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Austin,Texas 78704
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

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The Department of Performing Arts at St. Edward's University combines both the theater and music programs, offering two majors, two minors, and ample opportunity to explore creative development and expression. The Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and minors in Theater Arts and Musical Theater. We are home to the award winning Mary Moody Northen Theatre that houses our professional productions plus a broad array of many other performance opportunities. The Department of Performing Arts provides students with the training, education, and experience they need to pursue careers in the field or further study.

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Sheila M. Gordon, , Kathryn A. Eader.



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Past Student Productions

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CABARET
(4/6/17 - 4/15/17)
St. Edward's University
CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(4/6/17 - 4/15/17)
St. Edward's University

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