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BA Theatre Arts

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Immersive acting and directing education through small studio classes and collaborative workshops

Coursework in character development, vocal and movement work, and performer care

One-on-one faculty mentoring tailored to individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Participate in faculty-directed mainstage and student-directed productions from your first semester

Present work at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Madeleine Hebert '20 earned a national Kennedy Center award

Professional Development

Faculty actively working as artists in New York City and across New England

Graduates accepted into MFA Acting, MFA Design, and MA/PhD Theatre programs

Internships at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Berkshire Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Barrington Stage, and more

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

81%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

3.6K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,934

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,014

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,482

Before aid

Average net price

$16,721

After aid

Cost Attendance · westfield.ma.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 6:34 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Immersive acting and directing education through small studio classes and collaborative workshops

Coursework in character development, vocal and movement work, and performer care

One-on-one faculty mentoring tailored to individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Participate in faculty-directed mainstage and student-directed productions from your first semester

Present work at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Madeleine Hebert '20 earned a national Kennedy Center award

Professional Development

Faculty actively working as artists in New York City and across New England

Graduates accepted into MFA Acting, MFA Design, and MA/PhD Theatre programs

Internships at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Berkshire Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Barrington Stage, and more

Program Highlights

Training

Immersive acting and directing education through small studio classes and collaborative workshops

Coursework in character development, vocal and movement work, and performer care

One-on-one faculty mentoring tailored to individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Participate in faculty-directed mainstage and student-directed productions from your first semester

Present work at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Madeleine Hebert '20 earned a national Kennedy Center award

Professional Development

Faculty actively working as artists in New York City and across New England

Graduates accepted into MFA Acting, MFA Design, and MA/PhD Theatre programs

Internships at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Berkshire Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Barrington Stage, and more

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$50

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Preferred Standard DeadlineMar 1, 2027

First Year · westfield.ma.edu

Post-Enrollment 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.

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Theatre Arts Degree Ba Performance Track · westfield.ma.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply to Westfield State University via Common App or the school application portal

All theatre arts majors are automatically enrolled in the Theatre Studies track

Performance track placement requires a successful post-enrollment audition with Theatre Arts Faculty

What's The Process

Gateway Audition

All students enter the BA Theatre Arts program in the Theatre Studies track

Placement in the Performance track is granted at the discretion of the Theatre Arts Faculty following an audition

The audition takes place after enrollment, not as part of initial university admission

Contact

James McNamara, Chair, Theatre Arts Department

Jmcnamara@westfield.ma.edu | 413-572-8369

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

81%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

3.6K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,934

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,014

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,482

Before aid

Average net price

$16,721

After aid

Cost Attendance · westfield.ma.edu College Scorecard

Training

Immersive acting and directing education through small studio classes and collaborative workshops

Coursework in character development, vocal and movement work, and performer care

One-on-one faculty mentoring tailored to individual creative interests

Performance & Productions

Participate in faculty-directed mainstage and student-directed productions from your first semester

Present work at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)

Madeleine Hebert '20 earned a national Kennedy Center award

Professional Development

Faculty actively working as artists in New York City and across New England

Graduates accepted into MFA Acting, MFA Design, and MA/PhD Theatre programs

Internships at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Berkshire Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Barrington Stage, and more

Updated Aug 27, 6:34 PM

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