Directing and stage management students will be a part of the production option. Students are admitted to the production option at the beginning of their second year at Ball State. Admission to the option is based on grades, an interview, and an essay. There will be a limit on how many students are accepted into the program each year.

Theatre education students will begin in their program immediately. Currently there are no limits on the number of students admitted to the theatre education program.

The Department of Theatre and Dance encourages students who are interested in all production areas including directing, theatre education, costume design, lighting design, scene design, stage management, theatre management, technicians, etc. to interview for the Fine Arts Scholarship Program.

1. Prepare a resume that outlines your theatre activities (experiences). Include a portfolio or folder of materials which illustrates your work. Renderings, models, drawings, sketches, prompt books, poster or program designs, and photographs or slides are all appropriate. Many students present a loose-leaf notebook containing program copy with a stage photograph for each production they wish to document.

2. Prepare a short statement about what you want to do in the theatre. Also, be prepared tp discuss ans answer questions about your portfolio or folder.

3. You will be interviews by Department of Theatre and Dance faculty and students. We want you to relax and feel at home in our department.