Emerson Theatre and Performance and Advice on theatre colleges

My daughter graduated with a Theater degree from LMU. Note that that one is a BA, and Elon (my son attends there, not a theater major) is a BFA. Elon BFA is very highly regarded. LMU less so, mostly because it’s not a BFA. Which type of degree/program do you want? My daughter specifically chose BA programs over BFAs because she wanted flexibility (and she picked up a double major, and also minored in Screenwriting…this couldn’t be done in a BFA program). Anyway, both kids each loved their chosen schools, LMU and Elon, very happy with both. My daughter had great mentors in the Theater Dept at LMU. Anyway I think you should definitely put thought into whether you want a BA or BFA…there is even an easy quiz if you search it.

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