<p>You are right that you are not asking exactly a “BA or BFA” question. What you are talking about is the exact nature of the curriculum. Many BAs have lots of training (so I think you’re a little misguided in that). Many BFAs have plenty of liberal arts opportunities. You are correct that some programs are completely vocationally focused, in that they have no “academic” subjects (particularly the UK schools). But theatre is a very multidisciplinary subject - even the more training-focused programs will have significant classes in theatre history, literature, etc., and they will expect you to read and write a lot, and study subjects like science when it’s necessary for preparing a scene or play.</p>
<p>What you need to do - I don’t know where you are in this process so forgive me - is look at the curricula at all of the schools you are interested in, and ask a lot of questions at schools you visit. You can probably find a balance of training and “school subjects” in ways that you want and enjoy.</p>
<p>As for what will benefit you in your future, in the field of theatre, you can be successful in any way you prepare, including not studying theatre at all. So do what you enjoy most, and accept the fact that a large number of people decide to get more education or training later in life, no matter what field they are in.</p>