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BA Theatre

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Recognition

•B.A. in Theatre with a liberal arts emphasis, fusing historical and theoretical studies with creative work

•All theatre majors take foundational courses in acting, play production, design, theatre history, dramatic literature, and directing

•Minimum of 36 credits required for the major

Training

•Performance classes have fewer than twenty students; design classes as small as six students

•Practicum in Theatre provides leadership opportunities, resume-building experiences, and close contact with faculty mentors

•Opportunities for high-level production assignments and in-depth scholarly research, including Honors projects

Notable Alumni

•Glenn Close '74 — 8x Academy Award nominee, 3x Tony Award winner (Fatal Attraction, The Wife, Sunset Boulevard revival on Broadway)

•Linda Lavin '59 — Tony Award winner for Broadway Bound, starred in TV's Alice for 9 seasons

•Scott Glenn '61 — film career spanning 50+ credits (The Right Stuff, The Silence of the Lambs, The Hunt for Red October)

•Calvin Remsberg '72 — Broadway veteran (The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Man of La Mancha)

Degree Flexibility

•Courses in art, dance, music, psychology, and literature complement the theatre curriculum

•Students advised to take THEA 200 or THEA 150 in their freshman year

Academic info

Snapshot

4.36

Avg GPA (W)

34%

Admit Rate

school-wide

90%

Grad Rate

7.1K

Enrollment

$73K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,096

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$25,914

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$51,038

before aid

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

$0-30k$3,106

$30-48k$881

$48-75k$5,916

$75-110k$16,803

$110k+$34,370

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•B.A. in Theatre with a liberal arts emphasis, fusing historical and theoretical studies with creative work

•All theatre majors take foundational courses in acting, play production, design, theatre history, dramatic literature, and directing

•Minimum of 36 credits required for the major

Training

•Performance classes have fewer than twenty students; design classes as small as six students

•Practicum in Theatre provides leadership opportunities, resume-building experiences, and close contact with faculty mentors

•Opportunities for high-level production assignments and in-depth scholarly research, including Honors projects

Notable Alumni

•Glenn Close '74 — 8x Academy Award nominee, 3x Tony Award winner (Fatal Attraction, The Wife, Sunset Boulevard revival on Broadway)

•Linda Lavin '59 — Tony Award winner for Broadway Bound, starred in TV's Alice for 9 seasons

•Scott Glenn '61 — film career spanning 50+ credits (The Right Stuff, The Silence of the Lambs, The Hunt for Red October)

•Calvin Remsberg '72 — Broadway veteran (The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Man of La Mancha)

Degree Flexibility

•Courses in art, dance, music, psychology, and literature complement the theatre curriculum

•Students advised to take THEA 200 or THEA 150 in their freshman year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•B.A. in Theatre with a liberal arts emphasis, fusing historical and theoretical studies with creative work

•All theatre majors take foundational courses in acting, play production, design, theatre history, dramatic literature, and directing

•Minimum of 36 credits required for the major

Training

•Performance classes have fewer than twenty students; design classes as small as six students

•Practicum in Theatre provides leadership opportunities, resume-building experiences, and close contact with faculty mentors

•Opportunities for high-level production assignments and in-depth scholarly research, including Honors projects

Notable Alumni

•Glenn Close '74 — 8x Academy Award nominee, 3x Tony Award winner (Fatal Attraction, The Wife, Sunset Boulevard revival on Broadway)

•Linda Lavin '59 — Tony Award winner for Broadway Bound, starred in TV's Alice for 9 seasons

•Scott Glenn '61 — film career spanning 50+ credits (The Right Stuff, The Silence of the Lambs, The Hunt for Red October)

•Calvin Remsberg '72 — Broadway veteran (The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Man of La Mancha)

Degree Flexibility

•Courses in art, dance, music, psychology, and literature complement the theatre curriculum

•Students advised to take THEA 200 or THEA 150 in their freshman year

Key Info

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Common App

Fee

$75Waiver

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2025

Application deadlineEarly Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 5, 2026

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for admission to the BA Theatre program

•Students apply through the Common App and are admitted to William & Mary through the standard university admissions process

Decisions

•Early Decision I notifications posted in early December

•Early Decision II notifications posted in early February

•Regular Decision notifications posted by April 1

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Multiple theatre-specific scholarships awarded annually through the Department of Theatre & Performance

•Applications accepted from current students in the Spring semester

•Awards based on talent, dedication, and financial need

Named Awards

•Lang Legacy Award — scholarship support for academically distinguished students with financial need

•Prentice David Hill Dramatic Scholarship — awarded for devotion and talent in theatre

•William & Mary Theatre Scholarship — financial assistance for students demonstrating outstanding dedication to W&M Theatre

•John H. Reese Theatre Award — support for rising juniors and seniors with outstanding artistic contributions (up to $1,000)

•Mary Rosilio Tymchak Scholarship Endowment — support for students majoring or minoring in Theatre or Dance, with first preference to Dance minors

Research & Development

•Linda Lavin Theatre Research Award — covers costs for scholarly and creative research projects

•Martin Jurow Theatre Arts Award — summer internship support with regional/repertory/summer stock theatres

•Louis E. Catron Scholarship — supports artistic growth through off-campus educational experiences

•Albert E. Haak Memorial Award — recognizes proficiency in technical theatre and stagecraft

Academic info

Snapshot

4.36

Avg GPA (W)

34%

Admit Rate

school-wide

90%

Grad Rate

7.1K

Enrollment

$73K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,096

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$25,914

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$51,038

before aid

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

$0-30k$3,106

$30-48k$881

$48-75k$5,916

$75-110k$16,803

$110k+$34,370

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•B.A. in Theatre with a liberal arts emphasis, fusing historical and theoretical studies with creative work

•All theatre majors take foundational courses in acting, play production, design, theatre history, dramatic literature, and directing

•Minimum of 36 credits required for the major

Training

•Performance classes have fewer than twenty students; design classes as small as six students

•Practicum in Theatre provides leadership opportunities, resume-building experiences, and close contact with faculty mentors

•Opportunities for high-level production assignments and in-depth scholarly research, including Honors projects

Notable Alumni

•Glenn Close '74 — 8x Academy Award nominee, 3x Tony Award winner (Fatal Attraction, The Wife, Sunset Boulevard revival on Broadway)

•Linda Lavin '59 — Tony Award winner for Broadway Bound, starred in TV's Alice for 9 seasons

•Scott Glenn '61 — film career spanning 50+ credits (The Right Stuff, The Silence of the Lambs, The Hunt for Red October)

•Calvin Remsberg '72 — Broadway veteran (The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Man of La Mancha)

Degree Flexibility

•Courses in art, dance, music, psychology, and literature complement the theatre curriculum

•Students advised to take THEA 200 or THEA 150 in their freshman year

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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