Which Theatre Major

The Center for Theatre and Dance offers six majors and two minors. Not sure which major is best for you? Below are some examples that might help you figure it out.

BA THEATRE STUDIES:

  • General Studies
  • Theatre History 
  • Theory & Criticism
  • Directing
  • Playwrighting 
  • Dramaturgy

BS THEATRE ARTS MANAGEMENT:

  • Front of House Operations
  • Producing
  • Casting
  • Development

BFA THEATRE PRODUCTION & DESIGN:  DESIGN CONCENTRATION:

  • Scenery Design
  • Lighting Design
  • Costume Design
  • Sound Design and Live Mixing
  • Scenic Art

BFA THEATRE PRODUCTION & DESIGN:  TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION:

  • Technical Direction
  • Production Management
  • Scenic Carpentry
  • Properties
  • Sound Technology
  • Lighting Technology (Production Electricians & Programmers)
  • Wardrobe

BFA ACTING:

  • Theatre
  • Film
  • Television
  • Voice Over

BFA MUSICAL THEATRE:

  • Musical Theatre
  • Opera
  • Theatre
  • Television
  • Vocal Performance

BFA STAGE MANAGEMENT:

  • Stage Management
  • Production Management