Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies

The BA in Theatre Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of theatre, providing students with a strong background in both theory and practice. The program prepares students with the artistic and intellectual foundation necessary for a successful professional life in the theatre and related disciplines, and it develops artists with an awareness of the vital role that theatre plays in our culture.

Theatre Studies is a flexible program. Students may pursue a general course of study, exploring many aspects of theatre, or they may concentrate in the areas of playwriting, stage management, directing, theatre management, or dramaturgy. As a BA program, students are also expected to also take courses in related disciplines such as history, philosophy, anthropology, religious studies, business, political science, art, music, and foreign languages. This broad study reinforces our understanding of theatre as a vital aspect of human culture, requiring inter-disciplinary thinking. Students also have the opportunity to pursue additional majors or minors. Popular additional majors and minors include English; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Human Rights.