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Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA

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Program

BA Theater

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theater

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Theater

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

•Hands-on experience through Harper Joy Theatre's seasonal productions, including acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical roles

•Paid positions available in scene shop, costume shop, and box office

•Student-led performance groups include Drama Club and Whitman Musical Theater Project

•Dedicated annual dance concert

Professional Development

•Guest Artist Program brings working theater professionals to campus for seasonal productions

•Studio Series hosts guest dance artists for workshops, performances, and moderated discussions

Study Abroad

•Partnership with the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London

•Study dramatic arts in one of the world's theater capitals while building professional connections

Degree Flexibility

•Well-rounded training spanning acting, choreography, design, technical production, and theater history

•Small, supportive departmental community

•Senior capstone project in production or written research with oral thesis defense

Academic info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

38%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$68K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$33,313

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$64,050

before aid

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

$0-30k$13,567

$30-48k$11,596

$48-75k$21,915

$75-110k$27,237

$110k+$47,679

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Hands-on experience through Harper Joy Theatre's seasonal productions, including acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical roles

•Paid positions available in scene shop, costume shop, and box office

•Student-led performance groups include Drama Club and Whitman Musical Theater Project

•Dedicated annual dance concert

Professional Development

•Guest Artist Program brings working theater professionals to campus for seasonal productions

•Studio Series hosts guest dance artists for workshops, performances, and moderated discussions

Study Abroad

•Partnership with the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London

•Study dramatic arts in one of the world's theater capitals while building professional connections

Degree Flexibility

•Well-rounded training spanning acting, choreography, design, technical production, and theater history

•Small, supportive departmental community

•Senior capstone project in production or written research with oral thesis defense

Program Highlights

Training

•Hands-on experience through Harper Joy Theatre's seasonal productions, including acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical roles

•Paid positions available in scene shop, costume shop, and box office

•Student-led performance groups include Drama Club and Whitman Musical Theater Project

•Dedicated annual dance concert

Professional Development

•Guest Artist Program brings working theater professionals to campus for seasonal productions

•Studio Series hosts guest dance artists for workshops, performances, and moderated discussions

Study Abroad

•Partnership with the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London

•Study dramatic arts in one of the world's theater capitals while building professional connections

Degree Flexibility

•Well-rounded training spanning acting, choreography, design, technical production, and theater history

•Small, supportive departmental community

•Senior capstone project in production or written research with oral thesis defense

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$60Waiver

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIJan 10, 2027

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Program AppApplication

Deadline

ED I Talent ScholarshipNov 20, 2026

ED II Talent ScholarshipJan 15, 2027

Regular Decision Talent ScholarshipJan 22, 2027

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Resume (required for scholarship)

•Resume of experience in theater, dance, or related skills

Letters of recommendation (required for scholarship)

•Two letters of recommendation pertaining to theater experience

Official Source

Good to Know

Eligibility

•Transfer students interested in the scholarship should contact the Talent Scholarship Coordinator before their admission deadline

Important Notes

•Scholarship application accessed via applicant portal after submitting Whitman admission application

•Scholarship deadline is approximately five days after the corresponding admission deadline

•Playwriting applicants must submit materials at least two weeks before their interview

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission to the BA Theater major is through the university application only

•No audition, portfolio, or interview required for program admission

•An audition and interview may be required for Theater & Dance Talent Scholarship consideration

•Contact: talent@whitman.edu or 509-527-5279

Scholarship Info

Theater & Dance Talent Scholarship

•Four-year renewable scholarship for incoming students demonstrating outstanding talent or potential in theater arts

•Areas considered: Acting, Dance, Design, Directing, Dramaturgy, Playwriting, Stage Managing, Technical Theater, Production or Theater Management, Marketing for Theater & Dance

•BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply

Scholarship Terms

•Recipients must major or minor in Theater and Dance

•Must participate in one Harper Joy Theatre production per semester

•By end of sophomore year, must have worked in at least two different theater and dance areas

•Junior and senior years involve leadership roles and mentoring new students

•Reviewed by faculty at end of each academic year

Academic info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

38%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$68K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$33,313

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$64,050

before aid

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

$0-30k$13,567

$30-48k$11,596

$48-75k$21,915

$75-110k$27,237

$110k+$47,679

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Hands-on experience through Harper Joy Theatre's seasonal productions, including acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical roles

•Paid positions available in scene shop, costume shop, and box office

•Student-led performance groups include Drama Club and Whitman Musical Theater Project

•Dedicated annual dance concert

Professional Development

•Guest Artist Program brings working theater professionals to campus for seasonal productions

•Studio Series hosts guest dance artists for workshops, performances, and moderated discussions

Study Abroad

•Partnership with the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in London

•Study dramatic arts in one of the world's theater capitals while building professional connections

Degree Flexibility

•Well-rounded training spanning acting, choreography, design, technical production, and theater history

•Small, supportive departmental community

•Senior capstone project in production or written research with oral thesis defense

Updated 5d ago

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