Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre within the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Saint Louis University creates exceptional learning experiences for the upcoming generation of leaders in the field. A theatre major's education takes place in classrooms, studios, workshops and via the production of theatrical works.

In the classrooms, students examine the concepts, theories and ideas that define theatre and performance. In the studios and workshops, students observe, practice and refine techniques for performing, directing and designing theatre.

In productions, students apply their knowledge and technique to the creation of theatrical work. Each semester Theatre & Dance produces a season of theatrical productions. Mentored by our full-time faculty and staff and visiting artists, students execute a comprehensive range of roles on and off-stage.

Seasonal performances are both on-campus in our proscenium and studio theatres and off-campus in professional venues among the numerous theatres in St. Louis. Students benefit from studying in a city with a vibrant arts scene, where they can attend performances at places like the Fabulous Fox Theatre, located in the Grand Arts Center one block from campus, the newly renovated Peabody Opera House, and the Muny, America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater. Competitive students can pursue internships and professional positions with companies producing everything from star-studded operas to fringe festivals supporting independent artists.

Students who study theatre at SLU immerse themselves in creating theatre. They play lead roles in plays like Macbeth and Godspell. They call the cues for these plays in professional venues. They construct the costumes, program the lights and even design the sets. They direct each other in their own original works. They discover the meaning of theatre and performance for the world and find their roles within that meaning.

Alumni from SLU Theatre work in professional theatre, feature lms, television productions, commercials, and any other milieu that employs actors, writers, directors, producers, dramaturgs, designers or theatrical craftspeople. Some become theatre educators. Theatre Majors also graduate with transferable skills directly applicable to elds such as law, journalism, sales, marketing, management, healthcare, entrepreneurship and any other career where creativity, communication and collaboration skills are necessary.

Have your high school transcript(s) sent electronically. Submitting documents electronically is strongly recommended but may also be mailed to Saint Louis University's Office of Admission.
Additional Application Items
Though not required for admission, the following items are strongly encouraged. Please note that all documents must be submitted electronically at this time.

Standardized Test Scores. ACT/SAT scores are not required as part of the admission process. You may choose to submit ACT/SAT scores if you wish. Learn more about SLU's test-optional policy. SLU does not accept superscores so please be sure to send your composite score and all subscores from each completed test. International students are still required to demonstrate English proficiency, which may require the submission of a standardized test score.
Secondary School Report Form. The Secondary School Report Form should be completed by your high school guidance counselor.
Professional R'sum. Please include your name, state and high school on your r'sum.
Letters of recommendation. Letters should be emailed from the recommender to admission@slu.edu, and must include your name, state and high school.
Admission Interview. An admission interview is an opportunity to speak one-on-one with your admission counselor about your specific interests and application.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 , internet-based TOEFL (IBT) 80 , Paper-based TOEFL (PBT) 550