Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Concentration in General Theatre

No audition or interview is required for admission to the General BA Program.

General Theatre BA Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Concentration in Performance

The next in-person auditions will be held at the Department of Theatre on Saturday, January 25, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The deadline for submitting a video audition is Friday, January 24, 2025.

Performance BA Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Concentration in Design and Technology

Students interested in applying for the Design & Technology Concentration should submit a digital portfolio (either as a website or PowerPoint style presentation), resume, and a brief statement expressing your interest in the design/tech concentration through email to Kimberly Schnormeier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by March 31. Questions about portfolios and resumes may also be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Design/Tech BA Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre in Musical Theatre

Deadline to submit prescreen application: January 24, 2025

• CAP Auditions in St. Louis, MO: November 7-10, 2024
• Chicago Unified Auditions: Monday-Wednesday, February 3-5, 2025
• On-Campus Audition Dates:
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Virtual Audition: Saturday, January 18, 2025

Musical Theatre BFA Admission and Audition Requirements