Acting
Immerse yourself in the professional theatre world as a performance specialist.
Why Study Acting?
As an acting major at USD, you will master the craft of acting through proven performance techniques. Here, you will grow personally and creatively as you prepare for a professional acting career. Our program provides you with coursework and extracurricular activities where you will discover endless opportunities to challenge yourself, such as stage combat, dialect training and movement skills.
Become an adaptable, proactive and effective performer as an acting major at USD.
Degrees & Offerings
Theatre: Acting (BFA)
Major with SpecializationPrepare yourself to be a performer in the professional theatre world with an acting specialization. You may be admitted into this specialization with permission of the theatre faculty after completing an interview and audition or portfolio presentation.
Program Details
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Theatre
Whether you are interested in a career in acting, musical theatre, design technology or a related field, the real-world experiences and connections you find in the Department of Theatre will help you get there.
Faculty & Staff
Raimondo Genna
Jonathan Allender-Zivic
Patricia Downey Ph.D
Sabrina Egeland
Chaya Gordon-Bland
Cassie Hoppas
Danielle Heeren
Christopher Larson
Scott Mollman
Matthew Nesmith
Joe Stollenwerk
Victor Shonk
