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Arcadia University<br />
450 S. Easton Road<br />
Glenside, PA, 19038<br />
(610) 564-1535<br />
Chairperson: Kathryn Petersen, Petersek@arcadia.edu<br />
Academic Year: August to May<br />
Degrees Offered: BFA in Acting, BFA in Acting with a concentration in Musical Theater, BA in<br />
Theater Arts<br />
Program Objectives: Our training program goes beyond a traditional conservatory-style<br />
approach—immersing you in all aspects of theatrical creation. Our program will challenge you to<br />
develop your talents, to cultivate your knowledge, and to think globally in a wider world of<br />
cultures and ideas.<br />
History: A beautiful rolling campus built on the grounds of the historic landmark Grey Towers<br />
Castle, Arcadia is a top-ranked private university in metropolitan Philadelphia offering<br />
bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. U.S. News & World Report ranks Arcadia University<br />
among the top 25 master's universities in the North and recognizes it as one of the top study<br />
abroad programs in the nation. Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is cited as being among<br />
the “most innovative” and “best value” colleges. In the theater program, we offer three degrees<br />
and produce an eclectic season of 4 to 6 productions a year, with a mix of contemporary &<br />
classical plays as well as devised work and musicals. Students are mentored by professionals<br />
as they work on the season productions or are employed in Theater Work Study Teams. Our<br />
small ensemble size ensures that students don't get lost in the crowd. Our proximity to<br />
Philadelphia, the fifth largest Theater market in the country, gives students opportunities to<br />
network, see live theater, and look for employment opportunities. In addition, students get<br />
multiple chances to study abroad.<br />
Facilities, Classrooms, and Theatres: The Little Theater, The Steel Building, the Castle and<br />
Stiteler Hall provide spaces for site-specific work, recitals, rehearsals, classes, and<br />
performances.<br />
Scholarships and/or Assistantships: Talent Scholarships are given to admitted BFA students.<br />
Theater Work Study opportunities are open to all in the Theater program.<br />
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