From Shakespeare to modern shows, you will experience the theatre like never before.
At Florida Southern College, Our Theater Performance program is a highly competitive, hands-on theatre program with dedicated theatre faculty and devoted students. We promote a healthy environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and civility.
When you pursue a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance, you'll take courses in acting, stage movement, improvisation, and creative expression. You'll dive into script analysis, directing, and vocal techniques. You'll also learn the history of this expressive profession. All of this culminates in a NYC Industry Showcase, placing you front and center with national agents, casting directors, and other industry professionals.
Additional Audition Requirement for Theatre
Top Reasons
Get Noticed
A BFA will get you noticed. Buff up your résumé or prepare for entry into graduate school with this degree!One on One Instruction
Individual attention, professional mentoring, and our wholistic approach to the art of theatre. We offer small class sizes and individual coaching sessions in acting and voice production with our award-winning professors.Performance Experience
From your first semester, you will have the opportunity to perform in our productions, immediately taking skills from the classroom, and applying to them to the stage.Expert Faculty
Study with faculty that include recipients of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival award as well as design awards from the Orlando International Fringe Festival.Hone Your Skills
Because theatre is a performance medium, your work in the major is entirely engaged. All of your courses are based on active involvement and performances.Study Abroad
Gain real world experience with faculty-led study abroad trips to England and our junior study trip to New York City.Meet Our Mocs
Phoebe French
Rory Tracy
"... The Play's the Thing..."
Holistic Approach to Design and Technical Training
Our approach to training begins with the final product – the play. We emphasize a collaborative approach to our training, so that the production is the aim of the entire company – not just the scenery, lighting, or acting, but the whole product. Theatre requires the technical/design elements to support the acting and directing. All of these elements are necessary to produce a successful and artistic creation. Our training emphasizes the value of each component of the creative process, rather than concentrate on individual area. We aim to create a mutually supportive ensemble of producing artists, while honing skills in a chosen specialization.
Get an Inside Look at Theatre Performance
Applied Production Experience
A Visit is the Next Step. Online or In-Person
Schedule a campus tour or take our video tour of one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses. Participate in our daily online Admission Info Session or a MocTalk webinar to learn more about Florida Southern.
Performing on Stage is not for Everyone
Learn From Award-Winning Faculty
The industry regularly recognizes our faulty for their artistic achievements. They include recognition multiple times for scene designs and theatre technology by Broadway World Orlando, and the Orlando Frings Festival, and a three-time recipient of Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival awards, as well as a finalist in BBC’s Voice of Musical Theatre International Competition.
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Program Details
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Additional Admission Requirements for Theatre Performance
- Students may be accepted into the Theatre Arts: Theatre Performance BFA program only through an audition in their area of expertise.
- Scholarships are awarded based on an audition and interview by the theatre faculty. BFA auditions will automatically be considered for scholarship eligibility.
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Program Contact
James Beck, MFA
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
Department Chair
Buckner Theatre
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