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BA Theatre

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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

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

Newstudents Contundergrad.Pdf · westga.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

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

Program Highlights

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Early ActionOct 31, 2026

PriorityJan 31, 2027

Admission DeadlineAug 8, 2027

Dates Deadlines · westga.edu

Program AppApplication

Audition

Destination Theatre: High School Senior EditionFeb 22, 2027

Theatre Scholarships · westga.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the UWG application portal

No separate audition portal required

Admission Pathway

BA students may audition into the BFA program after completing THEA 1000 (typically in second year)

Requires 15 credit hours, 2.5 overall GPA, and 3.0 GPA in Theatre courses

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required — admission is through the university application

Declare Theatre as your major upon applying to UWG

Optional scholarship consideration may include audition or interview talent demonstration

Destination Theatre is an annual scholarship audition/interview and immersion event for high school seniors

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

Newstudents Contundergrad.Pdf · westga.edu College Scorecard

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 6d ago