Learn by doing to prepare for positions in the theatre industry and beyond. Build your experience in acting, directing, sound, lighting, dramaturgy (the study of dramatic composition), makeup, costuming and more. You can select a specific program track for a comprehensive education tailored to your interests.
Our program investigates our complex culture from perspectives that include history, political institutions, literature and art. You will gain historical perspective, familiarity with the great plays of the world, and an opportunity to participate in all areas of the theatre.
Our hands-on mainstage theatre season offers you the opportunity to perform, design or crew full productions alongside faculty and industry professionals, as well as the unique and student-created annual Honors Production.
Student societies, including the Blackfriars Student Theatre organization and the Mu Iota cast of national honor society Alpha Psi Omega, offer opportunities to engage with other theatre students. You will have the opportunity to assist faculty directors and designers, as well as to take advantage of the many internships, co-ops and international study opportunities available.
Our highly credentialed professional staff and faculty bring their extensive knowledge and individual mentorship to the classroom and in international enrichment opportunities to Russia, New York City and London. And after you are done, our large and active alumni network offers invaluable industry contacts across the country and the world.
Outstanding facilities and equipment include a 426-seat proscenium theatre with state-of-the-art capabilities, a flexible 120-seat black-box theatre, well-equipped shops, extensive computer applications and continually upgraded technical systems.
The best part of the theatre major is that you get to learn about all different aspects of theatre in a practical way. In our department, the faculty are very willing to teach us what we don't know even if we aren't in a class. The faculty are also very accessible in order to get things done.
We are a very close department, we work long hours together by the nature of theatre, but at the end of the day we are glad to be here and share our skills and knowledge with others.
As a theatre major you're not usually learning from books and lectures. You're out there doing shows and learning on your feet and that's my favorite way to learn. Every day I learn something new and that is an amazing thing.
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With three to four productions a year you have plenty of opportunities to get involved. Our programming includes classical canon, modern American works, musical theatre and new plays.
Learn what it's like to work in a professional setting while still in school.
A group of students sharpened their skills during a recent study-abroad session at the prestigious Moscow Theatre Art School.
Our theatre program is one of approximately 184 member institutions recognized by the national Association of Schools of Theatre.