BFA in Musical Theatre
Manhattanville University — Purchase, NY
About this program
Manhattanville University's Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program trains students in performance and technical theater while exploring theater's role as a tool for civic engagement. Located just minutes from New York City, the program offers flexibility for students to focus on acting, technical theater, or a combination of both. Students participate in six mainstage productions annually, work with industry professionals, and engage in the development of new work with contemporary theater artists. The core curriculum emphasizes each student's unique creative process, incorporating both performance and the theory behind the craft. With four on-campus performance spaces and access to NYC's vibrant theater scene, students gain comprehensive training across all areas of theatrical arts—from performance and design to playwriting and stage management.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
- Requires an essay
Both In Person and Virtual
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