Why Earn a Minor in Theatre Arts at PBA?
At PBA, you’ll enhance your acting skills for both stage and screen and musical theatre, preparing you for a successful career. PBA theatre minors earn 24 credit hours in required theatre courses include 4 credit hours by participating in performances.
From major theatre, TV and film production in South Florida to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and TV production in Orlando, the state of Florida has enormous hiring opportunities for actors.
- Develop the skills and knowledge to become a theatre practitioner
- Hone your performance skills through a variety of opportunities, from PBA Theatre performances to Broadway master classes presented through partnership with the Kravis Center.
- Enjoy a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of just 15
- Take your theatrical skills to the next level through our NYC and London experiences
- Engage in hands-on learning through learning opportunities and experiences with professional designers, professional and regional theatres, and PBA’s own children’s theatre.
- Learn more about the PBA Theatre difference
Auditions
- Fill out our Prospective Student Information Form and select your audition date.
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Admission to the Minor in Theatre is by audition only. Students auditioning are asked to perform either 2 one-minute monologues or a one-minute song and a one-minute monologue.
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Applicants are also interviewed.
Admissions Decisions
- Admission to the Minor in Theatre is by audition only. Applicants audition and interview in person (online option available) for theatre faculty. Faculty rate each applicant in tiers based on their performance and interview. Student’s tier classification is then considered with other factors such as professionalism, GPA, and other artistic abilities before final admission.
You’ve chosen your program of study, now it’s time to get familiar with your classes.
PBA awards over three million dollars in scholarships every year and 97% of PBA undergraduate students receive financial aid.
Explore PBA
From the intrigue of the Intercoastal Waterway to the inspiration of the stunning DeSantis Chapel, to the opportunities in bustling downtown West Palm Beach, to the comfort of a cozy residence hall, you’ll feel at home here. Come experience the vibrant, supportive, inspiring campus of PBA for yourself.
