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BFA Theatre Performance
Acting
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Admissions
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Ultra-Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•122 credits minimum (67% SMTD, 33% liberal arts)
•Training: action/objective principles, improvisation, classical/contemporary theatre, collaboration, ensemble
•4-5 mainstage shows annually cast entirely from acting majors
Notable Alumni
•Darren Criss (BFA '09) — Emmy winner (The Assassination of Gianni Versace), Tony winner (Maybe Happy Ending), Glee
•James Earl Jones (BFA '55) — two-time Tony winner, voice of Darth Vader, honorary Oscar recipient
•Caleb Foote (BFA '16) — television actor (The Kids Are Alright, The Fosters)
Professional Development
•Performance opportunities through student groups and local professional theatres
•Part of renowned SMTD with ~1,150 total students and ~150 faculty
•Senior Acting Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors
Academic info
Snapshot
3.90
Avg GPA
16%
Admit Rate
school-wide
93%
Grad Rate
34.2K
Enrollment
$84K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,138
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$17,736
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,946
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$1,043
$30-48k$1,878
$48-75k$4,895
$75-110k$10,869
$110k+$26,517
Program info updated 6h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•122 credits minimum (67% SMTD, 33% liberal arts)
•Training: action/objective principles, improvisation, classical/contemporary theatre, collaboration, ensemble
•4-5 mainstage shows annually cast entirely from acting majors
Notable Alumni
•Darren Criss (BFA '09) — Emmy winner (The Assassination of Gianni Versace), Tony winner (Maybe Happy Ending), Glee
•James Earl Jones (BFA '55) — two-time Tony winner, voice of Darth Vader, honorary Oscar recipient
•Caleb Foote (BFA '16) — television actor (The Kids Are Alright, The Fosters)
Professional Development
•Performance opportunities through student groups and local professional theatres
•Part of renowned SMTD with ~1,150 total students and ~150 faculty
•Senior Acting Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors
Training
•122 credits minimum (67% SMTD, 33% liberal arts)
•Training: action/objective principles, improvisation, classical/contemporary theatre, collaboration, ensemble
•4-5 mainstage shows annually cast entirely from acting majors
Notable Alumni
•Darren Criss (BFA '09) — Emmy winner (The Assassination of Gianni Versace), Tony winner (Maybe Happy Ending), Glee
•James Earl Jones (BFA '55) — two-time Tony winner, voice of Darth Vader, honorary Oscar recipient
•Caleb Foote (BFA '16) — television actor (The Kids Are Alright, The Fosters)
Professional Development
•Performance opportunities through student groups and local professional theatres
•Part of renowned SMTD with ~1,150 total students and ~150 faculty
•Senior Acting Showcase in NYC for agents and casting directors
Updated 6h ago
