Train | Perform | Work
Train intensively. Perform often. Work across mediums.
Where Can This Degree Take You?
An Acting BFA prepares you not only for careers in performance, but also for professions that value communication, creativity, leadership, adaptability, empathy, and human connection. This degree will enable you to pursue careers in theatre, film, television, voiceover, content creation, arts administration, directing, producing, teaching, coaching, communications, public relations, community engagement, corporate training, consulting, entrepreneurship, and other creative industries.
- Professional theatre
- Regional theatre
- National tours
- Film and television
- Commercial acting
- Voiceover and voice acting
- Animation and gaming
- Audiobooks and podcasting
- Children's theatre
- Cruise lines and theme parks
- Devised and original performance work
- Independent film and digital media projects
- Film and television actors
- Voice actors
- Motion-capture performers
- Content creators
- Digital storytellers
- YouTube and streaming media talent
- Podcast hosts and performers
- On-camera presenters
- Social media content creators
- Creative producers
- Artistic director
- Producer
- Casting professional
- Company manager
- Arts administrator
- Development and fundraising professional
- Marketing and communications specialist
- Audience engagement coordinator
- Community arts leader
- Event producer
- Theatre educator
- Teaching artist
- Acting coach
- Workshop facilitator
- Community arts educator
- Youth theatre director
- Arts outreach coordinator
- Private instructor
- Creative learning specialist
- Public relations
- Corporate communications
- Human resources
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Corporate training
- Professional development
- Public speaking
- Facilitation
- Sales and client relations
- Customer experience leadership
- Independent artists
- Content creators
- Small business owners
- Creative entrepreneurs
- Consultants
- Producers of original work
- Arts advocates
- Creative directors
- Freelance professionals
The BFA in Performing Arts - Acting prepares students for advanced study in:
- Acting
- Directing
- Voice
- Movement
- Theatre
- Film
- Other related performance disciplines
Through training across stage, screen, and voice and collaboration within a comprehensive School of Performing Arts, students develop skills in communication, storytelling, creativity, research, and teamwork that support success in graduate study and professional training programs.
Graduates also pursue advanced degrees in fields such as:
- Education
- Communications
- Law
- Business
- Psychology
- Arts administration
- Public service
Why Acting BFA in Performing Arts at Wichita State?
The Acting BFA combines intensive conservatory-style training with broad professional preparation. You will progress through six levels of acting training while developing skills in stage performance, on-camera acting, voiceover performance, audition techniques, movement, collaboration, and career development. This training emphasizes adaptability, applied learning, and preparation for work across multiple performance mediums.
Performance is central to the Acting BFA experience. You will gain practical experience through plays, musicals, films, audio shows, the Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition, staged readings, new work development, capstone projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and student-created work. These opportunities allow you to apply classroom learning in professional-style creative environments.
You will graduate with more than performance experience. The program includes audition preparation, career portfolio development, digital marketing, website creation, professional communication, collaborative production practices, and entrepreneurial skills. Students build resumes, reels, audition materials, and professional networks while preparing for long-term success in the creative industries.
An Acting BFA develops skills that are increasingly important in today's workforce:
- Communication and presentation
- Creative problem-solving
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Leadership and initiative
- Adaptability and resilience
- Emotional intelligence
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Storytelling and audience engagement
- Confidence and professionalism
Whether performing on stage, acting for the camera, recording voiceovers, leading a creative team, developing original work, or working in a completely different industry, Acting graduates leave Wichita State with the ability to communicate, collaborate, and connect in meaningful ways.
At Wichita State, an Acting degree prepares you to tell compelling stories, collaborate across creative disciplines, and adapt to an evolving entertainment industry. Whether on stage, on screen, behind a microphone, or beyond the arts, you'll graduate with the skills to connect, communicate, and lead.
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