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Chapman University

Department of Theatre

Department of Theatre

One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
714.744.7087
admit@chapman.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screen Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance

About the program

As theatre majors at Chapman, students participate in a strong professional theatre curriculum with high quality productions while enjoying the benefits of a small university. While earning their B.A. in theatre ​BFA in Screen Acting or BFA in Theatre Performance, students gain real-world experience from working onstage and backstage and with professional organizations such as Shakespeare Orange County.

Notable alumni

<p>Sean Burgos, Ahmir Malaklou, Leah McKendrick, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Graham-Sibley/">Graham Sibley</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Donathan-Walters/">Donathan Walters</a></p>

Acceptance rate

Chapman University's Department of Theatre, particularly the BFA in Screen Acting, has a highly competitive acceptance rate, with some programs like musical theatre having acceptance rates as low as 1%.

Faculty

John Benitz, Thomas Bradac, Ivar Brogger, Dr. Jocelyn L. Buckner, Kristin Campbell, Joyce Cantrell, Dr. Andrew Chappell, Josh Epstein, Nick Gabriel, Kari Hayter, Dr. Jenny Jacobs, Wendy Kurzman, Dr. Nina LeNoir, Matthew McCray, Melinda McGraw, Michael Nehring, Carlos Tesoro, Tamiko Washington​(Chair), Alex Ubokudom, Kimberly Weber, Luke Yankee, Amanda Zarr

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite for LIFELONG, a new work set in an AI-controlled facility where scientific advances grant residents extraordinarily long lives — at a cost.

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite to premiere LIFELONG at the Edinburgh Fringe, a new work exploring longevity technology, AI, and the dangers of power in the wrong hands.

ANOTHER REVOLUTION Will Make Indiana Premiere in June

ANOTHER REVOLUTION Will Make Indiana Premiere in June

by Stephi Wild — May 5, 2026

This June, Constellation will present the Indiana Premiere of Another Revolution, a new play by Jacqueline Bircher, playwright of Constellation’s hit 2024 production of Webster’s B!+@#.

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