Re: BA + MFA (rather than a BFA):
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but as soozievt suggests, it is a very rational option for those who do not get into a BFA program that they deem acceptable.
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I just want to clarify that wasn't truly what I meant. I was saying that I know some extremely talented students who CHOSE a BA path, not because they ddin't get into an 'acceptable' BFA program but rather because they WANTED a BA program in the first place. I know some kids who I am positive could have gotten into fine BFA programs but preferred to attend BA theater programs such as at Yale, Brown or Northwestern. Some of these kids applied to NO BFA programs. Some got into top programs like NYU/Tisch but preferred a BA path and chose the BA schools over the BFA ones (that were acceptable to them as well).
Yes, a BA can be a viable option as a fall back to those who are seeking a BFA and who do not get into a BFA they wish to attend. But I was saying that a BA path is a viable path in itself for those who want to pursue drama/acting. There also is the option of a BA + MFA (which is not as much the case for someone seeking musical theater).
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He also does not like the idea of not getting much college credit for working many hours on productions (many LACs max out at one full course credit total for 4 years of production work)
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By the way, my kid is in a BFA and she doesn't get college credit for working on productions at all. For instance, right now, she rehearses every night from 7-11, and 8 hours on Sat. and 8 hours on Sun. (and 2 1/2 weeks full time over the winter break) for the mainstage musical. There are no credits for such work. This is on top of the nine classes she takes.