B.F.A. in Acting for Theatre, Film and Television

Long Island University - Brooklyn

Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, The LIU Brooklyn BFA Acting program is designed for students interested in rigorous, studio training in Acting for Theatre, Film and Television. Located a 20-minute subway ride from the center of the theatre universe, the BFA Acting program works in collaboration with The New Group, one of off-Broadway's most respected theatre companies, to provide a comprehensive education with practical, professional applications, preparing our students to be working members of the modern entertainment industry. With fewer then 75 students, the program offers personalized attention and a course of study that is tailored to each student's needs, and its New York City location offers students a unique opportunity to be a part of the New York acting community from the moment they become part of the program. An Immersive Program Designed for the Contemporary Actor New Group Partnership The LIU Brooklyn BFA Acting program offers Acting, Voice and Movement classes in partnership with The New Group, a renowned Off-Broadway theatre company based in Manhattan. Students travel into midtown Manhattan three times weekly to study with accomplished actors and directors, all of whom are working members of the acting industry and have extensive educational credentials. Studio classes are designed to provide students with an immersive education in various styles of performance including Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov and Sanford Meisner (Acting) Kristin Linklater (Voice) Laban, Gratowski and Bhutto (Movement). The program presents students with an inclusive approach rather than focusing on a single technique, instructors are encouraged to expose students to multiple techniques and to craft an acting/voice/movement technique that works for the individual actor. By studying under the studio model with a professional theatre company, students are given the opportunity to network with industry experts and participate in master classes with artists at the top of their field. New Group Studio classes begin in the First Year, allowing students to become immersed in the craft and the business of acting from the moment they arrive on campus. Preparing the Working Actor/Entrepreneur: In addition to the Studio sequence, BFA Acting students are required to enroll in complementary on-campus courses in the major, designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the many facets of being a working actor. On Camera Performance: Students are required to take four semesters of On-Camera Performance -- two semesters of technique and two semesters of scene study. This sequence culminates in the production of a short film, providing students with footage that can be utilized for their acting reels. The Business of Acting: Starting in the first semester, students learn how to navigate the business side of the performance industry, with practical courses designed to prepare students for the day after graduation. These courses include four semesters of the Business of Acting (Audition Preparation, Marketing the Actor In the Digital Sphere, and the Actor as Self-Producer) eight semesters of Production Lab (a weekly seminar with members of acting-adjacent industries) two semesters of Senior Capstone (a student-produced public performance showcasing the full spectrum of the student’s BFA Acting career) and a Senior Showcase (a professionally-produced live and virtual showcase presented to New York City-based agents and casting directors). The Student as a New York Actor: The BFA Acting program acknowledges the unique opportunities presented to our students as a result of our proximity to New York City and the Broadway community. Students are encouraged to audition for off-campus projects, and to begin their careers as New York actors from the moment they arrive on campus.

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