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Mission

The mission of ACU Theatre is to provide quality training and opportunity for the disciplined theatre artist in a nurturing environment that models Christian values.
Program Structure
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Tracks
Acting
Dance
Design/Technical
Directing
Musical Theatre
Theatre Education
Theatre Ministry
Required Hours
University Requirements + Major Requirements: 50-68 credit hours (Choice of 6 tracks) + Electives: 4-22 credit hours = Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Example Coursework
Acting 1
Stage Makeup
Beginning Directing
Fashion as Cultural Reflection
Minor Available
Yes
Department
Theatre
Application Deadlines
Early Bird: Nov. 1
Regular: Feb. 1
National Candidates: May 1
Curriculum

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
ACU Theatre’s rigorous and transformative studio-intensive program will launch you into a professional career in performance, directing, design, teaching or theatre ministry. Our curriculum and facilities are contemporary and cutting-edge. As a theatre student, you’ll receive a well-rounded education with hands-on experience in all phases of performance and backstage work.
Student Opportunities
By design, theatre majors receive hands-on experience throughout their coursework and co-curricular opportunities such as:
- Productions
- Tepper Semester in NYC
- LA Film Studies Center
- Study Abroad
Careers

The BFA in Theatre offers a wide range of exciting careers, including:
- Actor (stage, film, voice-over, cruise lines)
- Designer (sets, costume, lighting, sound, props)
- Director
- Stage manager
- Technical directorTeacher (all levels, arts education programs)
- Worship minister
- Playwright
- Agent
- Casting director
- Print/commercial model