Overview

Our undergraduates excel because the department provides major opportunities for students to fulfill high level production assignments and in-depth scholarly research, including Honors projects, while investigating a variety of theatrical genres.

The Practicum in Theatre is an important part of the Theatre Major. These assignments provide leadership opportunities, resume-building experiences, and close contact with faculty mentors.

Why Become a Theatre Major at the College of William & Mary?

Our Theatre majors develop a wide range of career and life skills including the ability to:

Collaborate, work independently, lead a team, and follow another’s direction

Imagine what does not yet exist, communicate in different modes, and think creatively to solve problems

Organize, prioritize, adapt, meet deadlines, and work efficiently

Relate well to many different people and work well under pressure

Develop commitment, initiative, curiosity, self-discipline, and a desire for excellence

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big Ideas in Theatre, Speech, and Dance

Production Laboratory

Theatre Production Lab

Scene Painting

Stagecraft

Makeup

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Drama View 1372 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted application through The Common Application or The Coalition Application

The Secondary School Report form complete with a high school transcript and counselor letter of recommendation

The Midyear School Report form, should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first semester grades are available.

$75 application fee payment, or a fee waiver request

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Tuition Fee

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International

43442 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43442 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43442 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43442 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

18709 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18709 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Williamsburg

1306 - 2134 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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