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BFA Theatre Arts
Theatre for Young Audiences
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Selective12-24 StudentsTRAINING
•Chicago Playworks productions (theatre for families and young audiences) often include song and dance — directly relevant to TYA students
•30+ productions per year (~300 performances, ~28,000 audience members annually)
•Faculty of ~30 full-time and ~65 adjunct professional artists and educators
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•The Theatre School has produced generations of theatre educators and TYA professionals working across Chicago and nationally, including at Filament Theatre, Nashville Children's Theatre, and regional companies dedicated to young audiences
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internships at Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Nashville Children's Theatre, Filament Theatre, Free Street Theatre, and many others
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
STUDY ABROAD
•Design/Technical students may study at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London) in final year
•Greece Summer Acting Intensive on the island of Hydra
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Focuses on dramatic literature for young audiences, educational outreach, the role of artists as teachers, and teaching techniques
•Prepares students to work in education departments of theatres and in social programs
•Flexibility to double major in programs outside The Theatre School
Academic info
Snapshot
3.78
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
school-wide
69%
Grad Rate
14.1K
Enrollment
$69K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,902
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$45,999
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$27,359
$30-48k$25,950
$48-75k$28,687
$75-110k$31,057
$110k+$37,092
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Chicago Playworks productions (theatre for families and young audiences) often include song and dance — directly relevant to TYA students
•30+ productions per year (~300 performances, ~28,000 audience members annually)
•Faculty of ~30 full-time and ~65 adjunct professional artists and educators
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•The Theatre School has produced generations of theatre educators and TYA professionals working across Chicago and nationally, including at Filament Theatre, Nashville Children's Theatre, and regional companies dedicated to young audiences
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internships at Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Nashville Children's Theatre, Filament Theatre, Free Street Theatre, and many others
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
STUDY ABROAD
•Design/Technical students may study at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London) in final year
•Greece Summer Acting Intensive on the island of Hydra
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Focuses on dramatic literature for young audiences, educational outreach, the role of artists as teachers, and teaching techniques
•Prepares students to work in education departments of theatres and in social programs
•Flexibility to double major in programs outside The Theatre School
TRAINING
•Chicago Playworks productions (theatre for families and young audiences) often include song and dance — directly relevant to TYA students
•30+ productions per year (~300 performances, ~28,000 audience members annually)
•Faculty of ~30 full-time and ~65 adjunct professional artists and educators
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•The Theatre School has produced generations of theatre educators and TYA professionals working across Chicago and nationally, including at Filament Theatre, Nashville Children's Theatre, and regional companies dedicated to young audiences
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internships at Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Nashville Children's Theatre, Filament Theatre, Free Street Theatre, and many others
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
STUDY ABROAD
•Design/Technical students may study at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London) in final year
•Greece Summer Acting Intensive on the island of Hydra
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Focuses on dramatic literature for young audiences, educational outreach, the role of artists as teachers, and teaching techniques
•Prepares students to work in education departments of theatres and in social programs
•Flexibility to double major in programs outside The Theatre School
Updated 3d ago
