<p>Academically VCU is most likely a safety for the OP’s son. The program requires an audition to be admitted as well as an audition to officially enter the BFA Performance Track after two years of study (I believe).</p>
<p>[Theatre</a> VCU](<a href=“http://www.vcu.edu/arts/theatre/dept/apply.shtml]Theatre”>http://www.vcu.edu/arts/theatre/dept/apply.shtml)</p>
<p>Since an audition is required it would not be a safety in terms of the Theatre major. :)</p>