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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Faculty with extensive industry experience

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Applied project work as performer, director, and production specialist

Performance & Productions

Student-written and directed work featured on stage

Required experience in acting, directing, and technical theatre

Active community theatre scene in Topeka for off-campus opportunities

KCACTF Region 5 participation

Professional Development

Professional portfolio development

Master classes, workshops, and critiques

Internship opportunities

Study Abroad

Department-supported study abroad with scholarship assistance

Students performed original work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Summer 2025), with another planned for Summer 2028

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

4.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,256

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,952

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,326

Before aid

Average net price

$15,280

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · washburn.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Faculty with extensive industry experience

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Applied project work as performer, director, and production specialist

Performance & Productions

Student-written and directed work featured on stage

Required experience in acting, directing, and technical theatre

Active community theatre scene in Topeka for off-campus opportunities

KCACTF Region 5 participation

Professional Development

Professional portfolio development

Master classes, workshops, and critiques

Internship opportunities

Study Abroad

Department-supported study abroad with scholarship assistance

Students performed original work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Summer 2025), with another planned for Summer 2028

Program Highlights

Training

Faculty with extensive industry experience

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Applied project work as performer, director, and production specialist

Performance & Productions

Student-written and directed work featured on stage

Required experience in acting, directing, and technical theatre

Active community theatre scene in Topeka for off-campus opportunities

KCACTF Region 5 participation

Professional Development

Professional portfolio development

Master classes, workshops, and critiques

Internship opportunities

Study Abroad

Department-supported study abroad with scholarship assistance

Students performed original work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Summer 2025), with another planned for Summer 2028

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

International Fee

$70

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergradapp · washburn.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Scholarship AuditionFeb 5, 2027

Scholarship Audition (by appointment)

Feb 6, 2027Mar 6, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition Priority DeadlineFeb 6, 2027

Scholarships · washburn.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two-Minute Audition

Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and one song

Total time: 2 minutes

If including a song, bring sheet music for accompanist

No recorded accompaniment

Additional Materials

Resume

Resume of prior work

Current students should include current GPA

Headshot

Headshot Photo

Transcript

High school transcripts (new students only)

Scholarships · washburn.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Washburn undergraduate application

Rolling admissions

No application fee for domestic students

Eligibility

Open to students of all majors

Common to declare Theatre major at enrollment

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission or to declare the major

Scholarship auditions held February 6, 2026

February 7 by appointment

Video auditions accepted (deadline: February 6 at 5:00 PM)

Bring or email resume, transcript, and headshot

Technical theatre students: present a portfolio of prior work (approx. 2-minute presentation)

Contact: theatre@washburn.edu

Scholarship Info

Eligibility

Open to students of all majors

Available for incoming freshmen, current students, and transfer students

Requirements

Must be enrolled full-time

Must take at least 3 hours of theatre courses per semester

Must maintain 2.0 overall GPA and 2.5 GPA in theatre courses

Must participate in all productions as assigned

Non-performance assignments require minimum 30-hour commitment per show

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

4.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,256

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,952

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,326

Before aid

Average net price

$15,280

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · washburn.edu College Scorecard

Training

Faculty with extensive industry experience

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Applied project work as performer, director, and production specialist

Performance & Productions

Student-written and directed work featured on stage

Required experience in acting, directing, and technical theatre

Active community theatre scene in Topeka for off-campus opportunities

KCACTF Region 5 participation

Professional Development

Professional portfolio development

Master classes, workshops, and critiques

Internship opportunities

Study Abroad

Department-supported study abroad with scholarship assistance

Students performed original work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Summer 2025), with another planned for Summer 2028

Updated 3d ago