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Admission Requirements

Admission to the Department of Theatre is by AUDITION ONLY. There are a limited number of spaces in the Freshman class each year. Prospective students must complete the following:

  • A Letter of Application
  • Headshot and Theatre Resumé
  • Interview including presentation of portfolio materials demonstrating previous theatre involvement (may include design/tech, dramaturgy, playwriting, or other supporting materials) OR
  • Presentation of Audition/Interview - 2 contrasting monologues, not to exceed 3 minutes total
  • Two Letters of Recommendation from teacher/advisor that speak to applicant's academic and artistic abilities

Programs of Study:
BA in Theatre Arts
BFA with an emphasis in Acting/Directing
BFA with an emphasis in Design/Technical Theatre
BSEd in Theatre Education

All incoming freshman are admitted to the BA program during their freshman year, and may apply to one of the other areas of study as part of the Freshman Jury process.
For Retention: All Theatre Majors are required to maintain a 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their program of study.

For more information or to schedule an interview or audition, please contact the Department of Theatre at 706-507-8400.

*On-campus auditions/interviews for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 are as follows:

  • October 2009 - at Georgia Theatre Conference
  • October 23, 2009 - On-Campus Auditions (by Appointment only - call for time)
  • February 12, 2010 - at Georgia Thespians
  • February 13, 2010 - at Georgia Thespians
  • March 2010 - at SETC

    For more information, please call 706-507-8400.

Auditions at regional and state conferences (GA Thespians, GTC, etc.) are accepted.

 

Forms


Audition Application (PDF)

Recommendation Form (PDF)

 

 

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