This program is offered by the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts/Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts and is only available at the St. Louis main campus.
Webster University offers an intense four-year actor's training program leading to a BFA degree in acting or musical theatre. Both performance programs are based on a block of courses called the Conservatory. Complementing this program, musical theatre students take music and dance courses, and both acting and musical theatre students complete elective liberal arts courses that balance the curriculum and provide a well-rounded education.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of their training, students in the Sargent Conservatory will be able to
Describe the cultural and historical context for theatrical practice.
Hone strong analytical, research, organizational, and technical skills for the creation and/or performance of theatre.
Apply skills (outcome # 2) to the production and performance of theatre encompassing a variety of styles with creativity and competence.
Model positive and effective leadership, clear communication, and collaboration to work well with others.
Assess power relationships and biases within the arts and society, past and present, and work to promote equity and justice through theatre via classwork and production.
January 2025
St Louis Home Campus
470 East Lockwood Avenue,
ST LOUIS,
Missouri,
63119, United States
Students must completed high school or from a home school program.
Freshman applicants are expected to complete a college preparatory secondary school program with at least 19 units of academic credit. The University strongly recommends the following distribution:
English: 4 units
History/Social studies: 3 units
Mathematics: 3 units
Foreign Language: 2 units
Science (two laboratory): 3 units
Fine Arts: 1 unit
Academic electives: 3 units
Applicants most likely to be admitted will have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a class rank in the top 50 percent of their high school class, if applicable.
English language proficiency requirement:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: ITP: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.