
Theatre
A professional program designed for students who want intensive, performance-focused training that prepares them for a career in the professional theatre. Admission to the program requires an audition and continued participation will depend on evidence of demonstrated growth, commitment, and professional potential.
Theatre, Acting Concentration, B.F.A.
A professional program designed for students who want intensive, performance-focused training that prepares them for a career in the field of performance. Includes study in the areas of acting,ÌývoiceÌýand movement with regular performance opportunities inÌýCenterÌý³§³Ù²¹²µ±ð,ÌýS³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³ÙÌýS³Ü³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ,ÌýShowcase, and Cabaret productions that allow students to apply their training and in real productions and build a performance resumé. Graduates leave withÌýa strong foundationÌýfor careers in theatre, musical theatre, film, and related performance fields. This degree requires an audition forÌýadmissionÌýand continued participation often depends onÌýdemonstratedÌýgrowth, commitment, and professional potential.Ìý
News Briefs

Written by Kimberly Belflower, the play follows students at a rural Georgia high school who are studying Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible� and begin questioning the traditional portrayal of John Proctor as the play’s hero.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
News Briefs

Written by Kimberly Belflower, the play follows students at a rural Georgia high school who are studying Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible� and begin questioning the traditional portrayal of John Proctor as the play’s hero.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
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Theatre, Acting Concentration, B.F.A.
- Acting CoachÌý
- Professional Actor/Musical Theatre PerformerÌý
- Casting Director/Casting AssistantÌý
- ChoreographerÌý
- DancerÌý
- ProducerÌý
- PublicistÌý
- Voice Over ArtistÌý
- Teaching ArtistÌý
- Artistic Director/Arts AdministratorÌý
- Theatre DirectorÌý
- Box Office ManagerÌý
- Theatre Critic/ReviewerÌý
- Public Relations CoordinatorÌý
- Human Resources SpecialistÌý
- Creative Project ManagerÌý

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Auditions areÌýrequiredÌýforÌýAdmission to the B.F.A. degree program.ÌýÌý
All students applying for this programÌýare required toÌýaudition in person or virtually. Auditions will include the following:ÌýÌý
Two contrasting monologues, aÌýheadshotÌýand a resume.Ìý
Please prepare two contrasting monologues from contemporary or classic plays (one comedic and one dramatic, or two pieces that clearly contrast in tone or style). The combined performance time should not exceed three minutes. All monologues must be fully memorized andÌýreasonably appropriate to your age range. Selections must come from published stage plays and should not rely heavily on dialect.
Auditions for 2027-2028 and beyond will be in February/MarchÌýeach Academic YearÌý

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