Auditions for the BFA Performance program will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009.

For more information, please download the following documents:

· BFA Audition Instructions
· BFA Recommendation Form
· BFA Vision & Guidelines

Theatre Undergraduate Program:
Acting/Performance FAQ

Do I have to be a theatre major to be cast in a show?
No. Anyone who is enrolled in school or on the faculty or staff of the university may audition. We certainly look closely at our majors and yes, they do get cast more than non-majors, but mostly because we work with them day in and day out, and are more familiar with their capabilities. Quite frequently non-majors are cast in mainstage productions.

Are BFA majors cast more often than BA majors?
No. Again, talent is blind. We will cast the right person for the right role. All BFAs are expected to audition for the season, but that does not guarantee casting. All students must earn the right to be in a show.

Can non-majors take an acting class?
Yes. With certain prerequisites, any student is eligible to enroll in Acting 1 and Acting 2 classes, among others. However, the BFA Acting courses (Studios 1-5) are open only to BFA in Performance majors.

What style of shows do you produce?
We offer a wide range of productions. We train our students in genres from classical Greek to Shakespeare to contemporary and everything in between. Check out our current season and past seasons.

Do you do a lot of Musical Theatre?
We average one or two musicals a year out of the ten productions we mount each year in Theatre & Dance. If you like to sing, you should also audition for productions presented by the College of Music, as well as numerous choirs which are on campus.

Will I get lost in such a big program?
We have around 200 theatre majors. Theatre is family here. If you wish to participate in production, we need you and want you. The key to happiness in our program is to get involved. Come see us. We will put you to work.

What about graduate students?
Our graduate theatre students are pursuing MA and PhD degrees. Occasionally a graduate student will direct, design, or audition for a show, but overall, there is no competition from graduate students for opportunities. We do not offer an MFA degree in Performance, Directing, or Design.