BFA Theatre - Performance and Production Pre-Professional Concentration

Course Overview This dynamic Theatre and Dance program prepares students for professional careers as performers, designers, filmmakers, and educators through a rigorous curriculum that combines classroom instruction with hands-on production experience. Students collaborate with nationally recognized faculty and work in state-of-the-art facilities, including multiple theatres and a professional film sound stage. The department is deeply committed to advancing social justice, fostering an inclusive community, and creating art that reflects diverse perspectives and challenges world views. Key Program Highlights Learn from a distinguished faculty of working professionals with credits on Broadway, in film, television, and at Tony Award-winning theatres Gain hands-on experience in five different theatre venues and a new film & TV studio with professional-grade production shops Perform in a diverse range of productions, from mainstage musicals like Spring Awakening to contemporary plays and original dance works Choose from specialized tracks in acting, musical theatre, film production, design, choreography, and teacher certification Join a community dedicated to equity, social justice, and amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts