Overview

The Theatre Arts programme from Earlham College teaches you to create theatre that elicits empathy, challenges the intellect and encourages intentional decision-making.

Key facts

The faculty strive to develop interdisciplinary anti-racist theatre artists with a personal sense of responsibility to the communities in which they will live and work.

We also provide individualized training with a focus on the collaborative, analytical and expressive skills essential in all working environments.

Play selection and workshop programming is customized to your needs and interests.

Guest artists interact with you in production, workshop, coaching and mentoring situations.

Personalized training for today’s theatre artist

If you take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the theatre arts program, you will emerge as a theatre artist who impacts society through the kinds of theatre you create, the way you work, the stories you bring to light and the audiences you choose to serve.

Careers and oppo

Top job industries for theatre arts graduates include performing and fine arts and education.

Theatre grads have moved into paid internships and graduate programs in the theatre arts and related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre History

Script Analysis

Theatre Production Practicum: Leadership

Shakespeare

Greek & Roman Drama

Theatre For Social Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Early action deadlines: Nov. 15, Dec. 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Although Earlham does not have specific entrance requirements, most successful applicants have completed a minimum of:

4 credits of English, such as literature, grammar or composition

3 credits of mathematics, such as algebra, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus

2 credits of social sciences, such as government, economics, sociology, history or similar topics

2 credits of sciences, such as biology, chemistry or physics

2 credits of world languages, including a second language that is not your native language

Grades in academic classes

Earlham takes your cumulative grade point average into consideration when reviewing your application.

Other decision-making factors

Leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, community service and work experience.

International applications must also be able to meet the minimum level of family financial support.

English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

54864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54864 USD / year

≈ 54864 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

54864 USD / year

≈ 54864 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

871 - 1410 USD / month

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

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Key facts

Personalized training for today’s theatre artist

Careers and oppo

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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