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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Acting

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In this B.F.A. in drama program, you'll learn the skills necessary to fulfill your dreams as a performer. As a drama major, you can choose between two specialized tracks, acting or musical theater performance. Students specializing in acting will focus on advanced acting techniques, directing, technical theater and playwriting, and students specializing in musical theater performance will study singing and vocal techniques, dance, music theory and musical theater history. No matter what track you choose, you'll gain a firm foundation in acting, auditioning, script analysis, history, voice and movement. Lynn University's theater program blends traditional and contemporary theatrical training methods through innovative approaches that keep pace with the demands of the industry. If you're interested in this program, you must audition and fill out a Lynn University application and one through Acceptd.

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Lynn University's overall acceptance rate is around 74%

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Past Student Productions

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Pianist Lisa Leonard in Recital in Broadway Pianist Lisa Leonard in Recital
(1/30/25 - 1/30/25)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Dialogues Speaker Series Richard Blanco
(1/27/25 - 1/27/25)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
John Oliveira Winner's Concert in Broadway John Oliveira Winner's Concert
(1/26/25 - 1/26/25)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
John Oliveira String Competition Final Round in Broadway John Oliveira String Competition Final Round
(1/25/25 - 1/25/25)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Philharmonia No. 3 Jan. 18–19, 2025 in Broadway Philharmonia No. 3 Jan. 18–19, 2025
(1/18/25 - 1/19/25)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Piano Passion From the Studio of Roberta Rust in Broadway Piano Passion From the Studio of Roberta Rust
(1/12/25 - 1/12/25)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Lyric Chamber Music Competition, Final Round in Broadway Lyric Chamber Music Competition, Final Round
(12/12/24 - 12/12/24)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Gingerbread Holiday Concert Featuring Lynn University Philharmonia in Broadway Gingerbread Holiday Concert Featuring Lynn University Philharmonia
(12/8/24 - 12/8/24)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Our Town Dec. 6–7, 2024 in Broadway Our Town Dec. 6–7, 2024
(12/6/24 - 12/7/24)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Faculty Masters Concert No. 1 in Broadway Faculty Masters Concert No. 1
(12/5/24 - 12/5/24)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Viola Studio Recital in Broadway Viola Studio Recital
(12/4/24 - 12/4/24)
Lynn University
Sanctuary Series: Chamber music and poetry in Broadway Sanctuary Series: Chamber music and poetry
(11/21/24 - 11/21/24)
Lynn University
Bassoon Master Class with Gustavo Núñez in Broadway Bassoon Master Class with Gustavo Núñez
(11/19/24 - 11/19/24)
Lynn University
Elijah with Master Chorale of South Florida (Nov. 16–17, 2024) in Broadway Elijah with Master Chorale of South Florida (Nov. 16–17, 2024)
(11/16/24 - 11/17/24)
Lynn University
Lyric Chamber Music Competition, Final Round in Broadway Lyric Chamber Music Competition, Final Round
(12/12/24 - 11/12/24)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Philharmonia No. 2 Nov. 9–10, 2024 in Broadway Philharmonia No. 2 Nov. 9–10, 2024
(11/9/24 - 11/10/24)
Lynn University
Philharmonia No. 2 (Nov. 9–10, 2024) in Broadway Philharmonia No. 2 (Nov. 9–10, 2024)
(11/9/24 - 11/10/24)
Lynn University
Our Town Dec. 6–7, 2024 in Broadway Our Town Dec. 6–7, 2024
(12/6/24 - 11/7/24)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Time Travel from the Keyboard From the Studio of Lisa Leonard in Broadway Time Travel from the Keyboard From the Studio of Lisa Leonard
(11/3/24 - 11/3/24)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Philharmonia No. 5 in Broadway Philharmonia No. 5
(4/7/24 - 4/7/24)
Lynn University - Wold Performing Arts Center
Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon in Broadway Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon
(11/11/23 - 11/11/23)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Passion and Peace featuring Cellist Jameson Platte and Pianist Lisa Leonard in Broadway Passion and Peace featuring Cellist Jameson Platte and Pianist Lisa Leonard
(10/22/23 - 10/22/23)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Crazy for You in Broadway Crazy for You
(10/12/23 - 10/15/23)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Cello Master Class with Rafael Figueroa in Broadway Cello Master Class with Rafael Figueroa
(10/9/23 - 10/9/23)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Piano Recital and Master Class with Matthew Manwarren in Broadway Piano Recital and Master Class with Matthew Manwarren
(10/9/23 - 10/9/23)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
2023 Lynn Concerto Competition, Final Round in Broadway 2023 Lynn Concerto Competition, Final Round
(10/8/23 - 10/8/23)
Lynn University - Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
Crazy for You in Broadway Crazy for You
(10/12/23 - 9/15/23)
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center
Amore 4Ever present the Greatest Sin City Legends
(4/18/21 - 4/18/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Nancy McGraw sings Johnny Mercer in the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
(3/31/21 - 3/31/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Gigi
(3/14/21 - 3/14/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
The Duke Ellington-Billy Strayhorn Jazz Collaboration
(3/7/21 - 3/7/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
A. R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS starring Barbara Eden and Barry Bostwick
(2/28/21 - 2/28/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn: A Dream Partnership starring Darius de Haas
(2/24/21 - 2/24/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Sharing the Love Mancini-style
(2/14/21 - 2/14/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
High Hopes from Sammy Cahn
(1/24/21 - 1/24/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Josephine Sanges in Harold Arlen: Come Rain or Come Shine
(1/13/21 - 1/13/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Puccini to Broadway: A Magical Night of Music and Theatre
(1/10/21 - 1/10/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Almost, Maine
(10/16/20 - 10/16/20)
Lynn University
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(10/14/20 - 10/16/20)
Lynn University
Music of the Knights in Broadway Music of the Knights
(3/1/20 - 3/1/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Reza: Edge of Illusion in Broadway Reza: Edge of Illusion
(2/16/20 - 2/16/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio in Broadway Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio
(1/19/20 - 1/19/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio in Broadway Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio
(1/18/20 - 1/18/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
With Eyes Closed
(1/13/20 - 1/13/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
New York, Old Friend in Broadway New York, Old Friend
(1/5/20 - 1/5/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
New York, Old Friend in Broadway New York, Old Friend
(1/5/20 - 1/5/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
McArdle & McKechnie Celebrate Sondheim and Hamlisch in Broadway McArdle & McKechnie Celebrate Sondheim and Hamlisch
(11/3/19 - 11/3/19)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Palazzo by Michael McKeever in Broadway Palazzo by Michael McKeever
(10/21/19 - 10/21/19)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Thoroughly Modern Millie in Broadway Thoroughly Modern Millie
(10/16/19 - 10/18/19)
Lynn University - Department Of Theatre
A Grand Night for Singing
(5/3/17 - 5/3/17)
Lynn University
BRIGADOON
(3/18/17 - 3/19/17)
Lynn University
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
(3/23/16 - 3/25/16)
Lynn University

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