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BFA Theatre
Production & Design
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In-Person OnlyTRAINING
•BFA program provides coursework in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume technology
•Students can concentrate in a specific area or pursue broader education as a production generalist
•Emphasizes practical training for immediate employment or graduate study
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Freshmen and sophomores explore leadership and design in small-scale studio productions
•Juniors and seniors take on key roles in mainstage productions as shop leads, programmers, and design assistants
•Students design across multiple venues including the Jose Quintero Theatre and Wortham Theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•School of Theatre & Dance alumni include Emmy winner Jim Parsons, 10-time Tony winner Tommy Tune, Loretta Devine (original Broadway Dreamgirls), and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: TNG)
•Located in America's fourth-largest city with one of the nation's most active performing arts scenes
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty includes Tony Award-nominated designer Kevin Rigdon, Associate Director at the Alley Theatre
•Students work alongside professionals from Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Alley Theatre, and Theatre Under the Stars
Academic info
Snapshot
3.49
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
65%
Grad Rate
38.4K
Enrollment
$62K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,276
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,717
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,547
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,929
$30-48k$10,220
$48-75k$12,528
$75-110k$19,197
$110k+$23,811
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•BFA program provides coursework in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume technology
•Students can concentrate in a specific area or pursue broader education as a production generalist
•Emphasizes practical training for immediate employment or graduate study
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Freshmen and sophomores explore leadership and design in small-scale studio productions
•Juniors and seniors take on key roles in mainstage productions as shop leads, programmers, and design assistants
•Students design across multiple venues including the Jose Quintero Theatre and Wortham Theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•School of Theatre & Dance alumni include Emmy winner Jim Parsons, 10-time Tony winner Tommy Tune, Loretta Devine (original Broadway Dreamgirls), and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: TNG)
•Located in America's fourth-largest city with one of the nation's most active performing arts scenes
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty includes Tony Award-nominated designer Kevin Rigdon, Associate Director at the Alley Theatre
•Students work alongside professionals from Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Alley Theatre, and Theatre Under the Stars
TRAINING
•BFA program provides coursework in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume technology
•Students can concentrate in a specific area or pursue broader education as a production generalist
•Emphasizes practical training for immediate employment or graduate study
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Freshmen and sophomores explore leadership and design in small-scale studio productions
•Juniors and seniors take on key roles in mainstage productions as shop leads, programmers, and design assistants
•Students design across multiple venues including the Jose Quintero Theatre and Wortham Theatre
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•School of Theatre & Dance alumni include Emmy winner Jim Parsons, 10-time Tony winner Tommy Tune, Loretta Devine (original Broadway Dreamgirls), and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: TNG)
•Located in America's fourth-largest city with one of the nation's most active performing arts scenes
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty includes Tony Award-nominated designer Kevin Rigdon, Associate Director at the Alley Theatre
•Students work alongside professionals from Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Alley Theatre, and Theatre Under the Stars
Updated 4d ago
