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TRAINING
•Broad range of theatrical disciplines covering artistic, literary, historical, and technical aspects
•Flexibility to design curriculum around specific focus in production or scholarship
•Core courses in acting, theatre history, and design with electives in acting, design, directing, stage management, dramaturgy, and theatre studies
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Winston Duke — Black Panther, Avengers: Endgame, Us; MFA from Yale School of Drama
•Peter Riegert — Animal House, Crossing Delancey, The Mask; 50+ film credits
•Maury Chaykin — Dances with Wolves, My Cousin Vinny, Twins; 100+ film and TV credits
•Graduates have continued to Yale, Rutgers, Southern Methodist University among others
•Alumni work in professional theatre, film, television, law, MBA programs, arts administration, and education
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Creative opportunities in departmental productions as designers, technicians, dramaturgs, performers, and managers
•Students can create their own productions with departmental financial support
•Credit available for internships and production opportunities in Buffalo's professional theatres
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Complements many other programs within the university — great for double majoring
Academic info
Snapshot
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
74%
Grad Rate
20,112
Enrollment
$70,814
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,995
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,936
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,536
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$14,668
$30-48k$16,585
$48-75k$21,262
$75-110k$24,117
$110k+$28,079
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Broad range of theatrical disciplines covering artistic, literary, historical, and technical aspects
•Flexibility to design curriculum around specific focus in production or scholarship
•Core courses in acting, theatre history, and design with electives in acting, design, directing, stage management, dramaturgy, and theatre studies
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Winston Duke — Black Panther, Avengers: Endgame, Us; MFA from Yale School of Drama
•Peter Riegert — Animal House, Crossing Delancey, The Mask; 50+ film credits
•Maury Chaykin — Dances with Wolves, My Cousin Vinny, Twins; 100+ film and TV credits
•Graduates have continued to Yale, Rutgers, Southern Methodist University among others
•Alumni work in professional theatre, film, television, law, MBA programs, arts administration, and education
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Creative opportunities in departmental productions as designers, technicians, dramaturgs, performers, and managers
•Students can create their own productions with departmental financial support
•Credit available for internships and production opportunities in Buffalo's professional theatres
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Complements many other programs within the university — great for double majoring
Updated 3d ago
