The arts are an important part of a liberal arts education. FPU offers two types of Theater scholarships to encourage participation: (1) the Drama Scholarship, with an emphasis on Acting, Stage Managing, or Technical Theater, and (2) the Religious Drama Team scholarship, for those interested in church performance/drama ministry. All Theater department scholarships are participation-based.
Application Process
- Complete the Drama Scholarship Application or Drama Ministry Team Scholarship application.
- Request a Recommendation Letter from someone who can speak to your character and theater experience.
- Contact the program director to arrange an audition (actors) or interview (stage managing and technical theater applicants).
The Fresno Pacific Theater Company
Anyone can participate in the FPT Company; scholarship recipients join the Company as part of their scholarship duties. The Company meets weekly, Thursdays 12:40-1:50, to work on set and costume design/construction, light design, stagecraft, dramaturgy and/or publicity. Participants register for THTR 115/315: Drama Practicum: The Company and receive 2 units of credit each semester.