BA in Performing Arts
Principia College — Elsah, IL
About this program
Principia College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 450 students in Elsah, Illinois, on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, about 30 miles north of St. Louis. Principia College is the only four-year college in the world restricted to Christian Scientists, with admission requiring Christian Science affiliation. Despite its small size, Principia has a vibrant performing arts program centered in the Department of Performing Arts, with venues including the experimental Davis Black Box Theatre, the renovated McVay Center for the Performing Arts, and the spacious Cox Auditorium. Productions are described as "Broadway in Elsah" in quality. Students earn Actors' Equity points through Principia's partnership with the local Bankside Repertory Theatre Company. The department participates in regional theatre festivals and maintains an annual Los Angeles Spring Break trip where students visit studios, network, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry. Study abroad in the United Kingdom is also available.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a dance audition
Not Required
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