<p>Note about James Madison University –</p>
<p>An audition IS required for the BA Musical Theatre Concentration, but is NOT required for the BA Theatre Concentration. However, students interested in the BA Theatre Concentration are encouraged to audition in order to (1) have a chance to interact with and get feedback from the faculty; (2) to get a sense of the BA Theatre Concentration at JMU; (3) receive a recommendation from the School of Theatre and Dance. </p>
<p>JMU has become much more competitive academically over the past few years, and many more qualified students apply than for whom there are spaces. The School of Theatre and Dance is able to send a list of students in whom they are very interested to the admissions office. This can helpo these particular students with their admission to JMU. </p>
<p>The reason why the audition is NOT required for admission to the Theatre Concentration? – The Theatre Concentration at JMU includes students interested in all areas of theatre. There is quite a bit of choice within the major and students in the Theatre Concentration work one-on-one with their advisor to choose the courses in the major that best suit their particular interests, and training needs… students with a strong interest in Acting take more acting, students with a strong interest in Design take more design, etc… </p>
<p>JMU offerers what our accreditors call an “intensive BA”. There are close to 30 productions presented each year at JMU. There is an active student group (the oldest student group on campus), which produces student produced, directed, designed, acted work all under the auspices of the School of Theatre and Dance and with the guidance of a faculty advisor. There is specific information on the Theatre Concentration and the School of Theatre and Dance at: <a href=“The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU”>The School of Theatre and Dance - JMU;
<p>If anyone has more questions please feel free to PM me.</p>