THEA-BFA - Theatre

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The B.F.A. degree in theatre with an emphasis in acting is a unique program of specialized acting study within a liberal arts context. Enriched by the intellectual growth engendered by both their liberal arts and theatre courses, acting students engage in an intense investigation of acting at the highest level. The purpose of the program is two-fold: to prepare students for 1) entrance into the profession, and/or 2) admission to a top-flight, graduate training program. Upon completion of two years of foundational actor training, students in the acting major receive advanced training in the areas of acting, stage movement and stage voice.

The B.F.A. degree in theatre with an emphasis in theatre studies reflects a commitment to theatre training within the context of liberal education. Based on the divisions philosophy that an understanding of and experience with the actors process are essential to education and training in all areas of theatre, all undergraduate theatre majors focus on foundational actor training during the first two years of their program of study. In their junior and senior years, theatre studies students fulfill requirements in directing, playwriting and critical studies courses. With the approval of their theatre advisor, students also choose 11 hours of upper-level elective courses among those offered in acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, design, or critical studies.