Theatre BA

All the world’s a stage – put yourself in the center of it.

A degree in theatre can lead to careers both in front of and behind the curtain.

Our program doesn’t just teach you to perform, it prepares you with the tools and experiences necessary to build a career in the theatre world, whether it’s acting on stage, singing and dancing in a musical theatre ensemble, writing for the stage, or working behind the scenes on lighting, costume design and production. ������Ƶ Theatre graduates leave school prepared to bask in the spotlight – or operate it.

Career Opportunities

• Actor
• Director
• Theatre operations manager
• Acting coach
• Stage manager
• Lighting technician

Why Theatre? | Why Our Program?

• Theatre majors choose one of four concentrations – performance, musical theatre, design/technical theatre and general theatre – enabling students to tailor their studies to their career goals.
• Students have the opportunity to perform in three different pre-professional troupes: Mainstage, Musical Theatre and Growing Stage.
• Faculty are experienced professionals who have worked in respected local and regional theatre companies, as well as organizations like the American College Theatre Festival and New England Theatre Conference.
• Topics covered in the include: theatre production, acting, lighting, playwriting, dance and audition techniques.

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