BFA in Acting, Musical Theatre Concentration
Wright State University-Main Campus — Dayton, OH
About this program
Wright State University prepares serious pre-professional students for professional careers in the musical theatre. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting, Musical Theatre concentration is among the most highly selective at this university and is one of the most successful in the nation. As part of the College of Liberal Arts, our students not only train to perform at the highest level but also gain a greater understanding of our world to inform their work. With our exclusively undergraduate focus, students participate in rigorous conservatory training and exceptional performance opportunities from the very start. Throughout their four years, students are cast in a range of musicals and plays, as understudies, ensemble members, supporting parts, and leading roles. Students also have the opportunity to perform in films produced by our award-winning Motion Pictures program. Seniors can participate in an intensive career workshop and showcase, with elite casting professionals and creative talent in New York City. Musical Theatre faculty members are working professionals and internationally respected experts in their field, with active careers as directors, actors, choreographers, and teachers around the world. After four years of multidisciplinary training, over 85% of our graduates begin work immediately. Recent graduates are appearing in TV and movies, on Broadway and in national and international touring companies, as well as at theme parks and on cruise ships.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires a dance audition
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