Theatre - Acting University of British Columbia

Overview

The  BFA in Theatre - Acting program at University of British Columbia is a professional actor training program supplemented by a solid grounding in the history of theatre, while also offering many of the benefits of a liberal arts education. Courses are fully integrated with theatre in UBC productions, and you will work on shows in cooperation with faculty and professional staff.

The first year serves as an orientation to UBC, fulfilling some required Arts courses and a selection of electives. The second year focuses on the development of the actor’s instrument through storytelling, improvisation, scene study, movement, and voice. The third year covers the study and practice of acting styles including Commedia dell’arte, Chekhov, and Shakespeare. The fourth year incorporates screen acting, auditioning, solo creation, singing, voiceover, and stage combat.

Courses are fully integrated with Theatre at UBC productions, and students act in shows that are directed and coached by guest artists and faculty who are working professionals and leaders in their disciplines.

Your future

• Your future is filled with options, including work as a film/TV /new media, theatre, puppet, physical theatre, multidisciplinary, or voice actor; building your own theatre collective/company; becoming a director or a producer or a playwright; working in marketing, sales, or arts administration. You will be well prepared for careers that require creative problem solving, excellent communication skills, public speaking skills, and working within groups to achieve a goal. 

A small sampling of the distinguished actors who have studied with us includes: 

• David Adams, 

• Lois Anderson, 

• Sarah Afful, 

• Ryan Biel, 
• Brent Carver, 

• Nicola Cavendish, 

• Camyar Chai, 

• Gavin Crawford, 

• Robert Clothier, 

• Rachel Cronin, 

• Evan Frayne, 

• Meghan Camille Mitchell, 

• Ruth Nichol, 

• Moya O’Connell, 

• Eric Peterson, 

• Dawn Petten, 

• Sarah Rodgers, 

• Laara Sadiq, 

• Kerry Sandomirsky, 

• Goldie Semple, 

• Tom Scholte, 

• Camille Sullivan,

• Katey Wright.