Boston University Summer Theatre Institute 2025

The Boston University Summer Theatre Institute is a five-week pre-college experience designed to mirror the first year BFA Core within the School of Theatre at Boston University. The Institute encourages students to test their interests and abilities while in a professional training environment. Students earn 4.0 college credits for their coursework in Acting, Design, a variety of immersive Workshops, and the creation of an Original Theatre Peice. BUSTI annually admits high school students who are passionate about their training in Performance and/or Design. We celebrate students who are driven to collaborate, and who are curious to unleash the possibilities of the theatrical form. We accept applications from rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. Throughout the summer, students rotate through several Technique Classes that provide the development of core skills for theatre artists. While subjects change from year to year, all students will take five Morning Technique classes. Additionally, students train specifically in their chosen craft Acting or Design . In Acting classes, students learn to warm up, follow impulses, pursue specific objectives, and develop a character. In Design classes, students hone techniques in production, design, and presentation. All students participate in our Workshop Series , which explores immersive elements of theatrical artistry. And this wide investigation informs the Collaborative Theatre Ensemble devised work, shared in our Final Performances. Students graduate from BUSTI having honed their craft, depth of intellectual and artistic questioning, playfulness in collaboration, and ability to tell a dynamic story through the theatrical medium. BUSTI 2023 will begin on Sunday, July 2nd and end on Saturday, August 5th. *Tuition, Room & Board for 2023 have not yet been finalized and are subject to change. BUSTI 2022 Rates Tuition $4,525 Dormitory Cost (double occupancy room)* $1,330 Board Options*: 14 meals/week $1,070 19 meals/week $1,300 Activity Fee $250 Total (excluding application fee) $7,175-7,405 This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.