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Orange,California 92866
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DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screen Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance
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As theatre majors at Chapman, students participate in a strong professional theatre curriculum with high quality productions while enjoying the benefits of a small university. While earning their B.A. in theatre BFA in Screen Acting or BFA in Theatre Performance, students gain real-world experience from working onstage and backstage and with professional organizations such as Shakespeare Orange County.
Notable Alumni Include:
Sean Burgos, Ahmir Malaklou, Leah McKendrick, Graham Sibley, Donathan Walters
Acceptance Rate:
Chapman University's Department of Theatre, particularly the BFA in Screen Acting, has a highly competitive acceptance rate, with some programs like musical theatre having acceptance rates as low as 1%.
Faculty Info:
John Benitz, Thomas Bradac, Ivar Brogger, Dr. Jocelyn L. Buckner, Kristin Campbell, Joyce Cantrell, Dr. Andrew Chappell, Josh Epstein, Nick Gabriel, Kari Hayter, Dr. Jenny Jacobs, Wendy Kurzman, Dr. Nina LeNoir, Matthew McCray, Melinda McGraw, Michael Nehring, Carlos Tesoro, Tamiko Washington(Chair), Alex Ubokudom, Kimberly Weber, Luke Yankee, Amanda Zarr
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