Theatre and Dance Degrees

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Theatre
Our B.A. in Theatre offers students a balanced mix of hands-on learning and academic studies.  We produce four to five main-stage plays and musicals each year and one dance concert.  All B.A. students take courses in acting, stagecraft, directing, history, and stage management, then choose courses from either a technical/design track or an acting/directing track. Students are required to participate in THEA 201, an assortment of lab-style classes in the areas of costume, lighting, sound, and scenic production.  Students are accepted into the program through an audition and interview process.

Click the links below to see the four-year plans for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

Acting/Directing
Technical/Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Musical Theatre
Our B.F.A. in Musical Theatre offers students in-depth study of theatre, music, and dance.  Courses include acting, auditioning, musical theatre history, diction, music technology, tap and jazz. One main-stage musical each year is supplemented with performances in smaller venues with the Music Theatre Ensemble. Students have the opportunity to direct or choreograph for these musicals.  Students are required to participate in THEA 201, an assortment of lab-style classes in the areas of costume, lighting, sound, and scenic production.  Students are accepted into the program through an audition and interview process.

Click the links below for guidelines and the four-year plan for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

BFA Guidelines
BFA Four-Year Plan
BFA Class of 2013

 

Minors
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers four minors - Theatre, Dance, Film Production, and The Arts.  

Click the link below for course requirements for all four minors.

Theatre/Dance/Film/Arts Minor requirements