2026 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Nine Drama School Students
SOLT and the Theatre Development Trust awarded Laurence Olivier Bursaries to nine drama school students across the UK, now in its 39th year.
Ohio University
School of Theatre
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance - Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance - Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production and Design Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Playwriting
Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Master of Fine Arts in Directing
Master of Fine Arts in Production Design
Master of Fine Arts in Production Technology
Master of Arts in Theatre
Master of Arts Administration in Theatre
Master of Education in Theatre
About the program
Bold Artists Thriving Together
Ohio University’s School of Theater is built around experience, where committed faculty artist mentors encourage the exploration and tenacity that develops bold artists with unique voices. To truly thrive in the theater, one must explore the space, take risks while simultaneously feeling safe, and immerse oneself in the art that happens in front of the curtain and the operations behind it.
Acceptance rate
While Ohio University has an overall acceptance rate of 85%
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17 – 12/3/2022 | Tantrum Theater @ Ohio University | |
| 3/24 – 4/2/2022 | Tantrum Theater @ Ohio University | |
| 4/18 | Ohio University Lancaster, Wagner Theatre | |
| 2/27 – 3/1/2020 | Ohio University Lancaster | |
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11/7 – 11/10/2019
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Ohio University Lancaster, Wagner Theatre | |
| 5/23 – 6/2/2012 | Ohio University | |
| 4/27 – 4/28/2012 | Ohio University | |
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