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BFA Theatre
Acting and Directing Emphasis
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Active in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
•Productions regularly invited to KCACTF Regional Festival
Training
•Advanced acting coursework in modern, classical, and camera techniques
•Meisner Technique, improvisation, commedia dell'arte, and stage combat
•Directing I and II coursework with practical scene work
Performance & Productions
•8-10 departmental productions per academic year
•Freshmen may be cast alongside upperclassmen
•Advanced students may direct departmental productions
Notable Alumni
•Tracy Jai Edwards — Broadway (Legally Blonde as Serena, Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle)
•Nkruma Gatling — Broadway and national tour of Hair
•Peter Ton — filmmaker, short film selected for Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner
•Jen Lucy — professional actress at Texas Repertory Theatre, Main Street Theatre
Professional Development
•Internship programs with Houston professional theatres
•Guest artist workshops in acting, directing, and related disciplines
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 1d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Active in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
•Productions regularly invited to KCACTF Regional Festival
Training
•Advanced acting coursework in modern, classical, and camera techniques
•Meisner Technique, improvisation, commedia dell'arte, and stage combat
•Directing I and II coursework with practical scene work
Performance & Productions
•8-10 departmental productions per academic year
•Freshmen may be cast alongside upperclassmen
•Advanced students may direct departmental productions
Notable Alumni
•Tracy Jai Edwards — Broadway (Legally Blonde as Serena, Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle)
•Nkruma Gatling — Broadway and national tour of Hair
•Peter Ton — filmmaker, short film selected for Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner
•Jen Lucy — professional actress at Texas Repertory Theatre, Main Street Theatre
Professional Development
•Internship programs with Houston professional theatres
•Guest artist workshops in acting, directing, and related disciplines
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Active in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
•Productions regularly invited to KCACTF Regional Festival
Training
•Advanced acting coursework in modern, classical, and camera techniques
•Meisner Technique, improvisation, commedia dell'arte, and stage combat
•Directing I and II coursework with practical scene work
Performance & Productions
•8-10 departmental productions per academic year
•Freshmen may be cast alongside upperclassmen
•Advanced students may direct departmental productions
Notable Alumni
•Tracy Jai Edwards — Broadway (Legally Blonde as Serena, Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle)
•Nkruma Gatling — Broadway and national tour of Hair
•Peter Ton — filmmaker, short film selected for Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner
•Jen Lucy — professional actress at Texas Repertory Theatre, Main Street Theatre
Professional Development
•Internship programs with Houston professional theatres
•Guest artist workshops in acting, directing, and related disciplines
Updated 1d ago
