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What will I do in the B.F.A. Acting degree program at Western?
Our conservatory-style training begins with acting work grounded in truth, connection, and imagination. We then move on to industry-specific specialty training: professional preparation courses for both stage and film, advanced on camera training, and the physical and vocal training necessary for the stillness of film and the freedom of stage. Your training culminates in a digital showcase, providing both professionally produced audition material and an entrance to the industry.
We are fiercely committed to fostering a healthy, functional, joyful community of artists. We offer wellness training for artists and intimacy direction support. Curiosity, a sense of play, and respect for the storytellers/makers will be integral components in your training experience here.
Your faculty here at WMU is a community of professional working artists committed to helping you navigate the profession you are entering. We are passionate about your growth. We are committed to helping you become the artist you want to be.
Recent WMU graduates with degrees in acting are working as:
- Actors and musical theatre performers
- Directors
- Voice-over artists
- Casting directors
- Stage managers
- Agents
- Producers
- Movement and voice specialists
- Professional dancers
Here are some of the organizations they work for:
- Marvel Studios
- Dreamworks
- Disney Corporation
- Broadway
- New York City off-Broadway productions
- National Tours
- Broadway in Chicago
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Seattle Repertory Theatre
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival
- Various film and television productions
I am extremely impressed with the level of talent, preparedness and professional behavior that I find in every student I audition from Western Michigan's theatre program—amazing young students.
What will I learn in my B.F.A. Acting classes?
Opportunities to perform are many and varied. Since we are an undergraduate-only program, the BFA performance majors fill all the roles. Our production calendar features 7-8 mainstage productions and numerous student-directed/faculty-mentored productions in our three professional theatrical spaces. BFA Acting majors are eligible to be cast in both plays and musicals.
Are scholarships available for acting students?
How do I audition for the theatre program?
After you complete your application for the B.F.A. in acting program, you will have the choice of auditioning in person or virtually. The guidelines for each audition format are detailed here: