The Theatre Program Roosevelt University s Theatre Program is distinctively positioned to educate and train its students. The Theatre Program is located in Roosevelt University s downtown campus, home of the acclaimed Auditorium Theatre, and the block buster hits Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Show Boat. Centered within the heart of downtown Chicago, one of America s greatest theatre cities and home to over 100 professional theatre companies, the campus is within walking distance from world class arts institutions such as the Goodman Theatre, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Lyric Opera. Introductory level courses offer training in fundamental skills, while advanced courses help equip students with specific professional skills. Admission Admission to Roosevelt University does not necessarily include admission to the Theatre or Musical Theatre Programs.
Eligibility is determined by audition, interview and three letters of recommendation.
After that year, they may be admitted to the program for continued study, only if they demonstrate to the faculty the acquisition of satisfactory theatre skills. Transfer students must also audition and receive consent to take advanced theatre courses. Transfer credit in Theatre cannot be validated until after satisfactory completion of one semester at Roosevelt. Transfer students must complete at least 30 semester hours at Roosevelt. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Performance 96 semester hours required in Theatre related courses, with grades of C or higher.