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 Dramatic Arts 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 the 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 we do not rigidly conform to one method of actor training, our 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 head of performance training, Dale AJ Rose, studied with Hagen, Adler, and Kass, and taught acting in New York City.
In addition, Professor Rose’s approach to actor training is heavily influenced by dance and the theatrical movement styles of Le Coq and the Dell ‘Arte International School of Physical Theatre. He fosters techniques of mask and clowning that strengthen the actor to go beyond being an interpreter to being a creator of theatre. Suzuki technique continues to be part of the training and stimulates the actor’s dynamic connection to the center. Our 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

Exploration of Acting

Stage Movement

Dance Appreciation

Voice and Speech

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

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
Fine Arts Applicants
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Tuition Fee

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International

39678 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39678 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39678 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39678 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17010 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17010 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Storrs

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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