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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance Creation Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Playwriting and New Play Dramaturgy Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Devised Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Production and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre and Performance Studies
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If you’ve dreamed of becoming an actor, a director, a playwright or a production designer, or exploring the world of dramatic literature, history, theory and criticism, the Department of Theatre in York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) is the place to make it happen. As one of the largest and most comprehensive theatre programs in Canada, we combine in-depth academic studies and rigorous practical training in all aspects of theatre, along with the chance to ignite career paths the world has yet to imagine.
Find your creative expression in the Department of Theatre’s rehearsal studios, lighting lab, drafting and design studios, and carpentry and wardrobe shops. Share your creations using a wide range of specialized, professional facilities for performance. AMPD’s Department of Theatre is the launch pad for a generation of Canadian talent and the place to start making your mark in the world.
Acceptance Rate:
York University's Theatre program, part of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), has a general acceptance rate of around 57% for undergraduate programs, making it moderately competitive.
Faculty Info:
Eric Armstrong, Elizabeth Asselstine, Erika Batdorf, Ines Buchli, Michael Greyeyes, Alberto Guevara, Shawn Kerwin, Paul Lampert, Laura Levin, John Mayberry, James McKernan, Peter McKinnon, Teresa Przybylski, Donald Rubin, Judith Rudakoff, Phillip Silver, Ross Stuart, Mark Wilson, Belarie Hyman, David Bentley Boice, Keith Bradley, Douglas Buck, Jill Courtney, Robert Fothergill, Jeff Henry, David Rotenberg, Ron Singer, Anthony Stephenson, Paula Thomson.
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