DramaBachelor of Fine Arts

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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.

Drama major information

Drama majors in this program will help produce five productions, including the annual Celebration of the Arts, two intimate cabarets, one student-directed production, two mainstage musicals and two mainstage plays. Here's more information about the drama B.F.A. program:

  • You can choose between acting or musical theater performance.
  • You'll study acting, script analysis, voice and movement.
  • It will prepare you for a career as an actor in movies, theater, television or musical theater.

Program

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Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Adam Simpson
We're still small and sticking to our mission of individualized attention and private training, as well as mentoring after graduation. It's important to us that students and graduates feel supported.
Adam Simpson, associate professor of drama

Courses

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Program plan

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Acting

Musical Theatre Performance

Career opportunities

Sing and dance your way into a new career. As a drama student, you'll gain the skills necessary for a variety of entertainment positions. In this program, you can choose between acting or musical theater and no matter what you choose, you'll have the skill necessary to land the job of your dreams.

Producer

Producers are behind several key business and financial decisions throughout the making of a film, TV show/commercial or broadway play. They help raise money, hire the director and crew, and are responsible for the final product.

Director

Directors take the driver's seat and help assemble a cast, coordinate rehearsals and set the tone on set once the cameras are rolling.

Actor

Actors read scripts, rehearse lines and interpret what kind of characterization the director is looking for. Actors can find themselves on broadway, in commercials or on set for the next big blockbuster or bingeworthy series.

Career preparation services

We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.

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Cost and aid

Estimated annual cost of attendance

Fee name2023–20242024–2025
Tuition$41,200$42,730
Housing and food$13,750$14,330
Materials$500$250
Student services$1,000$1,000
Technology$750$750
Estimated total$57,200$59,060

Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.

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Undergraduate Application deadlines

Fall Semester
Regular decisionMarch 1
Rolling admissionMarch 1+
Spring Semester
Regular decisionDec. 1
Rolling admissionDec. 1+

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Discover everything you need to know with step-by-step guides for first-year, transfer and international students.

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Start your Lynn application today and come back as many times as you like before submission.

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Apply to the BFA in Drama via Acceptd.

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Review the audition guidelines and submit your audition video.

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I chose Lynn because of the small campus and for the friendly people. I like to work on writing and music or hang out with friends in the cafeteria when I'm not in class. After Lynn, I want to perform across the U.S and write stories.

Dave Pitts '26
North Port, Florida, Drama
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