Theatre VCU offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program in theatre with concentrations in Performance; Costume, Scenic, Lighting Design; and Stage Management. The curriculum provides students an education in theatre as an art form while at the same time preparing them to enter the profession or to continue training in an advanced program.

All incoming students audition and are admitted in Theatre Foundation specializing in one of the five concentrations. Students can choose to pursue a BA, or choose to audition/interview for the BFA after completing two years of coursework.

The BA in Theatre is designed for students who desire a program with a strong emphasis in theatre, combined with a strong liberal arts component, and a minor (or other course of directed study) in an area other than theatre.

BFA students do not typically pursue minor courses of study.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree is offered in either Theatre Pedagogy with concentrations in Acting/Directing; Stage Voice and Speech; Movement; Dramatic Literature/Dramaturgy; or a studio emphasis in either Scenic or Costume Design.

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David S. Leong, Chairman, VCU Department of Theatre