Department of Theatre and Dance
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Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts - Acting |
Notable Alumni Include:
<p><a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Leo-Burmester/">Leo Burmester</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Ruby-Lewis/">Ruby Lewis</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Becky-Ann-Baker/">Becky Ann Baker</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Adam-Perry/">Adam Perry</a>, Monique Ryan, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Michael-Rosenbaum/">Michael Rosenbaum</a>, Madison Lewis, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Darron-West/">Darron West</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/MATT-LONG/">MATT LONG</a>, Debra K. Stevens, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Bart-Lovins/">Bart Lovins</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Scott-Denny/">Scott Denny</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Regan-Kays/">Regan Kays</a>, David Myers Gregory</p>Acceptance Rate:
Western Kentucky University (WKU) has a high acceptance rate of 97%, meaning it's a nearly open admissions school where most applicants are admitted. However, students pursuing B.F.A. in Performing Arts must first be enrolled as "seeking admission" and then formally apply in a subsequent semester, requiring specific criteria.Faculty Info:
Dr. Julie Lyn Barber, Carrie Barnette, Jeff Beard, Robert Brock, James Brown, Rachel Cato, Amanda Clark, Lusie Cuskey, Dr. Michelle Dvoskin, Donna Freeburn, Jessica Frohling, Michael Frohling, Ellen Glatman, Carol Jordan, Dr. Bill Leonard, Meghen McKinley, Anna Patsfall, Shura Pollatsek, Julie Pride, Renee Purdy, Dr. Amelia Rollings Bigler, Roberto Sifontes, C. Kenneth Stein, Kylene Stephens, Tom Tutino, Dr. David Young.
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