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Webster University

St. Louis, MO

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Training

•Highly specialized program combining directing, acting, design, and stage management across all four years

•Five major directing projects culminating in a full-length capstone production in the final semester

•Mandatory London study abroad semester broadens international theatrical perspective

Notable Alumni

•Steve H. Broadnax III — directed 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' on Broadway

•Gregory Almanza — Director Fellow at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Professional Development

•Assistant directing on productions at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

•Faculty are working professional artists and playwrights with Broadway and regional credits

•BA flexibility allows electives in business, English, and additional conservatory courses

•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

Academic info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$27,047

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$31,750

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$22,359

$30-48k$22,083

$48-75k$27,257

$75-110k$29,315

$110k+$31,314

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Highly specialized program combining directing, acting, design, and stage management across all four years

•Five major directing projects culminating in a full-length capstone production in the final semester

•Mandatory London study abroad semester broadens international theatrical perspective

Notable Alumni

•Steve H. Broadnax III — directed 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' on Broadway

•Gregory Almanza — Director Fellow at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Professional Development

•Assistant directing on productions at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

•Faculty are working professional artists and playwrights with Broadway and regional credits

•BA flexibility allows electives in business, English, and additional conservatory courses

•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

Program Highlights

Training

•Highly specialized program combining directing, acting, design, and stage management across all four years

•Five major directing projects culminating in a full-length capstone production in the final semester

•Mandatory London study abroad semester broadens international theatrical perspective

Notable Alumni

•Steve H. Broadnax III — directed 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' on Broadway

•Gregory Almanza — Director Fellow at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Professional Development

•Assistant directing on productions at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

•Faculty are working professional artists and playwrights with Broadway and regional credits

•BA flexibility allows electives in business, English, and additional conservatory courses

•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

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Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Fee

Audition Request Fee

$30

Auditions

On-CampusDec 5, 2025

On-CampusDec 6, 2025

On-CampusJan 23, 2026

Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 24, 2026

Unified Auditions (New York, NY)Jan 25, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 1, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 2, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 3, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 4, 2026

Unified Auditions (Chicago, IL)Feb 5, 2026

Unified Auditions (Los Angeles, CA)Feb 7, 2026

Unified Auditions (Los Angeles, CA)Feb 8, 2026

On-CampusFeb 20, 2026

On-CampusFeb 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

•Two Contrasting MONOLOGUES, no more than 3 min total

•Choose characters close to yourself in age from scripts written after 1930

•Selections should be of a contrasting nature

•Must be memorized and fully prepared

Material Selection

•Do NOT select Shakespeare or classical pieces

•Do not do extreme characterizations of body, voice, or speech

•Characters should be as natural, authentic, and close to you in real life as possible

•Do not alter your dialect or accent — use your own speech

Additional Materials

Portfolio

•Showcase materials demonstrating your work and interest in theatre and/or the arts

•If you have directed: bring pictures, video, promptbook, program, etc.

•May also include work in acting, design, choreography, opera, singing, photography, video, film, painting, design, or writing

•Share your artistic interests

Essay with Pictures

•Separate from the university admission essay

•750-1,000 words on ONE of the following:

-Tell a compelling story and describe how you would bring it to the stage

-What surprises or inspires you about live performance? How might you create such a moment?

-How would you share your passion for theatre with children? Describe a project you could direct

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Webster via school website, Common App, or Coalition App

•Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee after applying

•Audition coordinator contacts you to schedule

Important Notes

•Must be academically accepted before audition results are released

•Acceptd submissions are optional — not considered final auditions

•Virtual auditions available only in extenuating circumstances

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Must submit university application before requesting audition

•Complete Audition Request form and submit $30 fee

•Audition coordinator will contact with scheduling information

Audition Expectations

•Two parts: monologue audition + interview with portfolio review

•Check-in at 8:30 a.m., auditions conclude by early afternoon

•May be asked to do exercises and improvisations during audition

•Dress in comfortable clothing for brief group warm-up session

•Time to change before performing audition pieces

Scholarship Info

•Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts awards over $225,000 annually in theatre-specific scholarships

•Most awards reserved for third- and fourth-year students, with some available to first-year students

•No separate application — awards determined in consultation with recruiting faculty and Office of Financial Aid

Academic info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$27,047

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$31,750

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$22,359

$30-48k$22,083

$48-75k$27,257

$75-110k$29,315

$110k+$31,314

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Highly specialized program combining directing, acting, design, and stage management across all four years

•Five major directing projects culminating in a full-length capstone production in the final semester

•Mandatory London study abroad semester broadens international theatrical perspective

Notable Alumni

•Steve H. Broadnax III — directed 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' on Broadway

•Gregory Almanza — Director Fellow at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Professional Development

•Assistant directing on productions at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (LORT), The Muny, and St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

•Faculty are working professional artists and playwrights with Broadway and regional credits

•BA flexibility allows electives in business, English, and additional conservatory courses

•Over $225,000 in conservatory-specific scholarships awarded annually

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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