Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts
Mary Baldwin University

Students of theatre become artists, whether they choose to be on stage or back stage. Courses in the technical aspects of theatre, acting, directing, and stage management, as well as courses in theatre history and literature provide a well-rounded grounding in theatre and strong preparation for graduate school. At Mary Baldwin, all students have five opportunities each year to participate in a main-season show, including an annual musical, and get hands-on experience. Students design and run lights, stage-manage, build sets, design costumes, handle publicity, and manage props.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mary Baldwin University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion AA, AA&S, AS, ADN, and AAS in Human Services fulfill all general education requirements.

Students that transfer in with a qualifying associate's degree will have all Gen Ed requirements met and can meet some degree requirments/prerequisites with transfer credits.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students that transfer in with a qualifying associate's degree will have all Gen Ed requirements met and can meet some degree requirments/prerequisites with transfer credits.
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. MBU Online may also evaluate Prior Learning Portfolios for students. Please see https://marybaldwin.edu/admissions/online/credit/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mary Baldwin University
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Mary Baldwin's size allows students to gain maximum benefit from work with faculty who teach and mentor them. The average class size is 17 and very few are larger than 30. Campus housing is available for transfer students, and the campus community creates a variety of social, cultural, and cocurricular activities. Students also become involved in the broader Staunton community because civic engagement is a hallmark of a Mary Baldwin education. Student-athletes can participate in 12 different men's and women's varsity sports. Approximately 20% of students take advantage of this opportunity.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Students are governed by the degree requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time they begin their studies at Mary Baldwin University. However, students have the option of declaring themselves under the jurisdiction of a subsequent catalog; students may choose the Catalog in effect at the time they select a major or at the time they file for graduation. The Catalog governing degree requirements must be within 8 (eight) years of a student’s graduation date. Students transferring to Mary Baldwin University from the Virginia Community College System may elect to declare any Catalog in effect within the twenty-four-month period immediately preceding the term they first enroll.
First Year Student Catalog Year Students are governed by the degree requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time they begin their studies at Mary Baldwin University. However, students have the option of declaring themselves under the jurisdiction of a subsequent catalog; students may choose the Catalog in effect at the time they select a major or at the time they file for graduation. The Catalog governing degree requirements must be within 8 (eight) years of a student’s graduation date. Students transferring to Mary Baldwin University from the Virginia Community College System may elect to declare any Catalog in effect within the twenty-four-month period immediately preceding the term they first enroll.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in TheatreAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Theatre EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in TheaterBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityTheater, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityTheater, BFABachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryTheatre - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityTheatre/Dance-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeTheatre Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Communication Arts - TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in Communication Arts - TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design and Technology ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Lighting Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance/Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Scene Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Stage Management/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Directing and Stage Mgmt (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Musical (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Production and Design (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Performance (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.A. in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
27-2011.00ActorsPlay parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1121.00Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherAll entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03Media Programming DirectorsDirect and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.05Media Technical Directors/ManagersCoordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00Producers and DirectorsProduce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.04Talent DirectorsAudition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Mary Baldwin University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $33,737 Per Semester $269,896 $0 $269,896 Cost before aid; Full-time status of 12-18 credit hours; Cost per credit hour over the limit of 20 credit hours is $460.
Fees
Technology Fee $60 Per Semester $480 0 $480
Student Organization Fee $138 Per Semester $1,104 0 $1,104 Residential/Commuter students
Credentialing Fee $15 Per Semester $120 0 $120
Admin/Withdrawal Fee $105 Per Semester $840 0 $840 Fee for withdrawing before end of term
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • Summer internship tuition fees are half-price of per hour rate ($230) for both residential and online students. Additional fees may include fees for some courses, inlcuding Applied Music; adminstrative fees for payment plans; parking fees and official transcripts.
  • RN to BSN Program Tuition
    • RN to BSN tuition is per $460 credit.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.