Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater: Contemporary Theater

Program Overview

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s B.F.A. in Theater: Contemporary Theater is unlike any other theater training program in the U.S. It is designed for theater artists whose talents and interests transcend traditional labels or categories, and helps develop bold and innovative theater makers who will shape and define the theater of tomorrow.

The contemporary theater program’s distinctive course of study focuses on ensemble-based training for 21st-century theater artists who are strong performers and theater creators, attuned to inclusive and socially conscious artistry. The curriculum combines rigorous acting training with cutting-edge practices in devised and immersive theater. Devising is considered by many to be the fastest growing field in theater today. Graduates of Boston Conservatory’s contemporary theater program are prepared to pursue diverse careers as multidisciplinary theater makers: actors, devisers, directors, playwrights, and visionaries. 

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