Ask me about USC Theatre!

1alinaa1
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:25 +0000

I want to pursue acting as a career, but I firmly believe in a well-rounded education with a FOCUS on theatre before getting a conservatory certificate/MFA, so I’m choosing the BA theatre program. I wanted to ask how extensive the acting/theatre training was. Are there ANY type of conservatory/hands-on classes? Are the BA students considered just as much acting students as BFA students are? I read the comment about quick arrogance, but then it fades - how about in the eyes of the professors?
In general would you say that the BA program gives ample and high quality theatre training (in addition to education in other subject matters)? What are the pros/cons of the program.
I did do the research, I just wanted to ask someone with first hand experience.

Sorry if someone asked any of this before - I might have missed it.
Thanks very much!

**Sorry, I also wanted to ask - is it possible to contuinue doing professional work while doing the BA program? Also, are the prospects for theatre related opportunites still good for BA students (I know the BFA program offers a showcase at the end of the four years, with important people present, but do BA students get introductions/chance to show their talent in any way?)