BA in Theatre & Performance Studies
Manhattanville University — Purchase, NY
About this program
Manhattanville University's BA in Theatre & Performance Studies is grounded in a liberal arts education and augmented by practical training under faculty who bring New York–area professional experience into the classroom. From the start, the program emphasizes theatre as both art and civic expression, preparing students to explore performance and production with intentional creativity. Early coursework introduces students to core areas including acting, voice & speech, stagecraft, directing, and dramatic literature. As they advance, students may specialize in acting or technical theatre while continuing to engage in both onstage and backstage roles. Students participate in at least two mainstage productions and one production practicum each year—gaining real-world experience across disciplines like directing, lighting design, stage management, and scene work. The program's proximity to New York City enhances internship, networking, and career pathways, with many students continuing to graduate school or entering regional and national theatre circuits.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
- Requires an essay
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