<p>HoosierMom: This is ChrissyBlu (not ChrissyBlu’s D.) That article that you linked is the best one I have read on the difference between a BA in Theatre/Acting, a BFA in Acting and an MFA. I printed it out for my D. I actually think it points in favor of a program like UCLA’s BA program, which is a very good BA AND conservatory training for the actor. As fishbowlfreshman pointed out, in her link, if you want to get an MFA, you should probably consider a BA, then an MFA, which is considered the “terminal degree.” My husband knows an actor who did a BFA, worked many years (he was a soap star) and then, when he got tired of the life, found he had to go back to school because his BFA didn’t have enough general ed so he could get his MBA. It set him back quite a bit. The article you pointed to alludes to this problem. What a helpful piece of information. </p>
<p>IMHelpful… I encourage you to read it and share it with your D.</p>