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Theatre Admissions

Learn more about our on-campus recruitment events, how to visit campus and our application process.

The Department of Theatre offers many opportunities to explore what life is like in our department! Learn more about our two on-campus recruitment events, Theatre Arts Day and Theatre Major Day!

Ready to join our creative community and apply to study theatre? The UNC Charlotte Department of Theatre does not require an audition for acceptance. Start your application today!

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Theatre Arts Day

The Department of Theatre invites high school theatre students and teachers to attend a special day of workshops and fun during our annual Theatre Arts Day! The day will provide theatre students with opportunities to take workshops, meet faculty members and current students, and find out more about careers and community practice in theatre.

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students on a stage during a workshop, one holding a script

Choose from a variety of workshops

Choose to attend two of the following workshops: Fun with Dialects, Acting through Song, Physical Theatre/Circus Workshop, Costume Renderings as Commercial Tool, LEDs in Costumes, Lighting Design Basics, Soundscape Creation, Introduction to Scenic Carpentry, Shakespeare Insults, Let’s Makeup (Stage Makeup), Overcoming Roadblocks in Acting.

Theatre Arts Day Schedule

8:00 a.m. | Optional morning tour (please pre-register)
9:15–9:30 a.m. | Arrival & Check-in at Robinson Hall Belk Theater Lobby
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Orientation in Belk Theater
10:15–11:15 a.m. | Workshop Session #1
11:30–12:30 p.m. | Workshop Session #2
12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch or depart
1:40 p.m. | Optional afternoon tour (please pre-register)
2:30 p.m. | Departure

As the date of the event gets closer, we will send information about parking, buses, study guides and teacher packets related to continuing education.

Faculty and staff always welcome the opportunity to get to know prospective students and their families. If you cannot attend the given date, please contact the Theatre Department for alternative options.

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Theatre Major for a Day

Step into the shoes of a theatre major as part of our theatre major for a day! Experience our program up close and in person as you visit campus, observe classes, meet faculty and staff, chat with students or attend a performance. Theatre Major Day occurs multiple dates each semester.

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students on an exposed stage, curtain back, with a lift

Sample Agenda

10:15-11:00 a.m. | Meet in the Theatre Office (Robinson 363) for a departmental tour
11:15-12:05 p.m. | Class 1
12:05-1:25 p.m. | Lunch with current students at SoVi Dining Hall
1:25-2:15 p.m. | Class 2
2:15-2:45 p.m. | Chat with current faculty member

Prospective students including juniors and seniors in high school and college/university students looking to transfer are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this event!

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Register for an in-person campus visit

Plan your visit and register for a campus tour with our office of undergraduate admissions!

Your tour experience will highlight Charlotte’s robust 49er community, high-quality academics, and connection to the largest city in North Carolina. Tours include an overview of our application process and admissions requirements and a guided walking tour of campus and a residence hall.

Schedule a tour