BFA in Theatre Arts - Acting in Brookville United States | Long Island University

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts with an Acting specialization offers tailored, hands-on training through classroom learning and stage performances to equip students for professional acting careers. This program delivers comprehensive education in theatre history, dramatic literature, and both classical and modern performance techniques, with guidance from working actors and playwrights. Participants gain valuable experience by performing in major productions helmed by acclaimed New York directors. Admission to this competitive 120-credit program is by audition only.

The acting curriculum incorporates the Suzuki, Stanislavsky, Chekhov, and Linklater methods. Taught by industry professionals, the core program focuses on cultivating a powerful stage presence through physical expressiveness, genuine emotional connection, and vocal mastery. Students work individually and collaboratively, receiving instruction in screen acting, musical performance, and movement from internationally recognized artists. The program concludes with a senior showcase in New York City, where students present their skills to top agents, casting directors, and industry professionals.