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BM Music Education

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Minor Theatre

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Program Recognition

•Cross-disciplinary concentration combining acting, design/technology, and writing for theatre

•Courses include aspects of film production

•NAST-accredited program

Training

•Perform and work at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + black box)

•5-6 major productions per year with the West Georgia Theatre Company

•Faculty create a nurturing, safe environment with high standards

Notable Alumni

•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; started as a BA Theatre major before pursuing performance

•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; also appeared in Ozark and Doom Patrol

Degree Flexibility

•Broad skillset across multiple theatre disciplines

•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry

•Student assistantships available

School Info

Snapshot

3.46

Avg GPA (W)

52%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

7.5K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,270

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,786

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Cross-disciplinary concentration combining acting, design/technology, and writing for theatre

•Courses include aspects of film production

•NAST-accredited program

Training

•Perform and work at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + black box)

•5-6 major productions per year with the West Georgia Theatre Company

•Faculty create a nurturing, safe environment with high standards

Notable Alumni

•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; started as a BA Theatre major before pursuing performance

•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; also appeared in Ozark and Doom Patrol

Degree Flexibility

•Broad skillset across multiple theatre disciplines

•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry

•Student assistantships available

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Cross-disciplinary concentration combining acting, design/technology, and writing for theatre

•Courses include aspects of film production

•NAST-accredited program

Training

•Perform and work at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + black box)

•5-6 major productions per year with the West Georgia Theatre Company

•Faculty create a nurturing, safe environment with high standards

Notable Alumni

•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; started as a BA Theatre major before pursuing performance

•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; also appeared in Ozark and Doom Patrol

Degree Flexibility

•Broad skillset across multiple theatre disciplines

•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry

•Student assistantships available

Key Info

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$40

Deadline

Early ActionOct 31, 2026

PriorityJan 31, 2027

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Destination Theatre: High School Senior EditionFeb 22, 2027

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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. The gateway audition is an internal program gate after enrollment; scholarship audition details, when listed, are separate from admission.Gateway source

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to UWG through the university application

•No separate application portal is published for the internal BFA review

Eligibility

•Transfer students are encouraged to take THEA 1000 during their first UWG semester

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students may take THEA 1000 in their first UWG semester to prepare for the internal BFA audition or portfolio jury. Admission to the BFA still depends on passing the faculty review.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Students begin as Pre-Theatre majors and complete at least 15 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA before BFA consideration

•Complete THEA 1000 to prepare for a juried audition or portfolio presentation before a faculty committee

•The jury takes place at the end of the semester

•Incoming students may audition or present a portfolio at Destination Theatre for scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Incoming Freshmen

•Friends of Theatre New Talent Award (~$800/year, endowed) — 3.0 GPA required

•Encore Theatre Company Achievement Scholarship (~$800-$1,000/year, endowed) — talent demonstration via audition or interview

•Destination Theatre — annual scholarship audition/interview and immersion event for high school seniors

Continuing Students

•Multiple endowed scholarships ranging from $400-$1,000/year

•Awards based on GPA, dedication, and financial need

•Apply through the UWG scholarships portal

School Info

Snapshot

3.46

Avg GPA (W)

52%

Admit Rate

school-wide

43%

Grad Rate

7.5K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,270

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,786

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Cross-disciplinary concentration combining acting, design/technology, and writing for theatre

•Courses include aspects of film production

•NAST-accredited program

Training

•Perform and work at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + black box)

•5-6 major productions per year with the West Georgia Theatre Company

•Faculty create a nurturing, safe environment with high standards

Notable Alumni

•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; started as a BA Theatre major before pursuing performance

•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; also appeared in Ozark and Doom Patrol

Degree Flexibility

•Broad skillset across multiple theatre disciplines

•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry

•Student assistantships available

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