Overview

The purpose of Theatre Arts at the University of New Orleans is to develop a meaningful voice to our artistry and to share that talent in the community and educational arenas. We combine theory and practice for a solid foundation in this highly demanding discipline.

Features

Learning Environment:

We are the only university in the country to have won two American College Theatre Festival National Play-writing Awards AND two National Irene Ryan Acting Awards. Our Theatre Arts program is so rewarding because it is so demanding. We are fully accredited by NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre). We collaborate with the American Film Institute conducting workshops.

Facilities:

We have the Thrust Theatre with 225-seat capacity along with a 65-seat proscenium lab and outdoor arena housing public performances each semester. Our scene and costume shops and rehearsal rooms provide all we need to accommodate our busy production schedule.

Experience:

Four stage productions per year, plus dark-night original script readings provide several opportunities to test your skills on our stages. From Shakespeare to original scripts, there is always a challenge waiting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Materials of Stagecraft
Visual Design
Acting
Lighting Design
Scenic Design
Costume Crafts and Techniques
Stage Directing
Script Analysis
Development of Theatre
Modern Theatre
Contemporary Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Financial Support Form
Official high school transcripts must be sent directly from the school. The transcripts must be in the original language, accompanied by an official English translation.
Must have achieved at least a 2.5 core GPA, as calculated by UNO Admissions.

In addition, students must have the minimum ACT/SAT scores:

Math Test Scores: ACT 19 or SAT 510
English Test Scores: ACT 18 or SAT 500 (Evidence-based Reading & Writing)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14290 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14290 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9454 USD / year

≈ 9454 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Orleans

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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