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BFA Musical Theatre
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Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy AbroadTRAINING
•Pre-professional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts college environment
•Unique formal partnership with Barter Theatre — the State Theatre of Virginia and the nation's longest-running professional theatre — located nearby in Abingdon, Virginia
•Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory & Henry
•Small class sizes provide personal attention and more performance opportunities on stage and off
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Access to Barter Theatre internships
•Attend up to ten Barter productions per year with actor talk-backs
•Observe production and rehearsals, participate in masterclasses and workshops
•Receive personalized mentorships from Barter professionals
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Emory & Henry ranks in Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025, awarded Best for Student Engagement
•Alumni include McKinley Hughes '16 (Portland Playhouse, Asheville Fringe Arts Festival), Anna Bailey (nominated Best Featured Actress by Broadway World), and Jamal Crowell '10 (Disney World performer)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BFA students jury yearly before department faculty — results are Pass, Probation, or Fail
•BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for a practicum assignment every semester
•Senior Project (THRE 400) and Professional Theatre Experience (THRE 480) required for graduation
Academic info
Snapshot
3.50
Avg GPA
84%
Admit Rate
school-wide
55%
Grad Rate
1.1K
Enrollment
$47K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,061
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,000
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$14,246
$30-48k$14,430
$48-75k$17,622
$75-110k$19,029
$110k+$23,418
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Pre-professional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts college environment
•Unique formal partnership with Barter Theatre — the State Theatre of Virginia and the nation's longest-running professional theatre — located nearby in Abingdon, Virginia
•Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory & Henry
•Small class sizes provide personal attention and more performance opportunities on stage and off
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Access to Barter Theatre internships
•Attend up to ten Barter productions per year with actor talk-backs
•Observe production and rehearsals, participate in masterclasses and workshops
•Receive personalized mentorships from Barter professionals
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Emory & Henry ranks in Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025, awarded Best for Student Engagement
•Alumni include McKinley Hughes '16 (Portland Playhouse, Asheville Fringe Arts Festival), Anna Bailey (nominated Best Featured Actress by Broadway World), and Jamal Crowell '10 (Disney World performer)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BFA students jury yearly before department faculty — results are Pass, Probation, or Fail
•BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for a practicum assignment every semester
•Senior Project (THRE 400) and Professional Theatre Experience (THRE 480) required for graduation
TRAINING
•Pre-professional conservatory-style training embedded in a rigorous small liberal arts college environment
•Unique formal partnership with Barter Theatre — the State Theatre of Virginia and the nation's longest-running professional theatre — located nearby in Abingdon, Virginia
•Several Barter Theatre company and cast members teach academic courses at Emory & Henry
•Small class sizes provide personal attention and more performance opportunities on stage and off
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Access to Barter Theatre internships
•Attend up to ten Barter productions per year with actor talk-backs
•Observe production and rehearsals, participate in masterclasses and workshops
•Receive personalized mentorships from Barter professionals
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Emory & Henry ranks in Intelligent.com's top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025, awarded Best for Student Engagement
•Alumni include McKinley Hughes '16 (Portland Playhouse, Asheville Fringe Arts Festival), Anna Bailey (nominated Best Featured Actress by Broadway World), and Jamal Crowell '10 (Disney World performer)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BFA students jury yearly before department faculty — results are Pass, Probation, or Fail
•BFA Musical Theatre students required to audition for a practicum assignment every semester
•Senior Project (THRE 400) and Professional Theatre Experience (THRE 480) required for graduation
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