BFA in Dramatic Art - Acting in Windsor Canada | University of Windsor

Step into the spotlight with this program that masterfully blends conservatory-style training, performance opportunities, and academic coursework. Hone your skills in this globally respected program through a required audition process.
Applicants must prepare and memorize two contrasting monologues, each about one minute long. One piece should feature a Shakespearean character, while the other should come from a modern or contemporary published play. Your audition will also include learning a movement sequence, participating in an improvised scene, and performing a cold reading.
Dramatic Arts provides a vibrant, supportive community that energizes and challenges students, equipping them for lasting careers as theatre practitioners, educators, and cultural leaders.

Our commitment to teaching excellence and innovative pedagogical methods fosters a dynamic, student-focused atmosphere where talent flourishes. Hands-on learning forms the foundation of all our programs, offering practical experience and essential skills for diverse theatre careers and related fields. From your first year, you'll actively participate in our six-production season through University Players, the department's professional theatre company. With intimate class sizes and direct faculty access, students benefit from personalized guidance that creates a truly transformative educational journey.

Career Paths: Performer, stage director, voice actor, artistic leader, production manager