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BFA Musical Theatre
Theatre Emphasis
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In-Person or VirtualPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Nationally recognized conservatory-style training
•Active in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
TRAINING
•Deepened focus on acting and vocal performance coursework
•Integrated training in acting, voice, and dance
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•8-10 departmental productions per academic year plus summer
•Freshmen may be cast alongside upperclassmen
•Senior Showcase for graduating students
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tracy Jai Edwards — Broadway (Legally Blonde as Serena, Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle)
•Adrian Lopez — Broadway tour of SPAMilton (lead role as Hamilton)
•Katie Clarke — professional musical theatre actress
•Alumni working across Houston professional theatre scene
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship programs with STAGES, A.D. Players, Classical Theatre Company, and Main Street Theater in Houston
•Guest artist workshops throughout each year
Academic info
Snapshot
3.28
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
school-wide
55%
Grad Rate
17.7K
Enrollment
$54K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,404
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,228
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,068
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,474
$30-48k$13,389
$48-75k$15,540
$75-110k$21,366
$110k+$24,101
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Nationally recognized conservatory-style training
•Active in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
TRAINING
•Deepened focus on acting and vocal performance coursework
•Integrated training in acting, voice, and dance
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•8-10 departmental productions per academic year plus summer
•Freshmen may be cast alongside upperclassmen
•Senior Showcase for graduating students
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tracy Jai Edwards — Broadway (Legally Blonde as Serena, Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle)
•Adrian Lopez — Broadway tour of SPAMilton (lead role as Hamilton)
•Katie Clarke — professional musical theatre actress
•Alumni working across Houston professional theatre scene
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship programs with STAGES, A.D. Players, Classical Theatre Company, and Main Street Theater in Houston
•Guest artist workshops throughout each year
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Nationally recognized conservatory-style training
•Active in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
TRAINING
•Deepened focus on acting and vocal performance coursework
•Integrated training in acting, voice, and dance
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•8-10 departmental productions per academic year plus summer
•Freshmen may be cast alongside upperclassmen
•Senior Showcase for graduating students
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tracy Jai Edwards — Broadway (Legally Blonde as Serena, Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle)
•Adrian Lopez — Broadway tour of SPAMilton (lead role as Hamilton)
•Katie Clarke — professional musical theatre actress
•Alumni working across Houston professional theatre scene
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship programs with STAGES, A.D. Players, Classical Theatre Company, and Main Street Theater in Houston
•Guest artist workshops throughout each year
Updated 4d ago
