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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Interested in applying to one of BU School of Theatre's graduate or undergraduate programs? We're here to guide you throughout the process.

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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!

Arts Leadership

BU Wheelock Forum Explores AI in Education

The event, attended by approximately 250 people—including educators, administrators, and scholars—featured CFA professors James Grady and Clay Hopper

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BU Alum Is ″a Muppet Legend″

Actor Fran Brill (CFA'68), who spent more than 40 years “sweepin’ the clouds away” as a Sesame Street Muppeteer, receives a Lifetime Achievement Award

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Creatives in Practice: Wendy C. Goldberg

BU Professor of Directing created and executive-produced the competitive junior tennis docuseries, TOP CLASS TENNIS, leading to the development of a new play where BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role

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Beyond the Classroom: Thalia Gerloff (CFA’27)

BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role of Erin in the new play COURT 4, by director and professor Wendy Goldberg, a project that stems from an Amazon Prime docuseries about competitive junior tennis

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Why BU School of Theatre?

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Upcoming Events & Productions

We welcome you to the theatre!

Kahn Career Entry Awards

Day: Tuesday Apr 14th Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm CFA Student Lounge

The Oresteia

Day: Friday Apr 17th Time: 7:30pm - 10:10pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

The Oresteia

Day: Sunday Apr 19th Time: 2:00pm - 4:40pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

The Oresteia

Day: Thursday Apr 23rd Time: 7:30pm - 10:10pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

Flight

Day: Thursday Apr 23rd Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tsai Performance Center

The Oresteia

Day: Saturday Apr 25th Time: 2:00pm - 4:40pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

Flight

Day: Saturday Apr 25th Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Tsai Performance Center
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