Our B.F.A. in Performing Arts ÐÓ°ÉרÇø” Theatre immerses you in dynamic, hands-on performance and production.
YouÐÓ°ÉרÇø™ll jump directly into your area of interest, such as acting, voice, movement, directing, stagecraft, and designÐÓ°ÉרÇø”building a strong artistic foundation while gaining experience in stage management, script analysis, and live production.
Explore the Theatre Degree Program
Key Features
- No waiting. Step into acting, voice, movement, and technical theatre courses in your first semester
- Work across disciplines. Collaborate with students in dance and opera to create original performances, multimedia work, and design showcases.
Perform, Direct, or Design Every Semester
- Participation is built into the curriculum. YouÐÓ°ÉרÇø™ll audition or interview for roles and production assignments each semesterÐÓ°ÉרÇø”whether youÐÓ°ÉרÇø™re acting on stage, calling cues from the booth, or leading a design area.
- Mainstage productions featuring classics, contemporary works, and original plays
- Second Stage student-directed shows
- Regional and national festivals like the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, and the Southeastern Theatre Conference
A Collaborative, Professional Training Environment
- Your professors are practicing artists and directors who serve as mentors throughout your time in the program. YouÐÓ°ÉרÇø™ll meet regularly to evaluate your progress and tailor your experience based on your concentration and career aspirations.
- Rehearsals, labs, and performances mirror the professional worldÐÓ°ÉרÇø”demanding commitment, punctuality, and high artistic standards both on stage and off.
Curriculum Snapshot
| Year | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acting IÐÓ°ÉרÇø“II, Movement IÐÓ°ÉרÇø“II, Voice IÐÓ°ÉרÇø“II, Stagecraft, Play Text Analysis, Writing & Quantitative Reasoning |
| 2 | Theatre Workshop, Theatre History IÐÓ°ÉרÇø“II, Stage Makeup, Costume Technology, Voice & Text |
| 3 | Directing I, Stage Management, Design/Tech Electives (Lighting, Set, Costume), Performance Labs |
| 4 | Senior Capstone Project, Theatre Workshop, Acting Studio or Design Lab, Theatre Electives |
Plus 40 credits in general education (English, math, science, history, social sciences, and electives).
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