BFA in Acting Major
Marymount Manhattan College — New York, NY
About this program
The BFA Acting program at Marymount Manhattan College combines professional theatre education with a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum, preparing students to become well-rounded creative artists. Located in New York City, the program emphasizes individualized attention and strong faculty mentorship, allowing qualified students to take on substantial roles and projects. Students benefit from the city's unparalleled performance opportunities, including internships on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in film and television. The program philosophy holds that a more well-rounded education produces better-prepared theatre artists. Through courses in acting technique, movement, voice, and performance, combined with general education requirements, students develop both artistic skills and intellectual depth. Independent study projects and study abroad opportunities at institutions like the British American Drama Academy in London and Accademia dell'Arte in Italy provide specialized training and international experience. Notable alumni have gone on to appear in Broadway productions, major films, television shows, and prestigious graduate programs.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
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