<p>I second sooziet’s suggestion of USC. My S( also a Junior who is weighing the BA vs BFA decision), and I just got back from USC’s theater tour. We live in So Cal. He was VERY impressed with their BA program… and he loved that they had TONS of main stage plays and student run, I think something like 60 a year. The best thing about USC is that all of their plays, except 1, are open to BFA and BA students. The BA’s can study abroad. I have a very good friend whose D is there now doing the BA…she is actually in London studying at BADA this semester. She feels that the BA training is every much as good as the BFA. You can also audition for the BFA, but if you don’t make it, you are automatically considered for the BA. No audition required for the BA.</p>
<p>Your list looks good other than that omission. FYI… CMU is a conservatory style BFA program.</p>