The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acting integrates a sequence of courses that develops deep self-awareness, heightened intellect, rich emotional life, expanded imagination, and generosity as a foundation for the development of a transformational actor. Rigorous studio work provides space for students to develop and hone their instruments and to exercise their abilities to express freedom, power, range, and sensitivity both in their personal lives and in their lives on stage.

Upon graduating with a BFA in acting, graduates obtain jobs on Broadway, off-Broadway, and at regional or international theatres, from traditional theatre to physical/devised theatre. Our alums are also working in the television and film industry, as actors, writers, directors, producers, and voice-over artists. Other career opportunities include becoming teachers, artist-activists, playwrights, and scholars.

BU School of Theatre: a place to find your artistic voice

Meet Assistant Professor of theatre, Melisa Pereyra, who brings a refreshing perspective to BU School of Theatre. Melisa shares her unique approach to performing and teaching Shakespeare, what inspired her to become an educator, and why CFA School of Theatre is a special place for her.

Degrees Offered

Featured Faculty

• 

  Yo-EL Cassell

  Head of Movement; Assistant Professor, Movement; Co-Chair, Dance Minors; Advisor/Faculty Mentor, Theatre Minors

• 

  Christopher Edwards

  Senior Lecturer, Theatre

• 

  Christine Hamel

  Assistant Professor of Voice & Speech and Acting; Co-Chair, BFA Performance; Program Head, Acting Major

• 

  Melodie Jeffery-Cassell

  Lecturer, Movement

• 

  Michael Kaye

  Assistant Professor; Program Head, MFA Theatre Education

• 

  Patrese McClain

  Assistant Professor, Acting

• 

  Malika Oyetimein

  Lecturer, Directing

• 

  Melisa Pereyra

  Assistant Professor, Acting

Notable Graduates

From award-winning film actors to critically-acclaimed theatre actors