<p>I teach and JMU and would be happy to answer any questions about the program. JMU is a BA program but with strong training and the opportunity to take classes in specialized areas such as voice/diction, stage combat, movement, etc… Students in the MT program take all levels of acting (including classical acting), are cast in both plays and musicals. Students in the Theatre program may take voice classes, and certain MT courses, are cast in both plays and musicals.</p>
<p>I also think looking at American would be a good idea. I have seen very strong graduates of their program.</p>
<p>Shenandoah is a great program, but it is a conservatory program, so may not fit what you are looking for. </p>
<p>Elon is also a great program, but my understanding is that the BA students do not have the same class and casting opportunities as the BFA students. I am also not sure how available MT opportunities are to Theatre students.</p>
<p>If you want to take a college visit trip to visit a few different types of programs take a drive from MD to NC. Look at UMD-CP, American, Shenandoah, JMU, Elon. All are great schools with very different programs. </p>
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