The BFA in Acting is a pre-professional degree program designed to develop a strong foundation in the skills required for a career as an actor on stage, and in film and television. The acting program provides students with intensive training in several techniques including Stanislavski-based work, Viewpoints, period styles, on-camera technique, circus arts, stage combat, and Linklater voice and body technique. Acting majors also receive training in dance and voice lessons as part of their curriculum. Along with opportunities to perform in mainstage and blackbox productions, acting majors also have the opportunity to intern at some of Chicago’s most prestigious theatres including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf Theater Company and Goodman Theatre, and dozens of smaller Chicago theatres.

An individual who has completed or will complete a high school degree or its equivalent and has fewer than 15 transferrable college credit hours. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent All theatre applicants must audition in person; video auditions are not admissible. After submitting the Roosevelt University application, applicants will be emailed information on how to schedule their audition through GetAcceptd.com.