BFA in theatre design and technology

Emphasizing studio and classroom training, our professional training program in theatre design/technology gives students the guidance and support of established and theatre industry professionals.

Many of our alumni are recognized at the top of their field and have received Tony, Emmy, Obie, and Drama Desk Awards, among other honors. Quite literally, Purchase grads are working in or have worked in every theatre on Broadway, in all tristate venues, and with countless touring productions. The professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) training program in theatre design/technology emphasizes studio/classroom training under established working professionals' guidance. Students learn every aspect of theatre design and technology.

We’re the eccentric cousin of the SUNY family. We’re the dreamers, the DIYers, the future of arts and culture, of the humanities and the sciences. We’re passionate about everything—from rigorous coursework to current events to the music lineup at Culture Shock. We live on a collaborative and sustainable campus, and we work to create the kind of society we want to see in the world. We respect others, ourselves, and our surroundings as we grow into the people who will make real change someday.

We’re inclusive, LGBTQ-welcoming, and always actively seeking new ways to foster diversity in our academic programs and on our campus. So “Think Wide Open” has come to mean a lot to us. You’re not constrained by a major, or a residence hall, or a background. You’re entering one of the most challenging and exciting times of your life–embrace it!