BA & BFA in Theatre

Undergraduate theatre majors can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Acting, Design/Technology, or Musical Theatre. All students enter the program as BA students, with the exception of students pursuing a BFA with a Musical Theatre concentration.

BA in Theatre

The BA program in theatre is a broad-based program of theatre practice and study for the student seeking a foundational theatre education rather than specializing in a single track. 

BFA in Theatre

The BFA degree concentrations in theatre offer pre-professional training to a limited number of highly motivated and talented students aiming at professional careers. The BFA student can pursue one of three concentration areas: Acting, Design/Technology/Management, or Musical Theatre.

Admissions

All prospective students will apply to CU first as a BA in Theatre. Students may apply for a BFA concentration after acceptance, if desired (Musical Theatre excepted*).

• Admission to a BFA concentration is based on talent, academic record, motivation, auditions and/or interviews
• Interested students should identify themselves to their desired program as early as possible
• Admission is limited not only in terms of student capacity, but also to ensure the type of individual attention necessary for effective training
• A student may apply to all three areas of concentration, but can only be admitted to one
• Counseling by faculty in advance is recommended
• *Musical Theatre auditions happen simulateously with application to CU. See the Musical Theatre pages for details

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