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 24, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The deadline for submitting a video audition is Friday, January 23, 2026.
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 Therrin Eber, Head of Design & Technology, at
If you have questions about portfolios and resumes, those should also be addressed to
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Deadline to submit prescreen application: January 15, 2026
- CAP Auditions in St. Louis, MO: November 14-15, 2025
- Chicago Unified Auditions: Monday-Wednesday, February 2-4, 2026
- On-Campus Audition Dates:
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Virtual Audition: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Musical Theatre BFA Admission and Audition Requirements
Casting Policy
Casting for productions is influenced by the need to provide students with a process and performance experience that is educational, practical, challenging, and significant in a professional setting that models the real-world dynamics our students are likely to encounter following graduation.