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BA Theatre
Concentration
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BA Theatre
Acting for Theatre, Television, and Film
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTraining
•Stanislavsky-based progression from foundational to advanced technique, plus targeted coursework in TV/film acting, classical acting, improvisation, and comedy
•On-camera training in ESU's Warrior TV Studio with multi-camera shoots, green screen, and teleprompter work
•Private coaching sessions supplement classroom and performance development
•Co-chair Jason Narvy — actor known for playing Skull on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, PhD in Theatre from UC Santa Barbara, certified stage combatant
Performance & Productions
•2-3 mainstage productions per season (recent: The Crucible, Heathers: The Musical, Cabaret) plus Stage II one-acts and student cabarets
•Students also act in numerous student film projects throughout the year
Notable Alumni
•Jamil Joseph '16 — actor/director based in Washington DC; Commonwealth Shakespeare Company apprentice (cast as Claudio and Froth in Measure for Measure); Irene Ryan Scholarship finalist at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
•Cassandra Dailey, Dave Ausem, Matthew Namik — film and television actors working with Matador Production Company and independent productions
•Tamir Cousins-Ali — national tour actor with National Players at Olney Theatre
Facilities
•Two theaters (Smith McFarland and Dale Snow), four practice studios, sound studio, and dedicated TV studio
Location
•90 minutes from NYC — regular day trips to see shows and guest workshops from industry professionals including Cirque du Soleil performers and casting directors
Academic info
Snapshot
3.21
Avg GPA (W)
92%
Admit Rate
school-wide
44%
Grad Rate
4.8K
Enrollment
$56K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,134
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,536
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,502
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,365
$30-48k$14,511
$48-75k$17,382
$75-110k$21,135
$110k+$22,892
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Stanislavsky-based progression from foundational to advanced technique, plus targeted coursework in TV/film acting, classical acting, improvisation, and comedy
•On-camera training in ESU's Warrior TV Studio with multi-camera shoots, green screen, and teleprompter work
•Private coaching sessions supplement classroom and performance development
•Co-chair Jason Narvy — actor known for playing Skull on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, PhD in Theatre from UC Santa Barbara, certified stage combatant
Performance & Productions
•2-3 mainstage productions per season (recent: The Crucible, Heathers: The Musical, Cabaret) plus Stage II one-acts and student cabarets
•Students also act in numerous student film projects throughout the year
Notable Alumni
•Jamil Joseph '16 — actor/director based in Washington DC; Commonwealth Shakespeare Company apprentice (cast as Claudio and Froth in Measure for Measure); Irene Ryan Scholarship finalist at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
•Cassandra Dailey, Dave Ausem, Matthew Namik — film and television actors working with Matador Production Company and independent productions
•Tamir Cousins-Ali — national tour actor with National Players at Olney Theatre
Facilities
•Two theaters (Smith McFarland and Dale Snow), four practice studios, sound studio, and dedicated TV studio
Location
•90 minutes from NYC — regular day trips to see shows and guest workshops from industry professionals including Cirque du Soleil performers and casting directors
Training
•Stanislavsky-based progression from foundational to advanced technique, plus targeted coursework in TV/film acting, classical acting, improvisation, and comedy
•On-camera training in ESU's Warrior TV Studio with multi-camera shoots, green screen, and teleprompter work
•Private coaching sessions supplement classroom and performance development
•Co-chair Jason Narvy — actor known for playing Skull on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, PhD in Theatre from UC Santa Barbara, certified stage combatant
Performance & Productions
•2-3 mainstage productions per season (recent: The Crucible, Heathers: The Musical, Cabaret) plus Stage II one-acts and student cabarets
•Students also act in numerous student film projects throughout the year
Notable Alumni
•Jamil Joseph '16 — actor/director based in Washington DC; Commonwealth Shakespeare Company apprentice (cast as Claudio and Froth in Measure for Measure); Irene Ryan Scholarship finalist at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
•Cassandra Dailey, Dave Ausem, Matthew Namik — film and television actors working with Matador Production Company and independent productions
•Tamir Cousins-Ali — national tour actor with National Players at Olney Theatre
Facilities
•Two theaters (Smith McFarland and Dale Snow), four practice studios, sound studio, and dedicated TV studio
Location
•90 minutes from NYC — regular day trips to see shows and guest workshops from industry professionals including Cirque du Soleil performers and casting directors
Updated 4d ago
