BFA in Directing and Stage Management
Emory & Henry University — Emory
About this program
Emory and Henry University's Theatre programme is 'for students serious about pursuing a career in the theatre.' It offers preprofessional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts school environment. Contact: pjfoster@emoryhenry.edu. UNIQUE BARTER THEATRE PARTNERSHIP: E&H has a formal and unique partnership with Barter Theatre (Abingdon, VA) — the State Theatre of Virginia AND the nation's longest-running professional theatre. Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory and Henry. E&H BFA students have the opportunity to work with Barter artists throughout their four-year degree. SIX DEGREE PATHS: BA in Theatre — no audition required for admission; scholarships available by audition/portfolio. BA in Dance — no audition required for admission; scholarships available by audition/portfolio. BFA in Performance — audition required (two monologues); see full requirements below. BFA in Musical Theatre — audition required (two monologues + two songs + dance); see full requirements below. BFA in Design and Production — portfolio review required; see full requirements below. BFA in Directing and Stage Management — portfolio/directing materials + prepared questions; see full requirements below. AUDITION PROCESS: Super Saturday: in-person, on-campus recruitment event; students offered additional scholarship funds for visiting. Video submissions accepted for BFA admittance and scholarship consideration. After Super Saturday: notified of BFA admittance status and whether advanced to scholarship interview round. Virtual only except for Super Saturday. Platform: Acceptd (app.getacceptd.com/emoryhenrytheatre; $35 fee; fee waivers for economic need on Common App). ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: Students who complete an official campus visit (including Super Saturday) receive additional scholarship funds. FACILITIES: McGlothin Center for the Arts; 30411 Garnand Drive, Emory, Virginia 24327. STUDY ABROAD: E&H ranks in Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programmes.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
In Person and Virtual
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