Overview

Acting facilitates the highest level of curiosity, performance preparation, and investigation of the craft of acting.

The commitment is to all stages of the journey from page to stage. Rehearsal journeys and public performances are full, yielding work that is truthful, nuanced, varied, deeply embodied, and emotionally compelling.

Four years of studio training include one semester in the Theatre Academy of London for advanced training.

Performance opportunities are provided for the student, but must be earned through audition. Education in theatre and the general education curriculum provides depth to the actor's intellectual and artistic development.

Concurrent majors and minors are allowed only with pre-approval of the program. Like all programs in the School of Theatre, the Pennsylvania State University BFA in Acting is subject to NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accreditation.

Careers

This degree prepares students for advanced study in acting, movement, playwriting, or directing. Students are ready to enter the profession, prepared on every level to be a successful artist.
With the required semester in London, students are prepared to engage at the international level.

Graduates are prepared for careers in all areas of performance, including stage, TV, film. They also have preparation for jobs in casting, directing, choreography, writing, and teaching.
Students are are prepared for graduate programs in acting, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, performance theory, and movement, as well as professional programs in performance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology for Performers
Music Theatre - Class Voice
The Art of the Theatre
Survey of Theatre Production Practice
Basic Theatrical Makeup
Design for the Theatre
Movement for Actors
Theatre History I: Ancient to 1700
Theatre History II: From 1700 to Present
Scene Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

43290 USD / year

≈ 43290 USD / year
Out-of-State

41790 USD / year

≈ 41790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20644 USD / year

≈ 20644 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

University Park

Funding

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