Acting

Degree Level:

Bachelor’s

Degree:

Bachelor of Fine Arts

School:

Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Immersive, comprehensive, accelerated and personalized — a program that prepares you for the current industry.

The BFA Acting major assists actors in developing a strong process and technique. Actors receive unparalleled business preparation and a multitude of performance opportunities. Upon graduation, actors will be industry ready.

Application Process

An audition is required for the BFA in Acting program.

Learn about the audition process >

Program Features

Accelerated BFA major — three years/two summers (eight-semester program)
Work with industry professionals
Comprehensive summer stock theatre experience
Summer Performing Arts Intensive with specialized course work
Extensive performance opportunities (by audition)

Career Preparation

Actors have numerous opportunities to audition and perform at the Macklanburg Playhouse (mainstage), the Warehouse Theatre (black box), and the Okoboji Summer Theatre.
Industry preparation begins in the first semester.
Industry connections are forged and cultivated throughout the Conservatory experience.
Actors have the opportunity to work with guest directors in productions and top industry professionals in masterclasses.

The shows that I’ve been a part of here have been essential to my growth. From the Warehouse Theatre to the mainstage, each experience has offered me a new outlook on my profession. This community houses so many kinds of people that are all spectacular at what they do, and I am honored that I’ve been given the opportunity to try so many different things at Stephens.”

Hope Pena '19