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Theatre
Create, Connect, Perform
In our Theatre program, you’ll work closely with others to create impactful, interdisciplinary performances. You'll immerse yourself in the creative process, inspiring and challenging yourself to make a difference in the world through art! With rigorous training, world-class facilities, and a supportive mentorship model, our major and minor provide theatre-makers with a unique ensemble-based experience that prepares you for the contemporary theatre landscape. Your studies in dramatic literature and theory, combined with our strong partnership with Performance Design & Technology, will help you expand your theatre-making skills across all aspects of live art!
Major
Theatre (BA, BFA)
Minor
Theatre
Sample List of Courses
- THEA 110 Introduction to Theatre
- THEA 120 Technical Theatre
- THEA 145 Improvisation: Just Say Yes!
- THEA 200 Special Topics
- THEA 200 Special Topics: Stage Management
- THEA 200 Special Topics: American Musical Theatre
- THEA 205 Playmaking: From Writing to Devising for the New Era
- THEA 211 Women in Theatre, Society and Politics
- THEA 212 From Page to Stage: Script Analysis
- THEA 230 Stage Management Fundamentals
- THEA 240 Acting I
- THEA 241 Vocal Production for Theatre
- THEA 242 Collaborative Performance Lab
- THEA 245 Improvisation: Just Say Yes!
- THEA 251 Theatre Colloquium
- THEA 270 Play Production
- THEA 290 Verse Acting
- THEA 311 Theatre History: Art, Politics and Society I
- THEA 312 Theatre History: Art, Politics and Society II
- THEA 330 Directing I
- THEA 340 Acting II
- THEA 342 Advanced Performance Lab
- THEA 370 Advanced Play Production
- THEA 385 Internship in Theatre
- THEA 431 Directing II
- THEA 440 Acting III
- THEA 490 Senior Seminar
- THEA 495 Theatre Capstone I
Theatre Minor – 20 Credits
Core Requirements (14 credits)
- THEA 212 From Page to Stage: Script Analysis
- THEA 240 Acting I
- THEA 270 Play Production
- THEA 311 Classical World Theatre: History, Art, Politics and Society
Electives in Theatre (6 credits)
- PDAT 120 Technical Theatre
- THEA 145 Improvisation: Just Say Yes! I
- THEA 205 Playmaking: From Writing to Devising for the New Era
- THEA 230 Stage Management and the Art of Collaboration
- THEA 242 Collaborative Performance Lab
- THEA 245 Improvisation: Just Say Yes! II
- THEA 290 Verse Acting
- THEA 312 - Theatre History: Art, Politics and Society II
- THEA 330 Directing I
- THEA 340 Acting II
- THEA 370 Advanced Play Production
- THEA 431 Directing II
- Coursework (See Catalog)
- Theatre Auditions
- Theatre Productions
- Minor available
A degree in Theatre provides students with a comprehensive skill set and knowledge base that opens up a variety of professional opportunities in the performing arts and beyond. Through rigorous coursework in acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and theatre history, students develop a strong foundation for successful careers in the theatre industry.
In our programs, students engage in hands-on projects, collaborative productions, and live performances, enhancing their ability to work effectively within a creative team. These experiences foster essential soft skills such as communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, which are highly valued in any career path. Additionally, students cultivate time management and organizational skills through the demands of rehearsals and production schedules, preparing them for the fast-paced nature of the professional world.
Graduates of our Theatre programs are well-equipped for diverse careers, including acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and educational outreach, and many more. They often find roles in theatres, schools, film and television production, and arts organizations, where they use their creativity and technical expertise to engage and inspire audiences.
Furthermore, as the theatre landscape continues to evolve, students learn to incorporate new technologies and innovative practices into their work, enhancing their versatility in a dynamic industry. Our curriculum encourages critical thinking and artistic exploration, enabling students to remain relevant in an ever-changing arts environment. By the time they graduate, students possess not only the technical skills required for their chosen profession but also the soft skills and readiness to thrive in diverse environments, both within and outside the Performing Arts.
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