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About the BFA Program
Application Process
Application Deadlines
Important Dates
Laptop Requirement
Online Application Form

About the BFA Program top
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre is a 130-credit program offering intensive specialization in the areas of Acting, Costume Production, and Technical Production. A limited number of students are accepted each year into the B.F.A. program, and these students then focus on one area of specialization. Admission is highly selective and competitive. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum will gain practical experience through participation in classroom projects, workshops, performance activity in the department, and related activity developed in conjunction with other disciplines in the Peck School of the Arts and the Milwaukee theatre community.

For further information
Department of Theatre
(414) 229-4947
theatreinfo@uwm.edu

Application Process top
Application to the BFA Theatre Program occurs after a student has successfully completed the following (or equivalent) course work with a GPA of 3.0 in the major:

Math Proficiency
English Proficiency
Theatre 103 Introduction to Theatre Study
Theatre 110 Acting I
Theatre 112 Theatre Production and Design
Theatre 210 Technical Theatre Practicum
Theatre 213 Play Analysis (Costume Production and Technical
Production applicants only)
Theatre 305 The Theatrical Experience

Prospective transfer students must be admitted to the University of Wisconsin-MIlwaukee before applying to the BFA program in Theatre.

BFA program applicants (including transfer students) must:

• Undergo an in-person interview. Actors must also take an audition. Candidates will be scheduled for interviews and auditions upon receipt of a complete application packet.
• Submit the following materials:

1. An application form (see Online Application Form, below).
2. A statement of purpose.
3. A current resume
4. An 8”x10” black & white photo for acting candidates or portfolio of work for costume and technical production candidates.
5. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for this purpose).
6. Two letters of recommendation.
7. Participate in an in-person interview. Actors must also audition. Candidates will be scheduled for interviews and auditions upon receipt of a complete application packet.

Application Deadlines top
March 14, 2008: Application deadline, for admission in fall 2008
Late Applications will be accepted through April 14, 2008.

Prospective students may inquire about future application deadlines by phone at 414-229-4947 or via e-mail at theatreinfo@uwm.edu.

Important Dates top
Acting auditions will be scheduled for April 18, 2008.

CP, TP interviews will be scheduled individually for March 31- April 5, 2008.

May 15, 2008; Notification of acceptance begins.

Laptop Requirement top
Upper level students within specific program areas in the Department of Theatre (Technical Production) will be required to have an Apple PowerBook laptop computer for their course work by the first day of class. Click here for more information.

Online Application Form top
Click here for the application form.