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North Carolina A&T State University

HBCUTest-Optional

Program

BFA Professional Theatre

Concentration

Program snapshot

Admissions
No PrescreenGateway AuditionGateway InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only

Program Recognition
Acting option is part of NC A&T's NAST-accredited Theatre Arts Program
Theatre Arts is ranked No. 1 among HBCU theatre programs in North Carolina and No. 3 nationally among 34 HBCU theatre programs, according to HBCU-Colleges.com
Training
Acting curriculum requires Acting I and II with at least a B for BFA candidacy
Students complete annual progress reviews during jury hearings
Senior showcase performance serves as the culminating thesis project
Professional Development
Acting students audition for all main stage productions and the Richard B. Harrison Players
Students make professional auditions at two or more events such as NCTC, SETC, Irene Ryan, URTA, MFA programs, or professional theatre companies
Students serve as assistant director or stage manager for at least one major departmental or studio production

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