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BFA Theatre
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Study AbroadTraining
•Individualized attention combining traditional coursework with immersive studio and stage experiences
•Hands-on training through rehearsals and live performances
•Focus on collaboration, creativity, and artistic growth
•Todd Dicken, Senior Lecturer
•Adam Howard, Lecturer
Performance & Productions
•Major productions to original student-led projects
•Two performance venues: YSU Ford Theater and YSU Spotlight Theater
•Two theaters, makeup and dressing rooms, design studios, scene and costume shops
Professional Development
•Training designed to equip students with skills, experience, and confidence for careers in the entertainment industry
•Faculty include active directors, designers, actors, and scholars who mentor students through and after the program
Academic info
Snapshot
3.51
Avg GPA (W)
84%
Admit Rate
school-wide
52%
Grad Rate
8K
Enrollment
$42K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,767
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,113
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,473
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,328
$30-48k$9,421
$48-75k$13,369
$75-110k$16,249
$110k+$18,235
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Individualized attention combining traditional coursework with immersive studio and stage experiences
•Hands-on training through rehearsals and live performances
•Focus on collaboration, creativity, and artistic growth
•Todd Dicken, Senior Lecturer
•Adam Howard, Lecturer
Performance & Productions
•Major productions to original student-led projects
•Two performance venues: YSU Ford Theater and YSU Spotlight Theater
•Two theaters, makeup and dressing rooms, design studios, scene and costume shops
Professional Development
•Training designed to equip students with skills, experience, and confidence for careers in the entertainment industry
•Faculty include active directors, designers, actors, and scholars who mentor students through and after the program
Training
•Individualized attention combining traditional coursework with immersive studio and stage experiences
•Hands-on training through rehearsals and live performances
•Focus on collaboration, creativity, and artistic growth
•Todd Dicken, Senior Lecturer
•Adam Howard, Lecturer
Performance & Productions
•Major productions to original student-led projects
•Two performance venues: YSU Ford Theater and YSU Spotlight Theater
•Two theaters, makeup and dressing rooms, design studios, scene and costume shops
Professional Development
•Training designed to equip students with skills, experience, and confidence for careers in the entertainment industry
•Faculty include active directors, designers, actors, and scholars who mentor students through and after the program
Updated 1d ago
