BA & BFA in Theatre
Undergraduate theatre majors can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Acting, Design/Technology, or Musical Theatre. All students enter the program as BA students, with the exception of students pursuing a BFA with a Musical Theatre concentration.
BA in Theatre
The BA program in theatre is a broad-based program of theatre practice and study for the student seeking a foundational theatre education rather than specializing in a single track.Ìý
BFA in Theatre
The BFA degree concentrations in theatre offer pre-professional training to a limited number of highly motivated and talented students aiming at professional careers. The BFA student can pursue one of three concentration areas: Acting, Design/Technology/Management, or Musical Theatre.
Admissions
All prospective students will apply to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ first as a BA in Theatre.ÌýStudents may applyÌýfor aÌýBFA concentration after acceptance, if desiredÌý(Musical Theatre excepted*).
- Admission to a BFA concentration isÌýbased on talent, academic record, motivation, auditions and/or interviews
- Interested students shouldÌýidentify themselves to their desired program as early as possible
- Admission is limited not only in terms of student capacity, but also to ensure the type of individual attention necessary for effective training
- A student may apply to all three areas of concentration, but can only be admitted to one
- Counseling by faculty in advance is recommended
- *Musical Theatre auditions happen simulateously with application to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ. See the Musical Theatre pages for details