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BA Theatre Arts
Acting and Directing
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTraining
•Builds a foundation in acting, directing, script analysis, and performance for stage, film, television, and radio
•Introduces a shared acting vocabulary and practical rehearsal process for performance students
•Includes hands-on camera acting and directing work alongside stage-based training
Performance & Productions
•Mainstage productions at the Hammer Theatre and experimental work in the Hal Todd black box
•Showcase opportunities connect students with industry representatives and graduate school resources
Notable Alumni
•Kurtwood Smith — Red Forman on That '70s Show and That '90s Show
•Omar Benson Miller — CSI: Miami, Ballers, 8 Mile
•Luis Valdez — wrote and directed La Bamba; founder of El Teatro Campesino
•Jerry Juhl — head writer for The Muppets and Fraggle Rock
Professional Development
•Faculty and alumni maintain strong ties across the Bay Area entertainment community
•Training supports careers as actors, directors, producers, casting professionals, agents, and publicists
Academic info
Snapshot
3.53
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
school-wide
67%
Grad Rate
27.6K
Enrollment
$79K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,760
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,410
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,010
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,730
$30-48k$10,114
$48-75k$12,099
$75-110k$15,102
$110k+$22,862
Program info updated May 22, 7:37 PM
Program Highlights
Training
•Builds a foundation in acting, directing, script analysis, and performance for stage, film, television, and radio
•Introduces a shared acting vocabulary and practical rehearsal process for performance students
•Includes hands-on camera acting and directing work alongside stage-based training
Performance & Productions
•Mainstage productions at the Hammer Theatre and experimental work in the Hal Todd black box
•Showcase opportunities connect students with industry representatives and graduate school resources
Notable Alumni
•Kurtwood Smith — Red Forman on That '70s Show and That '90s Show
•Omar Benson Miller — CSI: Miami, Ballers, 8 Mile
•Luis Valdez — wrote and directed La Bamba; founder of El Teatro Campesino
•Jerry Juhl — head writer for The Muppets and Fraggle Rock
Professional Development
•Faculty and alumni maintain strong ties across the Bay Area entertainment community
•Training supports careers as actors, directors, producers, casting professionals, agents, and publicists
Training
•Builds a foundation in acting, directing, script analysis, and performance for stage, film, television, and radio
•Introduces a shared acting vocabulary and practical rehearsal process for performance students
•Includes hands-on camera acting and directing work alongside stage-based training
Performance & Productions
•Mainstage productions at the Hammer Theatre and experimental work in the Hal Todd black box
•Showcase opportunities connect students with industry representatives and graduate school resources
Notable Alumni
•Kurtwood Smith — Red Forman on That '70s Show and That '90s Show
•Omar Benson Miller — CSI: Miami, Ballers, 8 Mile
•Luis Valdez — wrote and directed La Bamba; founder of El Teatro Campesino
•Jerry Juhl — head writer for The Muppets and Fraggle Rock
Professional Development
•Faculty and alumni maintain strong ties across the Bay Area entertainment community
•Training supports careers as actors, directors, producers, casting professionals, agents, and publicists
Updated May 22, 7:37 PM
