BFA in Theatre Arts - Acting
Minnesota State University, Mankato — Mankato, MN
About this program
Minnesota State University, Mankato's Theatre Arts program, housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, offers comprehensive training in theatre with a commitment to providing students with the highest caliber of training and preparing them for careers in theatre, film, television, and related entertainment industries. The program is distinguished by its multifaceted approach to dramatic literature and movement, utilizing three performance venues on campus. The Department of Theatre & Dance presents 6 major theatrical productions during the Mainstage season, 4 Studio Season shows, 2 dance concerts annually, and a professional summer stock series called Highland Summer Theatre. Students benefit from close-knit faculty mentorship, practical production experience both on stage and behind the curtain, and involvement in professional organizations like the USITT Chapter. The program emphasizes that theatre skills in acting, directing, management, design, and crafts are immediately transferable to careers in entertainment, communications, sales, public relations, and interpersonal communication fields.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
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