Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•BA in Theatre combines theatre with the liberal arts — students minor in other subjects or follow directed study in directing, playwriting, or theatre management
FACULTY & INDUSTRY
•Faculty have won Tony Awards, Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle Awards, and Hollywood Drama-Logue Awards
•Guest artists and directors at the top of their fields provide industry contacts
•Department partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond's leading professional theatre company
NOTABLE ALUMNI & WORK
•Students and faculty have worked on AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies, Lincoln, and Loving
•Alumni have landed positions with The Public Theater, Seattle Children's Theatre, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), and Santa Fe Opera
•Alumni have appeared in productions from Netflix, FOX, Disney, and Paramount
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Scholarship DeadlineNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Extended DeadlineMar 15, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Scholarship Priority DeadlineNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
FAFSA Priority DeadlineFeb 1, 2026
Auditions
Interview (On Campus)Nov 14, 2025
Interview (On Campus)Nov 21, 2025
Interview (On Campus)Dec 5, 2025
Interview (On Campus)Jan 16, 2026
Interview Requirements
•Theatrical resume (one-page resume highlighting relevant experience and training)
•STATEMENT OF INTENT (one to two paragraphs explaining why you are interested in pursuing a BA in Theatre, your goals, and what you hope to achieve)
•Upload materials via the VCU application portal before your interview date
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•BA in Theatre applicants do not audition — they interview with faculty
•No audition video required
MUSICAL THEATRE
•Students interested in Musical Theatre apply as Performance majors and audition for the MT concentration at the start of Fall semester
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•Faculty interview in your area of interest — be prepared to articulate your specific interests in the VCU program and to ask questions
•All interviews held 12:30–5 PM at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave, Richmond, VA
DAY-OF SCHEDULE
•Group general info and Q&A session
•Faculty interview in area of interest
•Tour of Theatre facilities and conversation with current students
•Parents encouraged to attend — a parent Q&A session is held after applicants head to interviews
BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW
•Log into the application portal to select your interview date and upload required materials
•The department will send more information in advance of your interview date
Scholarship Info
•First-year applicants who submit Common App and transcripts by November 1 are automatically considered for Presidential, Provost, and Deans' scholarships
Program info updated Mar 27, 12:04 AM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•BA in Theatre combines theatre with the liberal arts — students minor in other subjects or follow directed study in directing, playwriting, or theatre management
FACULTY & INDUSTRY
•Faculty have won Tony Awards, Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle Awards, and Hollywood Drama-Logue Awards
•Guest artists and directors at the top of their fields provide industry contacts
•Department partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond's leading professional theatre company
NOTABLE ALUMNI & WORK
•Students and faculty have worked on AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies, Lincoln, and Loving
•Alumni have landed positions with The Public Theater, Seattle Children's Theatre, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), and Santa Fe Opera
•Alumni have appeared in productions from Netflix, FOX, Disney, and Paramount
Updated Mar 27, 12:04 AM
Academic School Information
3.63
Avg GPA (W)
93%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
20,753
Enrollment
$58,128
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$16,945
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,109
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,433
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,512
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,777
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,925
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,691
Family Income $110k+$32,739
