{"id":3661,"date":"2022-06-01T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/?post_type=bu-program-page&p=3661"},"modified":"2023-10-19T16:55:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T20:55:39","slug":"acting","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/academics\/degrees-programs\/acting\/","title":{"rendered":"Acting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Transform your practice.
Develop your process.
Launch into the profession. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boston University’s acting program is where artistic rigor meets the best-and next practices emerging in the theatre industry. <\/strong>Built on BU School of Theatre\u2019s Progressive Studio Model<\/strong>, the program is a process-driven, person-centered, professionally-focused artistic sequence of courses, experiences, and opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranked nationally as a top acting program:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

#20 best colleges for performing arts in America (2022 niche rankings)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

listed in backstage’s 25 acting colleges you should know about in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

additional cfa rankings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BU School of Theatre\u2019s acting program focuses on essential tools, the development of artistic voice, and challenging individual work toward ever-increasing levels of awareness, imagination, and expression. During each year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, courses in the major follow a carefully integrated sequence of class exercises and production assignments. Additionally, the School of Theatre provides for artist-scholars and scholar-artists to experience all the opportunities of a Research 1 university as they deepen their knowledge of foundational techniques within the art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BU School of Theatre alumni are part of a dynamic community of arts innovators. Upon graduating with a BFA in acting, graduates obtain jobs on and off Broadway, from devised ensemble to producing groundbreaking new works; working in the television and film industry; and pursuing arts leadership opportunities as artist-activists, playwrights, and scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BU School of Theatre: a place to find your artistic voice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Meet Assistant Professor of theatre, Melisa Pereyra<\/a>, who brings a refreshing perspective to BU School of Theatre<\/a>. Melisa shares her unique approach to performing and teaching Shakespeare, what inspired her to become an educator, and why CFA School of Theatre is a special place for her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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