If you are contemplating a life on stage or in front of the camera then you should consider a major in either the B.F.A. in Performing Arts with a concentration in Acting, or the B.A. in Theatre. With the B.F.A. in Performing Arts Acting concentration you'll take over 20 hours of acting classes. You'll also have a chance to study topics such as stage combat, stage makeup, directing, dance, children's theatre, design, stage management and technical theatre. Because we believe what you learn in the studio and classroom is best tested in front of an audience, we offer ample opportunities to perform. We typically produce 20 to 25 different shows every year, totaling about 75 individual performances. Western also has an active and highly-regarded film program that draws from our pool of actors. You are encouraged to audition for everything, and if you've got what it takes, your resume will be long and impressive when you graduate. We also feel it is important for our students to begin pursuing professional work in the summers. Many of our students find summer stock work in theatres around the country. We also offer career oriented classes like Performing Arts Career Seminar and Acting Audition Workshop to help you prepare for life after college. The Theatre Program at WKU offers a wide range of educational opportunities, allowing you to shape your training in the way that best suites your goals. Check out the majors and minors below and start thinking about how we can best help you develop your unique voice as an artist, scholar, educator, advocate, or administrator. Or maybe all of the above We welcome everyone and strive for a broad diversity of voices. A common thread in all of our programs is the importance of learning through doing. Our department is your laboratory.