Bradley University

imagination. creativity. communication.
Department of theatre arts
General Admission Info: 

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree program in Theatre Arts requires successful admission to Bradley University. All students desiring to pursue a BA or BS degree with a concentration in Performance or Production are required to audition or present their design/theatre technology portfolio prior to admission in the concentration. Students will be required to demonstrate basic talents and show they have the potential to grow as a theatre artist as well as possess the commitment and discipline essential for successful completion of their studies. The Performance Concentration Audition shall consist of two contrasting monologues, one serious and one comic, plus an optional 16 bars of music. The entire audition should not exceed 3 minutes. The Production Concentration Portfolio presentation shall consist of the presentation of production photographs; drafting, drawings, and sketches of scenery, props, costumes, art, and/or makeup projects; light plots; CAD projects; sound recording; or a stage manager’s prompt-book. The entire portfolio review should not exceed 10 minutes. For more information contact the Department Chairperson. 

General Requirements: 

In addition to University and College requirements, theatre arts majors must earn a C or better in every required course for the major and maintain a 2.5 gradepoint average in all theatre courses. Students may not enroll in a theatre arts course for which a required course is a prerequisite unless they have earned a C or better in the required course.