Overview

The courses offered in the Theatre program of Hope College are designed to provide the liberal arts student with knowledge of and experience in an art form which has played an important role in our cultural history as well as in contemporary society. Performance or laboratory experience makes possible an appreciation of the art which can be derived only from direct participation. The practical experience of working together in a disciplined collaborative art facilitates one's understanding of oneself and of other people.

The primary objectives of the theatre production program are to:

(1) Provide significant and challenging artistic experiences for our students

(2) Engage the student body as a whole by producing performances of historical, contemporary, literary and/or theatrical merit

(3) Augment the community's cultural life through the presentation of plays of social and theatrical value.

Theatre students currently

Participate in the mainstage production program as actors, designers, stage managers, dramaturgs, publicists and technicians

Mount student-directed and -produced work on a regular basis

Participate in the New York Arts Semester Program; The Philadelphia Center, an urban semester program sponsored by the GLCA; or the Chicago Semester program

Work with established professionals in theatre through guest artist residencies and through involvement with the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre

Graduates of the Department of Theatre have been involved in pursuing such careers as:

Acting, directing, designing, stage management and arts administration

University teaching

Serving as members of professional repertory companies

Internships at regional professional theatres such as the Ensemble Studio Theatre, the Steppenwolf Theatre, The New Group, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Trinity Repertory Theatre and the Wooster Group.

Graduate study at such schools as the Florida State University Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, the American Repertory Theatre at Harvard University, the University of Illinois, Northwestern University and Southern Methodist University

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Principles of Design

Stage Production

Play Analysis

Stage Direction

Scene Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Complete your application by this date. After November 1, the university processes applications and mails decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43450 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Overview

The primary objectives of the theatre production program are to:

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 York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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