Prospective Students

Department of Theatre

The Department of Theatre at ACU offers a life-changing, studio-intensive program rooted in Christian values that encourages your self-expression and prepares you for meaningful impact through your craft. Our program is rigorous yet nurturing, empowering you as a diversely talented theatre artist for a rewarding career in performance, directing, design, teaching or theatre ministry.
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The Department of Theatre at ACU offers a life-changing, studio-intensive program rooted in Christian values that encourages your self-expression and prepares you for meaningful impact through your craft. Our program is rigorous yet nurturing, empowering you as a diversely talented theatre artist for a rewarding career in performance, directing, design, teaching or theatre ministry.

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Reach your dreams and fulfill your potential as a Theatre student at ACU!

At ACU Theatre you will find a group of believers who are dedicated to exploring the issues of faith and art. Learn more about our Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program.

Explore a BFA in Theatre

Application Process

Step 1
Apply to the University

Explore ACU Admissions and learn more about different paths and financial packages that will help you with the steps for applying to ACU

University Admissions

Step 2
Apply to the Theatre program

In addition to applying to the university, you will need to upload audition or interview materials to the ACU Theatre Acceptd app.

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Step 3
Audition*

*You will first have a department Interview and if later invited, an audition or interview.

2024-2025 Audition Dates

  • November 22  In-person Audition
    (Musical Theatre Workshop available)
  • December 6, 2024 Virtual Audition
  • January 24, 2025  Virtual Audition
  • February 21, 2025  In-person Audition
    (Musical Theatre Workshop available February 22)
  • April 25, 2025  In-person Audition
Step 4
visit Acu!

We invite you to come see ACU’s incredible Theatre Department. Tour our amazing Theatre spaces, meet current students, engage with faculty, participate in one of our musical theatre workshops, and even experience an ACU production! Schedule your visit today.

2024-2025 Musical Theatre Worshops (for prospective students)

  • November 22 | 10 a.m. – noon ($40)
  • February 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. – noon ($40)

Stay and see an ACU Production!

Need more inspiration?

Video overview for ACU's BFA in Theatre program

Be inspired by all the opportunities!

You will find a wide variety opportunities to thrive as a Theatre student at ACU!

Video explaining opportunities with ACU Theatre

Hear directly from our students!

Our BFA program allows you to gain hands on experience in all aspects of theatre production.

Video with student testimonials about production opportunities with ACU Theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

Areas of study include the following tracks: Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, Dance, Design/Technical, Theatre Ministry or Theatre Education.

A typical ACU Theatre season consists of five or more productions including musicals, classical productions, a Cornerstone production, comedies, dramas, student-directed works and a summer Shakespeare Festival. Students have opportunities to act, sing, dance and direct; to design costumes, sets, lights, makeup and hair; to stage manage, dramaturg, engage in stage combat, dialect work – and more!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACU THEATRE STUDENTS

Absolutely! See examples of alumni who have done just that.

Other universities might offer this kind of quality. But what makes ACU unique is the added dimension of the Christian worldview that defines our work as artists. At ACU Theatre you will find a group of believers who are dedicated to exploring the issues of faith and art.

If you are searching for a place to experience quality theatre, prepare yourself for a life work, and work alongside other believer-artists, ACU could very well be the school for you!

Current Show & Ticket Information

ACU Productions

Learn more about what shows ACU’s current students are performing this academic year. If you are in Abilene, be sure to attend one of our amazing performances. You can find out more on our Show & Ticket Information page.

 

Current Productions