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Avila University
School of Performing Arts
School of Performing Arts
11901 Wornall RdKansas City, Missouri 64145
816.501.2400
admission@avila.edu
Upcoming productions
| Show | Dates | School |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11 – 9/20/2026 | Avila University | |
| 10/23 – 11/1/2026 | Avila University |
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Acting Concentration)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Musical Theatre Concentration)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Design & Technology Concentration)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Management Concentration)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Dance
Minor in Music
About the program
Avila Theatre offers focused classroom instruction coupled with hands-on experience. The program is designed for undergraduates who want stage time or who want to develop a diverse portfolio. Casting and Design/Tech leadership positions are earned based on talent, not a student’s year in school. Thus, the same production experience exists for freshmen as for seniors. Performers don’t have to spend years waiting behind upperclassmen and Techies won’t simply serve as faculty assistants.
Avila Theatre serves its students by recognizing students must have opportunities to try, fail, and try again.
Acceptance rate
Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri has an acceptance rate of 68%
Faculty
Dylan Bollinger, Charlene Gould, Matt Schwader,
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21 – 5/24/2026 | Goppert Theatre @ Avila University | |
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