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William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA

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Program

BA Theatre

Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Program

BA Theatre

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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BA Theatre

Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Triple-threat curriculum combines four acting levels with ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, movement, and applied voice

Musical Theatre Workshop, Shakespeare, screen acting, text analysis, and theatre history support professional preparation

Faculty include Actors' Equity Association members, and guest artists have included Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block

Performance & Productions

Four productions per year: two mainstage productions, including at least one musical, and two faculty- or guest-directed black-box productions

Senior Showcase and Student Showcase provide additional performance opportunities

Students work in both musical and non-musical productions

Professional Development

Christ-centered training integrates faith, artistic practice, and entrepreneurial storytelling

The 120-unit BA includes professional preparation and either a professional experience or senior project

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,150

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,062

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Triple-threat curriculum combines four acting levels with ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, movement, and applied voice

Musical Theatre Workshop, Shakespeare, screen acting, text analysis, and theatre history support professional preparation

Faculty include Actors' Equity Association members, and guest artists have included Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block

Performance & Productions

Four productions per year: two mainstage productions, including at least one musical, and two faculty- or guest-directed black-box productions

Senior Showcase and Student Showcase provide additional performance opportunities

Students work in both musical and non-musical productions

Professional Development

Christ-centered training integrates faith, artistic practice, and entrepreneurial storytelling

The 120-unit BA includes professional preparation and either a professional experience or senior project

Program Highlights

Training

Triple-threat curriculum combines four acting levels with ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, movement, and applied voice

Musical Theatre Workshop, Shakespeare, screen acting, text analysis, and theatre history support professional preparation

Faculty include Actors' Equity Association members, and guest artists have included Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block

Performance & Productions

Four productions per year: two mainstage productions, including at least one musical, and two faculty- or guest-directed black-box productions

Senior Showcase and Student Showcase provide additional performance opportunities

Students work in both musical and non-musical productions

Professional Development

Christ-centered training integrates faith, artistic practice, and entrepreneurial storytelling

The 120-unit BA includes professional preparation and either a professional experience or senior project

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website

Opens

Jun 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Priority Dates Deadlines · jessup.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Optional Song

30 seconds of a song, if you sing

Monologues

One Monologue, 1 Min Max

One monologue, preferably from a play

Dance

Optional Dance

Perform 30 seconds of dance or submit a video, if you dance

Additional Materials

Headshot

Headshot or recent photo

Resume

Resume or list of previous theatre experience

Theatre · jessup.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Jessup University's direct online application

No separate audition submission portal is used

Transfer Pathway

California community college Theatre AA-T or AS-T graduates who meet Jessup transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission and 60 units toward the BA Theatre degree. Admission to the Musical Theatre specialization still requires its published audition.

2026 2027 Catalog Final 2.Pdf · jessup.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the Musical Theatre specialization is audition-only

Applicants not accepted to Musical Theatre are placed in the Acting specialization

Theatre scholarship consideration is also available through a scheduled audition

Email theatre@jessup.edu to schedule; a current student coordinates a weekday time

Audition Expectations

A brief interview with theatre faculty follows the audition

Scholarship Info

Jessup Theatre Scholarship

Scholarships available for majors, minors, and non-majors involved in the theatre department

Email theatre@jessup.edu to schedule a scholarship audition

Audition includes a brief interview with theatre faculty

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,150

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,062

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Triple-threat curriculum combines four acting levels with ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, movement, and applied voice

Musical Theatre Workshop, Shakespeare, screen acting, text analysis, and theatre history support professional preparation

Faculty include Actors' Equity Association members, and guest artists have included Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block

Performance & Productions

Four productions per year: two mainstage productions, including at least one musical, and two faculty- or guest-directed black-box productions

Senior Showcase and Student Showcase provide additional performance opportunities

Students work in both musical and non-musical productions

Professional Development

Christ-centered training integrates faith, artistic practice, and entrepreneurial storytelling

The 120-unit BA includes professional preparation and either a professional experience or senior project

Updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM

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