Rigorous Performing Arts Training
Looking to act on the stage and screen? APU Theater Arts students perform in main-stage productions, studio shows, short films, an annual webseries, and an L.A. industry showcase. And they’re mentored by professors with acclaimed professional credentials—working actors, directors, designers, agents, and casting directors. BFA seniors culminate their training with an industry showcase in Los Angeles at locations such as Warner Bros. Studios.
APU Program Earns Recognition
Industry-leading publication The Hollywood Reporter celebrated APU’s theater arts program for its innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn More About APU’s Theater Arts Programs
BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen
One of the first programs in the country to train actors for excellence in both on-camera and stage acting.
Training for students pursuing creative careers in stage and arts management, writing, directing, technical design, and arts education.
APU‘s BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen was named one of the top 30 programs in the nation for 2019-20 by OnStage Blog.
- Student Spotlight: Kaitlyn Miller ‘21, Journalism & Acting for the Stage and Screen
- Noel Coward's WAITING IN THE WINGS
- Alumni Spotlight: Lindsay Burton, ‘16, Theater Arts & Computer Information Systems
- Alumni Spotlight: Tajianna Okechukwu, ‘19, BFA in Theatre Arts & BA in Cinematic Arts, Film & TV Studies concentration.
Twitter: Stay Up to Date
What a busy week! TWELTH NIGHT cast had their first rehearsal with director Kevin Slay this week! This production is showing from March 23-April 1!! You can get your tickets for TWELTH NIGHT through https://t.co/C0aXfA7HXg! https://t.co/5BJpZ6qiwg
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Domino's carryout hero Sam Bixby! #AlumniSpotlight Sam Bixby('20) starred in the 2022 Domino's Carryout Hero commercial! Congrats Sam!! https://t.co/2IrHvLinfN
#AlumniSpotlight Congratulations to our BFA Alumni Chelsea Johnson for receiving her Masters of Science in Communications of Journalism Innovation. We wish you the best! #AddamsFamily https://t.co/aLcbx2g0HI
All prospective students are invited to the on-campus APU Preview Day! Includes an exclusive Theater Arts event on Friday, January 27th. Meet faculty, audit classes, Theater Arts tour, lunch with BFA students and attend a COTA reception! DM us to find out more info! https://t.co/sQjFkuFR7e
Note: This information is current for the 2022-23 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.