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BFA Theatre Performance
Acting
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Admissions
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In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Techniques include Stanislavski, Meisner and Viewpoints
•Vocal training including Linklater and Skinner methods
•Physical performance and acting for the camera courses
•Faculty are working professionals in Milwaukee theatre community
Performance & Productions
•Contemporary plays to Shakespearean classics
•Work with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage and Skylight Music Theatre
•Perform in state-of-the-art Mainstage Theatre
Notable Alumni
•Willem Dafoe – four-time Oscar nominee; studied drama at UWM before co-founding Theatre X
•Chukwudi Iwuji – MFA graduate; Royal Shakespeare Company associate artist, The High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
•Tom Hewitt – Tony-nominated Broadway actor (The Rocky Horror Show); starred in Hadestown, The Lion King and Chicago
•Brittani Ebert – BFA Theatre graduate; worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago
Professional Development
•Performing Arts Living Learning Community
•Professional internships with Milwaukee theatre companies
•Study abroad opportunities
Academic info
Snapshot
91%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
16.8K
Enrollment
$55K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,014
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,398
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,398
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,329
$30-48k$10,709
$48-75k$12,344
$75-110k$19,315
$110k+$21,477
Program info updated 2h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Techniques include Stanislavski, Meisner and Viewpoints
•Vocal training including Linklater and Skinner methods
•Physical performance and acting for the camera courses
•Faculty are working professionals in Milwaukee theatre community
Performance & Productions
•Contemporary plays to Shakespearean classics
•Work with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage and Skylight Music Theatre
•Perform in state-of-the-art Mainstage Theatre
Notable Alumni
•Willem Dafoe – four-time Oscar nominee; studied drama at UWM before co-founding Theatre X
•Chukwudi Iwuji – MFA graduate; Royal Shakespeare Company associate artist, The High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
•Tom Hewitt – Tony-nominated Broadway actor (The Rocky Horror Show); starred in Hadestown, The Lion King and Chicago
•Brittani Ebert – BFA Theatre graduate; worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago
Professional Development
•Performing Arts Living Learning Community
•Professional internships with Milwaukee theatre companies
•Study abroad opportunities
Training
•Techniques include Stanislavski, Meisner and Viewpoints
•Vocal training including Linklater and Skinner methods
•Physical performance and acting for the camera courses
•Faculty are working professionals in Milwaukee theatre community
Performance & Productions
•Contemporary plays to Shakespearean classics
•Work with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage and Skylight Music Theatre
•Perform in state-of-the-art Mainstage Theatre
Notable Alumni
•Willem Dafoe – four-time Oscar nominee; studied drama at UWM before co-founding Theatre X
•Chukwudi Iwuji – MFA graduate; Royal Shakespeare Company associate artist, The High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
•Tom Hewitt – Tony-nominated Broadway actor (The Rocky Horror Show); starred in Hadestown, The Lion King and Chicago
•Brittani Ebert – BFA Theatre graduate; worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago
Professional Development
•Performing Arts Living Learning Community
•Professional internships with Milwaukee theatre companies
•Study abroad opportunities
Updated 2h ago
