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2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn,New York 11210
718.951.5666
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Production

Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting

Master of Arts in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Production

Master of Fine Arts in Directing

Master of Fine Arts in Performing Arts Management

The Department of Theater at Brooklyn College is one of New York City’s leading institutions in the training of actors, directors, set/costume/lighting designers, dramaturgs, performing arts managers, and theater technicians. The Department offers undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Theater, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design & Technical Theater, the Master of Arts in Theater History & Criticism, and the Master of Fine Arts with concentrations in Acting, Directing, Design & Technical Theater, and Performing Arts Management. Our comprehensive curriculum includes courses in acting, voice, movement, improvisation, acting for the camera, stage combat, directing, stagecraft, stage design, costume design, costume rendering, lighting design, stage management, theater design and planning, performing arts management, criticism, dramaturgy, dramatic theory, black theater, American musical theater, American theater, world theater history, and Asian theater.

Notable Alumni Include:

Dominic Chianese, Jimmy Smits, James Colby, Ken Garito, Sean P. O'Hagan, Thomas Proehl, Gordon James, Eric Nightengale, Shelley Wyant, Eileen Phelan, Marie-Elena Baldini, Susanne Bruno, Etya Dudko, Woodie King, Jr., Luke Leonard, Rajendra R. Maharaj, Anamaria Correa, William Addis, Meghan Finn, Miriam Weiner, Tania Camargo, Sarah Benson, Sean Patrick Flahaven, John-Martin Green, Cara Reichel, Mark Von Sternberg, Francisco Solorzano, Jeffrey Mousseau, Elisa Malona, Scott Lakoff, Tony De Luca, John Harlacher, Christopher Roberts, E. Roger Mitchell, Victoria Malvagno, Tom Donnarumma, Annie Baker

Acceptance Rate:

Brooklyn College (CUNY)'s overall acceptance rate is 53.6%, meaning that for every 100 applicants, 54 are admitted, making it moderately selective.

Jonathan Berry Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Penobscot Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2025

Penobscot Theatre Company has announced that Artistic Director Jonathan Berry will step down at the conclusion of the 51st Mainstage season. Learn more here!

UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's LAUNCH PAD Kicks Off 20th Year With STRANGE BIRDS
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 2025

The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's new-play development program, LAUNCH PAD, will present a preview production of a new play, Strange Birds, written by E. M. Lewis and directed by Artistic Director Risa Brainin.

Spend Your Summer Training at UCLA
by Team BWW - February 06, 2025

Join the UCLA Department of Theater Summer Institutes for a transformative experience that will allow students to expand their creative horizons in every way. Artists will train with world-renowned faculty and build a foundation in their chosen area of study while learning the art of networking.

OPERA America Selects Four Teams for the 2025 Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2025

OPERA America will award the Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize to four teams of creative artists. The prize connects these rising artists with producers who can advance their careers.

Northern Stage Will Host 2024/25 New Works Now Festival
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024

Northern Stage has announced a fresh and bold line-up of new works for the 2024/25 season. Learn more about the upcoming season lineup and get tickets here!

UCLA Theater Department Chair Michelle Liu Carriger Wins The Barnard Hewitt Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2024

Michelle Liu Carriger of UCLA's Department of Theater received the Barnard Hewitt Award for her book on theater history, recognized for its innovative approach and meticulous scholarship. Learn more!

Temple Theater to Present THE TEMPEST in December
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2024

Directed by Douglas C. Wager, William Shakespeare's The Tempest will debut at the Tomilson theater this December. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Spend Summer 2025 Training at UCLA
by Team BWW - November 07, 2024

Join the UCLA Department of Theater Summer Institutes and Summer Workshops for a transformative experience. Artists will expand their creative horizons through training with world-renowned faculty and build a foundation in their chosen area of study while learning the art of networking.

UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Will Perform THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by Stephi Wild - October 30, 2024

The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara will present Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s groundbreaking musical, The Threepenny Opera.

UCSB Department Of Theater/Dance to Present Santa Barbara Dance Theater's 2024 Fall Season A PLACE FOR US
by Blair Ingenthron - October 25, 2024

Explore Santa Barbara Dance Theater's 2024 Fall Season, 'A Place for Us,' presented by UCSB's Department of Theater/Dance. Discover the innovative performances and creative vision behind this season.

Brown/Trinity Rep Presents FUGITIVE SONGS
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024

Brown/Trinity Rep has announced the presentation of FUGITIVE SONGS, a musical exploring themes of escape and self-discovery.

University of California, Santa Barbara To Present THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2024

The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara will present Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s groundbreaking musical, The Threepenny Opera.

UCSB's Faculty Dance Concert Set for November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 20, 2024

The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's faculty will present Faculty Dance Concert 2024, co-directed by Christina McCarthy and Monique Meunier.

UC Berkeley Presents EVERYBODY By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2024

UC Berkeley's TDPS will opens its 2024/25 season with EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, performances run November 7–10 at Zellerbach Playhouse.

Registration for Inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024

Forward Theater Company has announced the opening of registration for the inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab, set for January 4-5, 2025.

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