Overview

They have also worked, and continue to work, as actors and/or directors and/or performance coaches for important regional repertory theatres, on- and off-Broadway productions, television programs, and major motion pictures.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of Connecticut is an intensive, conservatory-style program designed to prepare students for direct entry into performance careers in all areas of professional theatre, including television and film. Students are also thoroughly prepared to continue acting studies at the graduate, Master of Fine Arts level.

Combining a four-year sequence of acting classes with extensive voice and movement training and a well-rounded course of studies in the art of theatre, the BFA Acting Program also offers outstanding performance opportunities through the Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the performance wing of the Department of Dramatic Arts. At the CRT, students work with professional actors and directors on the way to earning membership points in Actor's Equity, the American union for professional stage actors and stage managers.

Actor-Training Philosophy

Although the course does not rigidly conform to one method of actor training, the program is based on the core aspects of Konstantin Stanislavski’s theories, combined with useful applications of his work by practitioners such as Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Robert Lewis, Peter Kass, Sanford Meisner, and Michael Chekhov. Our BFA head of performance training, Kristin Wold teaches Acting and Movement for the Actor and has been a member of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA since 1987.
In addition, Professor Wold studied acting at Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre, Florida State University, and with Tadashi Suzuki in Japan. Professor Wold also teaches Text and Movement for the Actor in Shakespeare & Company’s renowned professional actor training programs. Suzuki technique continues to be part of the training and stimulates the actor’s dynamic connection to the center. The belief is that these theatrical movement techniques are a response to the psychologically driven techniques of Stanislavski, and will take the actor into the most exciting theatre of the 21st century.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting Technique

Stage Movement

Voice & Speech

History of Drama

Performance Techniques: Suzuki Training

Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A completed international first-year application includes:

A Completed Common Application or Coalition Application

$80 Application Fee (non-refundable)

Essay & Two Optional Letters of Recommendation

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Standardized Test (Optional)

English Proficiency Requirement

Tuition Fees

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39678 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39678 USD / year

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In-State

17010 USD / year

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Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Actor-Training Philosophy

Programme Structure

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Duration

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