Acting
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.
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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.”
Faculty + Staff
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