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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style acting training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, voice, movement, and production

Intensive format with sequential skill development

Notable Alumni

Ian Ferguson (BA Theatre Performance ’09) — professional actor in Dallas/Fort Worth; credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night

French Stewart — attended WTAMU; known for 3rd Rock from the Sun (NBC) and Mom (CBS)

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

6.9K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,080

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,344

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,487

After aid

2627 Tx Guar Fs.Pdf · wtamu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style acting training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, voice, movement, and production

Intensive format with sequential skill development

Notable Alumni

Ian Ferguson (BA Theatre Performance ’09) — professional actor in Dallas/Fort Worth; credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night

French Stewart — attended WTAMU; known for 3rd Rock from the Sun (NBC) and Mom (CBS)

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style acting training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, voice, movement, and production

Intensive format with sequential skill development

Notable Alumni

Ian Ferguson (BA Theatre Performance ’09) — professional actor in Dallas/Fort Worth; credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night

French Stewart — attended WTAMU; known for 3rd Rock from the Sun (NBC) and Mom (CBS)

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App ApplyTexas School Website

Fee

International Fee

$90

Deadline

Fall 2027 Application DeadlineAug 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · wtamu.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Apply

Acceptd

Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Requirements

Two Contrasting monologues, 60 Sec each

Preferably contemporary

Upload a separate video for each monologue

Material Selection

Choose characters within your age range

Avoid use of accents or dialects

Must be memorized and rehearsed

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Current headshot or recent photo

Resume (Required)

Brief acting resume

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Same AS Prescreen

Present the same two contrasting monologues uploaded to Acceptd

Additional Materials

Bring one copy of your headshot to the audition

Bring one copy of your resume to the audition

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to West Texas A&M University via Texas Common Application

Step 2: Submit audition materials via Acceptd

Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1

Acceptd submission deadline: May 1

Acceptd application fees apply (amount visible at submission)

Admission Pathway

Only one Acceptd application needed — faculty can consider you for multiple theatre majors

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit all materials via Acceptd

Acceptd deadline: May 1

Faculty review submissions and respond with acceptance, request for additional materials, or invitation for live audition

Audition Expectations

If invited, present the same monologues uploaded to Acceptd

Bring one copy of headshot and resume

On-campus dates and regional audition venues available at wtamu.edu/theatre/auditions

Scholarship Info

Scholarship consideration included in the audition/review process

Separate university and department scholarship application priority deadline: February 1 (not the Acceptd audition submission deadline)

School Info

Snapshot

3.50

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

6.9K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,080

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,344

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,487

After aid

2627 Tx Guar Fs.Pdf · wtamu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited theatre program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Member of the Texas A&M University System

Training

Pre-professional conservatory-style acting training

Beginning to advanced coursework in acting, voice, movement, and production

Intensive format with sequential skill development

Notable Alumni

Ian Ferguson (BA Theatre Performance ’09) — professional actor in Dallas/Fort Worth; credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night

French Stewart — attended WTAMU; known for 3rd Rock from the Sun (NBC) and Mom (CBS)

Jenny Bailey (’93) — Assistant Director on CBS’s 2 Broke Girls; worked on The West Wing and There Will Be Blood

Facilities

Nationally ranked in academics, campus attractiveness, and affordability

Located in Canyon, TX — gateway to Palo Duro Canyon

Updated 1d ago