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BFA Theatre
Performance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Develops techniques for script analysis, character creation, and collaboration
•Hands-on experience through practicum courses tied to productions
•Senior Capstone project demonstrating mastery of performance skills
Performance & Productions
•At least five theatre projects produced annually
•Recent productions include Medea, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and The Laramie Project
•Perform starting freshman year
Notable Alumni
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless, The Newsroom, and off-Broadway
Facilities
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons, orchestra pit, modern lighting and sound
Academic info
Snapshot
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
school-wide
60%
Grad Rate
952
Enrollment
$57K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,083
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,652
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$18,254
$30-48k$17,191
$48-75k$18,547
$75-110k$20,084
$110k+$25,570
Program info updated Apr 27, 11:10 PM
Program Highlights
Training
•Develops techniques for script analysis, character creation, and collaboration
•Hands-on experience through practicum courses tied to productions
•Senior Capstone project demonstrating mastery of performance skills
Performance & Productions
•At least five theatre projects produced annually
•Recent productions include Medea, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and The Laramie Project
•Perform starting freshman year
Notable Alumni
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless, The Newsroom, and off-Broadway
Facilities
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons, orchestra pit, modern lighting and sound
Training
•Develops techniques for script analysis, character creation, and collaboration
•Hands-on experience through practicum courses tied to productions
•Senior Capstone project demonstrating mastery of performance skills
Performance & Productions
•At least five theatre projects produced annually
•Recent productions include Medea, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and The Laramie Project
•Perform starting freshman year
Notable Alumni
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless, The Newsroom, and off-Broadway
Facilities
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons, orchestra pit, modern lighting and sound
Updated Apr 27, 11:10 PM
