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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the West Georgia Theatre Company, producing 5-6 mainstage productions per year
TRAINING
•Perform at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + intimate black box)
•Emphasis on acting, directing, designing, constructing, and playwriting
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Little Eva/Shirelle); UWG 30 Under 30 honoree
•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; credits include Ozark, Doom Patrol, and The Tomorrow War
•Candy McLellan '16 — Atlanta-based actor seen at Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and Actors Express; credits include Sweet Magnolias
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry
•Pathway to the BFA program for students who want intensive professional training
Academic info
Snapshot
3.46
Avg GPA (W)
52%
Admit Rate
school-wide
43%
Grad Rate
7,520
Enrollment
$49,587
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,786
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$6,088
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,800
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,339
$30-48k$10,523
$48-75k$12,957
$75-110k$15,471
$110k+$16,810
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the West Georgia Theatre Company, producing 5-6 mainstage productions per year
TRAINING
•Perform at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts (455-seat mainstage + intimate black box)
•Emphasis on acting, directing, designing, constructing, and playwriting
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Gabrielle Elisabeth '14 — Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Little Eva/Shirelle); UWG 30 Under 30 honoree
•Terrence J. Smith '14 — featured in the Spielberg/Winfrey-produced film The Color Purple; credits include Ozark, Doom Patrol, and The Tomorrow War
•Candy McLellan '16 — Atlanta-based actor seen at Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and Actors Express; credits include Sweet Magnolias
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located near Atlanta — Georgia's booming film and television industry
•Pathway to the BFA program for students who want intensive professional training
Updated 3d ago
