Theatre, BA

The Theatre major consists of 39 credits. These are the minimum requirements for the major, but students may add additional theatre courses to supplement their theatre education.

Theatre majors will need to prepare a major contract with their academic advisor, as described on the Theatre Department website. Students will choose their electives based on their specific theatre track interest.

Core Program Requirements

THEA 143 - Play Analysis Credits: 3
THEA 161 - Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 205 - Principles of Design Credits: 3
THEA 270 - Stage Production I: Lighting Technology and Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 272 - Stage Production II: Costume and Sound Technology Credits: 3
THEA 274 - Stage Production III: Scenic Technology and Drafting Credits: 3
THEA 331 - Stage Direction I Credits: 3

Scene, Lighting or Costume Design (1 course)

THEA 222 - Scene Design Credits: 3
THEA 223 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THEA 224 - Costume Design Credits: 3

Theatre History (2 courses)

THEA 301 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
THEA 302 - Theatre History II Credits: 3
THEA 306 - American Theatre Credits: 3

Practicum, Independent Study, Seminar or Capstone (3 credits)

THEA 380 - Advanced Theatre Practicum Credits: 0-3
THEA 381 - Summer Theatre Laboratory Credits: 3
THEA 490 - Independent Studies in Theatre Credits: 1-3
THEA 495 - Seminar in Theatre Credits: 1-3
THEA 497 - Capstone Production Project Credits: 3

Theatre Electives (2 courses)

THEA 162 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 222 - Scene Design Credits: 3
THEA 223 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THEA 224 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 256 - Playwriting Credits: 3
THEA 261 - Acting III Credits: 3
THEA 262 - Acting IV Credits: 3
THEA 301 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
THEA 302 - Theatre History II Credits: 3
THEA 306 - American Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 332 - Stage Direction II Credits: 3
THEA 361 - Acting V Credits: 3
THEA 375 - Musical Theatre Workshop A Credits: 2
THEA 376 - Musical Theatre Workshop B Credits: 2