stage management

Theatre history, literature, and criticism alongside performance training

Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention

Career development audition seminar

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for roles in 6 annual productions

Participation in production assignments and tech crews

Musical theatre, dramatic theatre, and cabaret performances

Professional Development

In-residence workshops with established theatre artists

Internship opportunities with local theme parks and theatre companies

Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

40%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

10.6K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,260

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,962

Before aid

Average net price

$36,211

After aid

Tuition And Costs · ut.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 26, 3:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design, and stage management

Theatre history, literature, and criticism alongside performance training

Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention

Career development audition seminar

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for roles in 6 annual productions

Participation in production assignments and tech crews

Musical theatre, dramatic theatre, and cabaret performances

Professional Development

In-residence workshops with established theatre artists

Internship opportunities with local theme parks and theatre companies

Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design, and stage management

Theatre history, literature, and criticism alongside performance training

Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention

Career development audition seminar

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for roles in 6 annual productions

Participation in production assignments and tech crews

Musical theatre, dramatic theatre, and cabaret performances

Professional Development

In-residence workshops with established theatre artists

Internship opportunities with local theme parks and theatre companies

Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

First Year Admissions · ut.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Audition

Performance-Based Scholarship Consideration DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Musical Theatre Theatre And Dance Scholarships · ut.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

Requirements

Three Monologues

One contemporary monologue — comic, 1:30 max

One contemporary monologue — dramatic, 1:30 max

One classical monologue — Shakespeare preferred

Material Selection

If not performing Shakespeare, a pre-18th century selection is a suitable alternative

Bachelor Of Arts In Theatre · ut.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Audition materials submitted via SpartanStart Portal

Portal access granted after applying to UTampa

Auditions must be submitted by March 1 for scholarship consideration

Eligibility

Fall enrollment only

Must audition and be accepted into the program

Program Requirements

Senior capstone project required in the final year to complete the degree (THR 448 Theatre Senior Capstone Project)

Transfer Pathway

BA Theatre transfer applicants may enter with junior standing through UTampa's published Florida public-community-college and articulation pathways. The Theatre admission audition remains required for transfer applicants.

Transfer Admissions · ut.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Submit audition video via SpartanStart Portal (access granted after applying)

Or audition in person at an official Admissions Open House

Contact

Nicole Crowther, Assistant Professor

Ncrowther@ut.edu | (813) 257-3854

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarship

Up to $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year)

Audition must be submitted by March 1

Qualifications

New entering student (fall term entry only)

Completed admissions application and acceptance for full-time study

Major in musical theatre, theatre, or dance

Experience in high school or community theatre productions

Demonstrated ability in stage movement, acting, and singing

Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0

Must maintain cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

40%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

10.6K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,260

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,962

Before aid

Average net price

$36,211

After aid

Tuition And Costs · ut.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design, and stage management

Theatre history, literature, and criticism alongside performance training

Small class sizes with individualized faculty attention

Career development audition seminar

Performance & Productions

Students may audition for roles in 6 annual productions

Participation in production assignments and tech crews

Musical theatre, dramatic theatre, and cabaret performances

Professional Development

In-residence workshops with established theatre artists

Internship opportunities with local theme parks and theatre companies

Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)

Updated Aug 26, 3:54 PM