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BFA Theater
Acting
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Admissions
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Under 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Only BFA Acting track in the entire CUNY system
•Conservatory-style, ensemble-based training
•One of the most diverse student bodies in the world
•Exceptional professional training at a fraction of the cost of other BFA Acting programs
Training
•Intensive classes in acting technique, improvisation, on-camera acting, movement, voice and speech, solo performance, business of acting, and classical text
•8–10 fully produced plays each year — BFA actors audition alongside BA and MFA actors
•Plays directed by faculty, professional guest directors from the NYC theater scene, and MFA directors
Professional Development
•Senior industry showcase of short films, monologues, and scenes for invited industry professionals
•Exclusive access to Brooklyn Backstage — a collaboration hub for actors, filmmakers, directors, and theater-makers
•Collaborations with Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema (top 25 film school), located at Steiner Film Studios
•Past employers include La MaMa Experimental Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater, Netflix, Signature Theater, The Public Theater, and HBO
Academic info
Snapshot
3.36
Avg GPA (W)
58%
Admit Rate
school-wide
55%
Grad Rate
10.5K
Enrollment
$61K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$3,103
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$7,452
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,402
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$1,029
$30-48k$2,287
$48-75k$6,193
$75-110k$8,917
$110k+$12,254
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Only BFA Acting track in the entire CUNY system
•Conservatory-style, ensemble-based training
•One of the most diverse student bodies in the world
•Exceptional professional training at a fraction of the cost of other BFA Acting programs
Training
•Intensive classes in acting technique, improvisation, on-camera acting, movement, voice and speech, solo performance, business of acting, and classical text
•8–10 fully produced plays each year — BFA actors audition alongside BA and MFA actors
•Plays directed by faculty, professional guest directors from the NYC theater scene, and MFA directors
Professional Development
•Senior industry showcase of short films, monologues, and scenes for invited industry professionals
•Exclusive access to Brooklyn Backstage — a collaboration hub for actors, filmmakers, directors, and theater-makers
•Collaborations with Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema (top 25 film school), located at Steiner Film Studios
•Past employers include La MaMa Experimental Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater, Netflix, Signature Theater, The Public Theater, and HBO
Program Recognition
•Only BFA Acting track in the entire CUNY system
•Conservatory-style, ensemble-based training
•One of the most diverse student bodies in the world
•Exceptional professional training at a fraction of the cost of other BFA Acting programs
Training
•Intensive classes in acting technique, improvisation, on-camera acting, movement, voice and speech, solo performance, business of acting, and classical text
•8–10 fully produced plays each year — BFA actors audition alongside BA and MFA actors
•Plays directed by faculty, professional guest directors from the NYC theater scene, and MFA directors
Professional Development
•Senior industry showcase of short films, monologues, and scenes for invited industry professionals
•Exclusive access to Brooklyn Backstage — a collaboration hub for actors, filmmakers, directors, and theater-makers
•Collaborations with Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema (top 25 film school), located at Steiner Film Studios
•Past employers include La MaMa Experimental Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater, Netflix, Signature Theater, The Public Theater, and HBO
Updated 4d ago
