BU School of Theatre’s acting program focuses on essential tools, the development of artistic voice, and challenging individual work toward ever-increasing levels of awareness, imagination, and expression. During each year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, courses in the major follow a carefully integrated sequence of class exercises and production assignments. Additionally, the School of Theatre provides for artist-scholars and scholar-artists to experience all the opportunities of a Research 1 university as they deepen their knowledge of foundational techniques within the art form.

BU School of Theatre alumni are part of a dynamic community of arts innovators. Upon graduating with a BFA in acting, graduates obtain jobs on and off Broadway, from devised ensemble to producing groundbreaking new works; working in the television and film industry; and pursuing arts leadership opportunities as artist-activists, playwrights, and scholars.

BU School of Theatre: a place to find your artistic voice

Meet Assistant Professor of theatre, Melisa Pereyra, who brings a refreshing perspective to BU School of Theatre. Melisa shares her unique approach to performing and teaching Shakespeare, what inspired her to become an educator, and why CFA School of Theatre is a special place for her.

Degrees Offered

Featured Faculty

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  Yo-EL Cassell

  Head of Movement; Assistant Professor, Movement; Co-Chair, Dance Minors; Advisor/Faculty Mentor, Theatre Minors

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  Christopher Edwards

  Senior Lecturer, Theatre

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  Christine Hamel

  Assistant Professor of Voice & Speech and Acting

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  Melodie Jeffery-Cassell

  Lecturer, Movement

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  Tasia Jones

  Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing

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  Michael Kaye

  Assistant Professor; Program Head, MFA Theatre Education

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  Patrese McClain

  Assistant Professor, Acting

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  Melisa Pereyra

  Assistant Professor, Acting; Co-Chair of Performance, Head of Acting

Notable Graduates

From award-winning film actors to critically-acclaimed theatre actors