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NOW PLAYING! PROBLEM CHILD &  THE END OF CIVILIZATION by George F. Walker. Directed by Chris Robson. Telus Studio Theatre. Feb. 9-18 at 7:30 pm

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3 PERFORMANCES ONLY THIS WEEK! 1000 CRANES by Ren Hisa based on the original play by Colin Thomas. Translated by Toyoshi Yoshisara. Frederic Wood Theatre.Feb. 10 & 11.

BFA Auditions!

Auditions for admission to the BFA in Acting Program. February 2012 audition dates announced! Audition sign-up sheet now online.

Kensaku Asano

Call for Nominations for the first “Kensaku Asano Memorial Award in Theatre". Nominations due March 1.

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The Peter Loeffler Memorial Prize in Theatre has been established in memory of Peter Loeffler, a man who taught generations of students and dedicated his life to theatre and the arts.

Proudly Supporting our Students, Alumni & Faculty

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Alumnus Brian Cochrane directs East of Berlin in Central Saskatoon. Feb. 2-5 & 9-12. This just in! Rave review for Brian Cochrane’s East of Berlin“Live Five dazzles with complex drama East of Berlin” The Star Phoenix . Read more: thestarphoenix.com

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The UBC Players Club presents the Vancouver Amateur Premiere of The Drawer Boy by Michael HealeyDorothy Somerset Studio. Feb. 8-11.

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A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer. Frederic Wood Theatre. All proceeds go towards local and international women's charities!Feb. 14, 16, 18.

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The Vagina Monologues. Frederic Wood Theatre. All proceeds go towards local and international women's charities! Feb. 15, 17, 18.

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Alumnus Andy Cohen makes Playhouse Debut! Hunchback adapted from Victor Hugo. Feb 18-Mar 10.

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Alumni premiere new work: FRESCO presented by BellaLuna. March 21-24 & 28-31.

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Spotlight on alumna Katey Wright: Alumna Shines at Eighth Annual Ovation Awards

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Vancouver's Province engages Professor Jerry Wasserman!

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Alumni Spotlight on alumnus Marshall McMahen designing All The Way Home

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Alumni Spotlight on alumnus Edgar Dobie, named as Executive Producer at Arena Stage

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Theatre at UBC is a Positive Space!

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Gifts to Theatre at UBC ensure that today's Theatre students have access to the resources that give them the best education possible.

 

Theatre at UBC

Degree Programs: BFA Acting

BFA Coordinator and Academic Advisor: Cathy Burnett

Program and Graduate Secretary (Theatre Production) Zanna Downes
604-822-6037

Audition dates for intake in September 2012 will take place in February 2012. To Apply for an Audition Time:

Please click here to access the online audition reservation form.

event imageInformation Meeting About the BFA in Acting Program: Everything you ever wanted to know about about Theatre at UBC's fabulous BFA in Acting program.

The session will cover information about the program and its structure and will also go over the audition procedure – what the audition will consist of and what we are looking for from the audition process. The information session will be on Monday, January 23, 2012 from 5-6 PM in Room 112 of the Frederic Wood Theatre. Everyone welcome.

General Description:

The B.F.A. Acting Program offers professional actor training supplemented by a solid grounding in the history of theatre and the benefits of a liberal arts education. Admission is by audition and is highly competitive.  Only a select number of students are accepted into the program each year. The beginning year of the BFA focuses on the development of the actor's instrument through story telling, improvisation, scene study, movement and voice. The intermediate year covers the study and practice of acting styles including Commedia dell'arte, Chekhov and Shakespeare. The final year incorporates screen acting, auditioning, solo creation, singing, voice-over and stage combat. Courses are fully integrated with Theatre at UBC productions and students act in shows that are directed and coached by guest artists and faculty who are working professionals and leaders in their disciplines.

Theatre at UBC is a renowned training program that has produced some of Canada's most innovative artists and theatre practices for over 50 years. A small sampling of the distinguished actors who have studied with us, among many others, includes: David Adams, Lois Anderson, Brent Carver, Nicola Cavendish, Camyar Chai, Joy Coghill, Gavin Crawford, Rachel Cronin, Robert Clothier, Bruce Greenwood, Eric Peterson, Larry Lillo, David Mackay, Stephen E. Miller, Camille Mitchell, Ruth Nichol, Dawn Petten, Sarah Rodgers, Laara Sadiq, Kerry Sandomirsky, Goldie Semple, Tom Scholte, Michael Shanks, Jason Grey-Stanford, Camille Sullivan and Katey Wright.

This is a three-year program which usually begins in the student's second year of study.

 

Admission to the BFA Acting Program:

Information Meeting About the BFA in Acting Program: Everything you ever wanted to know about about Theatre at UBC's fabulous BFA in Acting program.

The session will cover information about the program and its structure and will also go over the audition procedure – what the audition will consist of and what we are looking for from the audition process. The information session will be on Monday, January 23, 2012 from 5-6 PM in Room 112 of the Frederic Wood Theatre. Everyone welcome.

Please note: the BFA in Acting program begins in second year university. Applicants to the program need to have completed or be enrolled in their first year of a recognized college or university program at the time of application.

>> UBC Admission Requirements

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Application to the BFA Acting Program is by audition.

2012 Audition Dates:

Audition dates for intake in September 2012 will take place in February 2012.

Auditions for applicants who are in or near Vancouver:

  • Saturday, February 11, all day.
  • Monday, February 13 to Thursday, February 16, late afternoon and evenings.

Applicants who Live Outside of the Lower Mainland:

  • Friday night, February 24.
  • Saturday morning, February 25.

Call Backs for All Sessions:

  • Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26

All applicants must be available for call back sessions on
February 25 & February 26
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Auditions will take place at the UBC Pont Grey campus:

Theatre at UBC | Department of Theatre and Film 
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver
6354 Crescent Rd. | Vancouver, BC  Canada V6T 1Z2

Audition Requirements:

Two contrasting monologues: one modern/contemporary, one classic (anything prior to 1950) and 16 bars of a song. The monologues should be within the candidate's age range and should not be self-written. The song should be from a show, rather than a pop song.

To Apply for an Audition Time:

To Apply for an Audition Time:

Please click here to access the online audition reservation form.

 

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Successful completion of first year at a recognized university or college. (Applicants to the program must have completed, or be enrolled in, their first year at the time of application).

 

BFA Promotional Video

The following video is an introduction to the training and performance opportunities available to acting students through the BFA Acting Program at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. The Theatre at UBC video documents the experiences of three BFA acting students and offers a glimpse into their class work and backstage preparations for a BFA production.

Shot and edited by Bojan Bodruzic.
Original Music by Patrick Pennefather.
Produced by Stephen Malloy and Theatre at UBC.

 

 

About UBC:

The University of British Columbia was incorporated in 1908 and currently has 212,000 UBC alumni in 120 countries. Only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, UBC holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. The spectacular UBC campus is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. The university boasts some of the city's best attractions & recreation facilities and endless opportunities to explore forested trails in the adjoining 763-hectare Pacific Spirit Regional Park. More at www.ubc.ca

 

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BFA Acting Coordinator:

If there are any questions, please contact the BFA Co-ordinator, Cathy Burnett.

 

Academic Advisor:

Any questions concerning academics or courses related to the BFA acting program should be directed to the BFA Acting Academic Advisor, Cathy Burnett.

 

Introducing Theatre at UBC's BFA Acting Graduates:
Class of 2011

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L-R: Claire Hesselgrave, Eric Freilich, Joanna Williams, Tich Wilson, Ryan Warden (Back Row continuing L-R) Andrew lynch, Barbara Kozicki,  Ben Whipple, Mishelle Cuttler, (Seated on ladder) Jameson Parker (Right of Centre centre row) Megs Chenosky,  (Far Right of Centre, centre row standing) David Kaye, (Front Row, Right of Centre, seated) Christine Quintana, Sarah Goodwill (Note: Missing from photo Andy Cohen)
Photo: Pink Monkey Studios

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L-R: Claire Hesselgrave, Eric Freilich, Joanna Williams, Tich Wilson, Ryan Warden (Back Row continuing L-R) Andrew lynch, Barbara Kozicki,  Ben Whipple, Mishelle Cuttler, (Seated on ladder) Jameson Parker (Right of Centre centre row) Megs Chenosky,  (Far Right of Centre, centre row standing) David Kaye, (Front Row, Right of Centre, seated) Christine Quintana, Sarah Goodwill (Note: Missing from photo Andy Cohen)
Photo: Pink Monkey Studios

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L-R: Claire Hesselgrave, Eric Freilich, Joanna Williams, Tich Wilson, Ryan Warden (Back Row continuing L-R) Andrew lynch, Barbara Kozicki,  Ben Whipple, Mishelle Cuttler, (Seated on ladder) Jameson Parker (Right of Centre centre row) Megs Chenosky,  (Far Right of Centre, centre row standing) David Kaye, (Front Row, Right of Centre, seated) Christine Quintana, Sarah Goodwill (Note: Missing from photo Andy Cohen)
Photo: Pink Monkey Studios