Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
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)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•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 & CLASS SIZE
•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
CURRICULUM 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
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
What's The Process
ADMISSIONS 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
NOTIFICATION TIMELINE
•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)
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
Program info updated Mar 23, 11:44 PM
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)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•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 & CLASS SIZE
•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
CURRICULUM 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 Mar 23, 11:44 PM
Academic School Information
4.36
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
90%
Grad Rate
7,055
Enrollment
$73,490
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$25,914
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,038
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,096
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$3,106
Family Income $30k - $48k$881
Family Income $48k - $75k$5,916
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,803
Family Income $110k+$34,370
