Overview

Objectives

The Theatre program at Pacific Lutheran University has a student-centered and active production program, producing up to 10 shows every academic year: about half directed by students. Students receive academic credit for their participation in all faculty directed shows.

Additionally, student organizations housed within the department offer opportunities throughout the year and we bring in professional guests artists every season to work with our students and to forge valuable connections.

The program

PLU Theatre and Dance produces 10 productions a year. Theatre students have opportunities annually to perform in our large-scale musical, musical revues, and dance concerts, in addition to improv performances, choirs, opera and opera scenes, and other opportunities. First year students may be cast immediately and can audition for as many productions as they wish.

Transitioning students to the profession is important to us. We therefore offer courses such as The Profession of Theatre, Theatre Management, and Capstone to help students learn about the profession and develop their portfolios. We also have internship opportunities with local theatres to support student learning and to provide additional professional opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Running Crew

Acting

Theatrical Production

Stage Management

The Profession of Theatre

Script Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Personal essay: the essay should be at least 250 words.

Official transcripts must be translated to English from all secondary upper schools you’ve attended.

Academic recommendation: the academic recommendation must be from a qualified person familiar with your academic record such as a principal, teacher, or counselor.

You must meet PLU’s general English proficiency requirements.

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

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year
Out-of-State

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 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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Overview

Objectives

The program

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

Tacoma

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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