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Program snapshot

Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual
Program profile
Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training
Studio-based program focused on acting for stage and screen
Two specialization pathways: Focused Acting & Performance (54 studio credits) or Flexible Performance Creation (33 studio credits)
Training covers performance techniques, character creation, multiple acting methods, devised theatre, voice, movement, acting for camera, motion capture, clown & mask
Performance & Productions
Upper-year students cast in Theatre@York mainstage shows
Annual Devised Theatre Festival and student-run playGround Festival
Notable Alumni
Rachel McAdams (BFA '01, The Notebook, Mean Girls)
Nadine Bhabha (BFA '16, Heated Rivalry, Canadian Screen Award winner)
Asha James (BFA '18, Dora Award-winning actor)
Aurora Matrix (BFA '21, runner-up on Canada's Drag Race)
Professional Development
THEA 4020 Audition & Showcase Preparation and THEA 4021 On Camera prepare students for professional auditions and the film/TV industry
THEA 3041 Motion Capture Performance for Actors covers mocap for video games and media
THEA 4010 Accents and Voice Over introduces on-mic technique

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