Acting (BFA)
About the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Dive deep into acting technique, voice, movement, and the business of theatre.
Our program is a conservatory-style program designed for students ready to pursue a professional acting career. The performance-driven curriculum builds a strong foundation in both the art and business of acting, with intensive training, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and opportunities to perform each semester.
Program Highlights:
- Train and perform at three professional venues
- Numerous performance opportunities
- Practical theatre experience and career prep courses
- Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway professionals
- Optional study abroad in London, where you’ll immerse yourself in British theatre
Why study this program at Viterbo?
Expert faculty and individual support
Work closely with full-time professors who have extensive experience as actors, directors, and coaches. With our 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive one-on-one feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your program.
Professional spaces and real-world experience
Rehearse and perform at some of the region’s top venues, such as the 1,100-seat Main Stage and LaCroix Black Box Theatre at our Fine Arts Center and the Weber Center for the Performing Arts in downtown La Crosse. Showcase your talent in five to six productions annually, including student-run projects, and attend industry-led masterclasses and audition workshops.
Career-building opportunities on and off campus
From Viterbo’s London Theatre Experience—where students see up to 15 live shows and train with British theatre professionals—to local community theatre partnerships, you’ll gain diverse perspectives and expand your network while still in school.
Careers in Theatre
Viterbo graduates go on to become
- Acting coach or private instructor
- Arts administrator
- Cruise line or theme park performer
- Graduate student in MFA or MA theatre programs
- Stage actor (Broadway, touring, or regional theatre)
- Theatre educator
- Theatre director or producer
- Voiceover artist
More than 90%
of acting graduates working in theatre
Experienced Faculty
Learn from theatre professionals with real-world industry experience
Five Productions
Perform in five full-scale productions each year, with early performance opportunities
Theatre and Musical Theatre Faculty and Staff
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