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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FOCUS
•Degree designed by playwrights, dramaturgs, critics, and scholars
•Entirely new artistic path combining playwriting, dramaturgy, criticism, and scholarship
•Study with nationally recognized playwriting faculty
•Additional guidance for senior projects
SENIOR CAPSTONE OPTIONS
•Write a full-length play
•Dramaturg a mainstage production
•Write an extended scholarly paper
•Produce a blog of theatre criticism
FLEXIBILITY
•Training in all areas of theatre — acting, design, technical, management
•Flexibility to pursue multiple theatre career paths
ADVISOR
•Sarah Grunnah — sarahgrunnah@weber.edu
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityFeb 1, 2026
Rolling
Out-of-State Fee
$30
Program AppApplication
Apply atairtable.com
Deadline
Virtual Submission DeadlineOct 31, 2025
Audition
On-Campus Interviews (Val A. Browning Center)Feb 21, 2026
Interview Requirements
RESUME (required)
•Current resume
PHOTO (required)
•Current photo
WRITING SAMPLE (required)
•Not to exceed 10 pages
VIDEO INTRODUCTION & PORTFOLIO (required)
•Record a video including:
-A brief introduction of yourself
-A PowerPoint or Google Slides portfolio narrated by you (3-minute max)
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment
SUBMISSION PORTAL
•Virtual materials submitted via Airtable form
•No Acceptd or SlideRoom portal
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•Portfolio review and interview — not a performance audition
•Must interview to be considered for theatre-specific scholarships
HOW TO SUBMIT
•Option 1: Attend the on-campus interview day
•Option 2: Submit a virtual portfolio and interview via the Airtable submission form
VIRTUAL SUBMISSION
•Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
•Upload resume, photo, writing sample, and video via the submission form
UTAH UNIFIED AUDITIONS
•If participating in Utah Unified Auditions, no separate submission required — WSU faculty attend this event
CONTACT
•andrewlewis@weber.edu
Scholarship Info
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Theatre-specific scholarships and waivers available
•Must interview to be considered for theatre-specific scholarships
•Apply for admission and scholarship applications early for priority status
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Academic School Information
3.31
Avg GPA (W)
43%
Grad Rate
15,619
Enrollment
$56,287
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,391
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,084
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,722
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$8,396
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,834
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,076
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,379
Family Income $110k+$14,750
