Deepen your skills. Be motivated by individual passions. Be inspired by collaboration with your community of artists.

Here at Boston University School of Theatre, we are curious learners who seize opportunities to expand our journeys and enhance our artistry. CFA School of Theatre is a nationally recognized program, with all the opportunities of a larger liberal arts university right at your fingertips. We believe each student is unique and should be able to pursue their individual interests while receiving strong foundational techniques within the art form. Valuing each student’s goals and gifts while furthering the conversation of diversity and inclusion makes the School of Theatre at Boston University College of Fine Arts a leading program in the country.

Through headlong risk taking, we bring concepts into existence and unleash ideas to build connections that shape the world.

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Theatre Degrees and Programs

The immersive academic and artistic experience in the School of Theatre's programs in performance, design, production, and management is like no other. Dive in!

Please note, in Fall 2024, the School of Theatre launched a new graduate curriculum.

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Innovation & Professional Development

Through collaborations, professional development opportunities, and arts-based research, BU School of Theatre is committed to fostering strong artistic relationships across the theatre profession.

Our Alumni, Students, and Faculty

Our students, faculty, and alums are working in all corners of theatre, television, film, and entertainment industries. Read their stories!

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Creatives in Practice: Olivera Gajić

BU assistant professor of costume design recently had a solo exhibition in Serbia's RISC Gallery, located in the town where Gajic first received her formal training in painting and costume designing

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A Disney Veteran’s Curtain Call

As Broadway marketer Jack Eldon (’81) prepared for his retirement, he returned to the Disney production that helped launch his career

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Upcoming Events & Productions

We welcome you to the theatre!

Theater(re?) by Durang

Day: Thursday Nov 12th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm CFA 105

Violet

Day: Wednesday Nov 18th Time: 7:30am - 9:15pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

Violet

Day: Wednesday Nov 18th Time: 7:30pm - 10:15pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

Water by the Spoonful

Day: Saturday Nov 21st Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre

Violet

Day: Saturday Nov 21st Time: 2:00pm - 3:45pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

Water by the Spoonful

Day: Saturday Nov 21st Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre

Peerless

Day: Thursday Dec 3rd Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Studio ONE

Aurora Borealis: A Festival of Light and Dance

Day: Friday Dec 4th Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm Tsai Performance Center
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