<p>Hello,</p>
<p>My daughter is interested in attending UCF. While she would LOVE to be accepted into the BFA/MT program, we realize that it is a long shot as they take only 16 kids a year.</p>
<p>Her real dream is to work at Disney World one day and we realize that this would be based on talent and audition, not whether she has a BFA vs. BA.</p>
<p>I reviewed the Theatre Student Handbook and it states that that ALL students at UCF can audition for school productions. It also says that BFA students are required. So it would appear that BA Theatre students would also have an opportunity to be cast.</p>
<p>That’s what it says in B&W…but what is the reality? Are BA Theatre students treated like second-class citizens compared to the BFA students?</p>
<p>Thanks for any info you can share.</p>
<p>When it comes to Productions, UCF opens up auditions to the entire UCF student population, no matter if you are BFA, BA or any other major. This past season two non theatre majors were cast as principle roles in our fall musical. With that being said BA students are offered the same opportunities to be cast as BA.</p>
<p>Great! Thanks so much for the info. That is definitely good to know!</p>
<p>There is a bias, but it is a logical one. The professors directing the season are greatly exposed to the BFA students more, and know what they are capable of as opposed to the massive lot that is the BA program. Some BAs do get roles, even some leading roles, but you will see a trend that the vast majority of those casts are BFA students. This shouldn’t be too discouraging as there is plenty of theaters outside the University in Orlando for the students to audition and perform. The BA student has the better advantage there as they do not require pre-approval of performing at outside venues as the BFA students are restricted to do.</p>