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To qualify for acceptance as a BA in theatre major, you must be admitted to ������˾�� (following the general undergraduate admission procedures) and successfully complete a theatre audition. You do not need to be admitted to audition, but we recommend that you at least complete your admissions application by your audition date.

Our theatre program curriculum allows theatre majors the opportunity to seamlessly add a double major or minor, complementing their theatre education with other performing arts disciplines.

Performance Concentration

The Performance Concentration will give you practice in a great variety of acting styles, ranging from Greek tragedy and Restoration comedy to melodrama and psychological realism.

Musical Theatre Concentration

Should you prefer Stephen Sondheim and Cole Porter, you will be pleased to know that ������˾�� offers the only program in musical theatre in Southeastern new England. The Musical Theatre Concentration includes courses in music theory, singing and dance to provide training in all the skills you will need for success in this ever-popular field.

One way to sharpen your movement skills for acting is through the study of dance. Students in the performance areas should be aware that ������˾�� offers a minor in dance and sponsors a highly respected dance company.

Design/Technical Theatre Concentration

The technical staff for theatrical productions may not appear on stage, but their presence is certainly evident. Without their expertise in the areas of lighting, costume, makeup and set design, the magic of theatre would disappear. If you are interested in making the magic happen from behind the scenes, you should consider a concentration in design/technical theatre.

General Theatre Concentration

The General Theatre Concentration is designed for students who want flexibility and diversity in pursuing their interests within the theatre arts. You will take a broad base of courses in preparation for multiple career paths with the ability to then customize your program of study to pursue other area in greater depth.

Upon completion of this program, students will have:

• an understanding of the role theatre plays in the community, the professional arena and for the individual
• a fundamental understanding of collaborative issues as they relate to play production
• basic knowledge of the varied disciplines in the theatre and their inherent interconnectedness
• the ability to effectively complete production-specific problem solving in varied disciplines
• the skills needed for future academic and professional growth

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at ������˾�� complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.