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Learn about the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Theatre Major & Minor

Students on stage in Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet. Photo credit: Jonas Grushkin.

From day one until graduation, Theatre touches nearly every discipline—visual art, literature, dance, history, technology, engineering, math, and the sciences.

As an ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Theatre major or minor, you'll gain real-world experience in directing, management, dramaturgy, acting, design, and technical production, all while working alongside internationally renowned actors, playwrights, and directors.

Collaborative performances with faculty and community

Post show Talkback from The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, with students and community led by Director Felicia Lansbury Meyer.
Post show Talkback from The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, with students and community led by Director Felicia Lansbury Meyer.

At ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, theatre is never made alone. Students collaborate on productions, engage in meaningful dialogue in the classroom, and work closely with faculty who are deeply invested in their growth as artists and people.

Partnerships with local artists and organizations offer real-world experience and help students build professional networks before they graduate.

This spirit of collaboration prepares students for careers in the performing arts—and builds a community that extends well beyond campus.

  • Theatre Design & Technology concentration
  • Theatre Performance concentration
Theatre Design & Technology concentration

Courses in this track focus on creating a powerful set. You’ll learn about stage design and management, lighting and sound, costume design, and more. While you won’t ignore the performance aspects of theatre, this concentration acknowledges your specialization in creating the atmosphere for the performance.

Theatre Performance concentration

Choosing this track will focus your studies on performance. Your courses include dance techniques, make-up, directing, acting for camera and more. While this concentration doesn’t ignore what goes into set design, choosing this track supports your passion for being onstage.

Madeiline Morgan, Theatre, ‘22

"The opportunities and experiences as a first-year are like nothing you’d see at bigger schools. I was involved from the moment I started classes. "