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BFA Musical Theatre
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•First musical theatre program of its kind in the US
•Used by National Association of Schools of Theatre in formulating guidelines for MT program accreditation nationwide
TRAINING
•Four-year interdisciplinary BFA program providing professional conservatory training
•Two-fold approach to vocal training with private voice lessons and group vocal coaching classes
•Rigorous acting curriculum combining Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Michael Chekhov and Anne Bogart techniques
•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap and somatic practices
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Three to four musicals presented in three state-of-the-art on-campus theatre spaces
•Freshman and Senior Showcases — Senior Showcase functions as New York debut for agents and casting directors
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Christy Altomare, Shoshana Bean, Ashley Brown, Karen Olivo, Faith Prince, Betsy Wolfe and many Broadway performers
Academic info
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3.69
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
school-wide
73%
Grad Rate
29.9K
Enrollment
$55K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,648
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$13,976
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,310
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,974
$30-48k$18,092
$48-75k$22,492
$75-110k$27,596
$110k+$29,616
Program info updated 19h ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•First musical theatre program of its kind in the US
•Used by National Association of Schools of Theatre in formulating guidelines for MT program accreditation nationwide
TRAINING
•Four-year interdisciplinary BFA program providing professional conservatory training
•Two-fold approach to vocal training with private voice lessons and group vocal coaching classes
•Rigorous acting curriculum combining Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Michael Chekhov and Anne Bogart techniques
•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap and somatic practices
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Three to four musicals presented in three state-of-the-art on-campus theatre spaces
•Freshman and Senior Showcases — Senior Showcase functions as New York debut for agents and casting directors
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Christy Altomare, Shoshana Bean, Ashley Brown, Karen Olivo, Faith Prince, Betsy Wolfe and many Broadway performers
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•First musical theatre program of its kind in the US
•Used by National Association of Schools of Theatre in formulating guidelines for MT program accreditation nationwide
TRAINING
•Four-year interdisciplinary BFA program providing professional conservatory training
•Two-fold approach to vocal training with private voice lessons and group vocal coaching classes
•Rigorous acting curriculum combining Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Michael Chekhov and Anne Bogart techniques
•Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap and somatic practices
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Three to four musicals presented in three state-of-the-art on-campus theatre spaces
•Freshman and Senior Showcases — Senior Showcase functions as New York debut for agents and casting directors
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Christy Altomare, Shoshana Bean, Ashley Brown, Karen Olivo, Faith Prince, Betsy Wolfe and many Broadway performers
Updated 19h ago
