{"id":6544,"date":"2025-09-19T10:47:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6544"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:17:39","slug":"bfa-theatre","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Theatre<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bfa\">BFA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/111212_3930_BFA-Theatre-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/111212_3930_BFA-Theatre-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"BFA students rehearsing\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Whether you want to be onstage or behind the curtain, turn your love for live performance into a career with Montclair State University\u2019s BFA in Theatre. The BFA in Theatre is a dynamic, pre-professional program that empowers you to explore your passion for performance and production. Offering a major, minor, and three concentrations, the program combines rigorous training, creative exploration, and access to professional opportunities just 14 miles from New York City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intensive, pre-professional training guided by expert faculty and guest artists<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience through department productions every semester<\/li>\n<li>Small classes, close mentorship, and access to NYC\u2019s theatre community<\/li>\n<li>Flexible electives that let you shape your professional path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Acting Concentration<\/strong> \u2013 Bold. Dynamic. Transformative. The BFA Acting program integrates multiple techniques\u2014Stanislavski, Shakespeare, Viewpoints, Suzuki, and more\u2014while developing movement, voice, and acting for stage, film, and new media. With electives in stage combat, directing, audition prep, and playwriting, you\u2019ll gain a holistic education that prepares you for today\u2019s entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Design, Technology, and Management Concentration<\/strong> \u2013 This pre-professional track prepares designers, managers, and technicians for careers in theatre and live entertainment. You\u2019ll build a foundation in theatre history and directing, then specialize in areas like design, technology, or stage management. Intensive practicums and production work provide hands-on experience to launch your career with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Shape your future in theatre\u2014start your journey at Montclair State today.<br \/>\nNote: All Theatre &amp; Dance majors must pass yearly juries\/portfolio reviews and faculty evaluation for continuation in the programs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Acting; Design, Technology and Management<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Explore your concentration options<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s BFA in Theatre offers two dynamic concentrations\u2014Acting and Design, Technology and Management. Whether you\u2019re training for the stage, film, television and new media, or developing expertise in theatre design, production and management, you\u2019ll gain rigorous, hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career in the performing arts.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Acting<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Montclair State University\u2019s BFA in Acting offers innovative and rigorous training that prepares you for success on stage, on screen, and in new media. Throughout the four-year program, you\u2019ll study acting, voice, speech, and movement, with advanced courses in acting for the camera, voiceover and digital performance.<\/p>\n<p>Your senior year brings it all together with a Capstone project and a New York City Showcase, where you\u2019ll perform for industry professionals. Alongside conservatory-style training, you\u2019ll also take academically rich theatre courses in text analysis, directing, theatre history, and technical theatre, plus electives like stage combat, dialects, and playwriting.<\/p>\n<p>Blending intensive studio work with a liberal arts foundation, this program equips you with the versatility, skills, and connections to launch a professional acting career.<\/p>\n<p>Note: All Theatre &amp; Dance majors must pass yearly juries\/portfolio reviews and faculty evaluation for continuation in programs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/theatre-acting-bfa\/\">See the curriculum<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/admission\/admissions-bfa-acting\/\">Audition Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Design&comma; Technology and Management<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Montclair State University\u2019s BFA in Theatre: Design, Technology, and Management prepares you to become a skilled designer, manager, or technician for professional theatre and live entertainment. The program blends a strong departmental core in theatre literature, history, directing, and performance production with specialized coursework in design, technology, and management for live performance.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll choose advanced classes in one or more areas of focus and apply your training through intensive practicums, working hands-on to produce departmental productions and gain real-world experience. Guided by expert faculty and advisors, you\u2019ll receive both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today\u2019s performing arts industry.<\/p>\n<p>With 120 credits required for the degree, this program combines rigorous training with immersive experiences, giving you the tools and connections to launch a career in professional stagecraft and live production.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/theatre-design-tech-mgmt-bfa\/\">See the curriculum<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/admission\/admission-bfa-production-and-design\/\">Detailed Admission Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 976.64 ms --><!-- decode:  0.33 ms --><!-- output:  0.06 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Peter Davis profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5098\/user\/headshot1.26.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5098\/user\/headshot1.26.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~davispet\">Peter Davis<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Production Manager<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:davispet@montclair.edu\">davispet@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Jessica Jahn profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/14184\/user\/karlicadel.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/14184\/user\/karlicadel.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~jahnj\">Jessica Jahn<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jahnj@montclair.edu\">jahnj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Nick Kolin profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/11614\/user\/kolinnickheadshot2022.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/11614\/user\/kolinnickheadshot2022.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kolinn\">Nick Kolin<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:kolinn@montclair.edu\">kolinn@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Benjamin Merrick profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/4729\/user\/bwm1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/4729\/user\/bwm1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~merrickb\">Benjamin Merrick<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Technical Director<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:merrickb@montclair.edu\">merrickb@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Randy Mugleston profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/27\/user\/40464_479770467891_61821337891_6740132_4864970_n.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/27\/user\/40464_479770467891_61821337891_6740132_4864970_n.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~muglestonr\">Randy Mugleston<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:muglestonr@montclair.edu\">muglestonr@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Erhard Rom profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1823\/user\/photo2025erhardrome.000.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1823\/user\/photo2025erhardrome.000.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~rome\">Erhard Rom<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:rome@montclair.edu\">rome@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Sheldon Steiger profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/13499\/user\/img3349.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/13499\/user\/img3349.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~steigers\">Sheldon Steiger<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:steigers@montclair.edu\">steigers@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Mysti Stay profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/3970\/user\/012226158facultyheadshotslarosa5.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/3970\/user\/012226158facultyheadshotslarosa5.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~staym\">Mysti Stay<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:staym@montclair.edu\">staym@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Kathleen Kelley profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5746\/user\/proteo578.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5746\/user\/proteo578.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kelleyka\">Kathleen Kelley<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:kelleyka@montclair.edu\">kelleyka@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Eric Diamond profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/22\/user\/061420230800ericdiamondlarosa.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/22\/user\/061420230800ericdiamondlarosa.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~diamonde\">Eric Diamond<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:diamonde@montclair.edu\">diamonde@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Elizabeth McPherson profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1881\/user\/021726711facultyheadshotslarosa.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1881\/user\/021726711facultyheadshotslarosa.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mcphersone\">Elizabeth McPherson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:mcphersone@montclair.edu\">mcphersone@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Heather Benton profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5822\/user\/img2025.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5822\/user\/img2025.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~bentonh\">Heather Benton<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:bentonh@montclair.edu\">bentonh@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related 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Our location 14 miles west of Manhattan puts students just minutes away from Broadway productions, world-class dance performances, internships and all that attracts artists from all over the world.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Life Hall<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=braterj\">Program Advisor: Jessica Brater<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. 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