Ask me about USC Theatre!

madbean
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:17:22 +0000

Take a look at the School of Theatre catalog to check the classes for both the BA and BFA. [USC School of Theatre | USC Catalogue](http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/cat2011/schools/theatre/)

You can see that the BA allows choice of electives so you can create an emphasis in the area you are most interested in. You’ll also see that there are far fewer units required for the BA, allowing students space for a double major, or a minor or even 2 minors. BAs may also have time for professional work and it is allowed, although naturally you must make arrangements to make up any school work missed. BFAs are not permitted to do outside acting work as their schedules are too full.

tommydrt22, I don’t know if anyone has compiled the sort of statistics to track how many grads get theatre work, whether for BA or BFA. It is well known, however, that a college degree in theatre does not directly place grads in work as a professional actor. There may be many cool opportunities, but no guarantees. As I’m sure you know, many successful actors do not go to college at all. But, the education, training, practice, technique can’t hurt.