Acting (B.F.A.)
Put Yourself Forward
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at Seton Hill is an intensive training program that will prepare you for professional work.
Why the Acting B.F.A. at Seton Hill University?
As a student in Seton Hill University's Acting Program, you will have access to a wide variety of opportunities to build a future in the profession. At Seton Hill, you can:
- Perform in the Theatre and Dance Department's many plays and musicals.
- Develop versatile acting techniques for success on both stage and screen.
- Learn how to effectively promote yourself, and your unique talents, in a competitive career field.
- Become familiar with what happens behind the curtain and the camera.
- Take advanced courses in speech, movement and improvisation.
- Make the most of our state-of-the-art facilities, including our Arts Center and Performing Arts Center
- Have the opportunity to work in our costume and scene shops, as well as the box office.
- Earn credits studying abroad with other students and Seton Hill faculty.
- Get all of the benefits of our Apple Distinguished School, including a MacBook Air laptop for all full-time freshmen.
- Take advantage of aid and scholarships just for performing arts majors.
- Participate in clubs like the Student Theatre Activities Council, Dance Team and Dance Organization.
Performance and Production Opportunities
Seton Hill's Theatre and Dance Programs offer three full-length theatre productions, two dance concerts and a number of studio productions each year. All productions offer an array of performance and technical opportunities. First-year students are encouraged to audition and get involved with a production in their first semester on the Hill.
Faculty Who Are Working Artists
At Seton Hill, you’ll be working side-by-side with our accomplished faculty of working professionals who are passionate, dedicated teaching artists. We also regularly engage guest outside directors and artists who offer our students new perspectives, masterclasses, and connections to the industry.
Internships & Careers in Your Field
Students in Seton Hill's Performing Arts Programs have a long track record of success obtaining important internships and apprenticeships, and becoming working professional artists, musicians and performers. Seton Hill's award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you, your professors and local, regional and national employers to prepare you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and placement services that you need - as a student and after you graduate.
Auditions & Scholarships
In addition to the University's requirements for admission, prospective acting majors must successfully complete an audition with members of the theatre and dance faculty to be admitted into the Theatre and Dance Department at Seton Hill University. Completing the audition process also makes you eligible for scholarships.
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Faculty
Kerra Alexander
Adjunct Faculty
Ken Clothier
Assistant Professor - Resident Designer
Joseph Domencic
Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Theatre
Karen Glass
Assistant Professor of Theatre - Resident Scenic Designer
Girard Holt
Adjunct Ballet Instructor, Choreographer
Lisa Leibering
Assistant Professor Costume Design and Technology
Denise Pullen
Co-Chair, Associate Professor of Theatre
TaMara Swank
Assistant Professor, Department Coordinator, Dance
Kellee VanAken
Dean, School of the Visual and Performing Arts, Department Chair, Theatre and Dance, Associate Professor of Theatre
Caila Yates
Technical Director/Production Manager