Overview

The Theatre program at Valdosta State University offers a BFA with emphases in Performance, Production, Musical Theatre and Theatre Management. Admission to the Musical Theater and Performance emphases requires an audition1 and acceptance to the emphasis is one step beyond acceptance to the University.

Key Facts

Students have many opportunities to develop their skills as the program offers a comprehensive season during the academic year with musicals, children’s plays, period pieces, and modern works.

The Theatre program also offers students a number of networking opportunities. In addition to Peach State, the program maintains a Pro-Conn Program (Professional Connections). Pro-Conn brings professionals to campus to give workshops, advice, and answer questions regarding the theatre industry. On a biennial basis, Pro-Conn coordinates field trips for students to major markets for workshops and networking opportunities.

As a major in the Theatre program you will:

develop critical thinking, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills

learn teamwork.

Work with deadlines

Develop perseverance, self-discipline, and patience while developing physical stamina and creative abilities

strengthen and refine their acting, technical, management, and voice skills before entering the professional world.

develop a broad understanding of music, literature, history, and other arts to help interpret ideas and feelings in acting.

develop an understanding of music, costuming, and staging.

Careers

Acting Coach

Artistic Director

Arts Administrator

Arts Administrator

Box Office Manager

Casting Director

Company Manager

Costume Designer

Director

Drama Therapist

Dramaturgy

Film/Television Actor

Film/Television Actress

Lighting Designer

Music Director for Film/TV

Music Director for Film/TV

Playwright

Playwright

Producer

Publicist

Scenic Designer

Scriptwriter

Secondary School Drama Teacher

Set Decorator

Stage Actor

Stage Actress

Stage Manager

Technical Director

Theatre Director

Theatre Educator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Appreciation

Theatrical Design

Improvisation

Stage Dialects

Theatrical and Film Makeup

Technical Theatre and Stage Lighting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

English Proficiency

Submit official transcripts from high school and/or all college(s) attended; only sealed, official academic records will be accepted

A completed Certificate of Finances statement guaranteeing that the student will have a minimum of $36,124.00 (for nine months) available for personal and educational expenses

Completed medical form. VSU requires that prior to registration all students present proof of two vaccines for measles and on for mumps and rubella; a tetanus booster within the last ten years; proof of disease or immunization for varicella (chicken pox); and, if under the age of 19 at time of enrollment, proof of hepatitis B series immunization

All international students must purchase the VSU medical insurance plan for students to cover the cost of medical treatment while in the United States

A copy of the student's passport/visa must be emailed to the Office of Admissions

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17016 USD / year

≈ 17016 USD / year
Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Valdosta

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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