Theatre (Acting) (BA)
Develop your acting skills through intensive training and performance opportunities in a vibrant theatre community.
Why choose this program?
The main objective of the Theatre Studies (Acting) program at Dal is to satisfy the needs of those students who have decided to pursue a career as performers in professional theatre. The program is progressive in nature, culminating in a company of student actors who perform in three theatrical productions in the Fountain School season in their fourth year.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Bachelor of Arts requirements:
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English 12
- Four additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
Honours Acting students will be awarded the Honours Qualifying Project upon the satisfactory completion of a professional portfolio.
The following Acting program option is offered by Dalhousie University’s Fountain School of Performing Arts. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options.
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting)
What you will learn
Each year of the program has a specific purpose. The first year is designed to orient students, and the second introduces students to fundamental principles. Students then learn how to integrate what they have discovered as they gain further understanding of techniques and creative expression. In the final year, studies are geared toward performance and entering the world of professional acting.
Sample courses may include:
Writing About Performance
Writing About Stage and Screen
Introduction to Acting and Performance I
Ancient and Medieval Theatre
Voice and Speech
Dance and Movement II
Voice Clinic for the Theatre
Modern Theatre
Costume in Performance
Advanced Performance Techniques
Puppets: Bringing Objects to Life
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Acting IIII
Third-year students perform in one show of the Fountain School season and may be invited to perform in others. The company of fourth year Acting Program students will be cast in three Fountain School season shows.
Careers
Graduates of Dal’s Acting program have gone on to perform on both the stage and screen, having gained the versatility necessary to apply themselves to a wide range of roles and environments as well as the skills to navigate various industries.
Graduates of the program may decide to pursue graduate studies in theatre and acting or sharpen their skills by joining professional development classes or training privately.
