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25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward,California 94542
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (Acting)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (Dance and Inclusive Performance Concentration)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (Stage Technology and Design Concentration)

Minor in Theatre


Performance at Cal State is an important aspect of the department's undergraduate curriculum. The program leading to the Bachelor or Arts in Theatre degree provides comprehensive instruction in the theatre arts. Formal classes are offered in theatre history and literature, script analysis, voice and speech, oral interpretation, acting, theatre organization and management, creative dramatics, children's literature, directing, scenery and costume design, lighting and stage make-up.

Notable Alumni Include:

Dawn Monique Williams, Jasmine Milan Williams, Chalia La Tour.




Faculty Info:

Eric Kupers, Ann Fajilan, Nina Haft, Marc Jacobs, Darryl V. Jones, Rhoda H. Kaufman, Richard Olmsted.



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Kennedy Center Hosts American College Theater Festival National Awards; Plus Finalists and Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts virtually hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. 

2021 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Award and Scholarship Recipients Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2021


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the national awardees of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, which was held virtually in convenings for each discipline that began on March 8, 2021 and continued through May 22, 2021.

OSF Hires Anyania Muse In Newly Evolved Role, Director Of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, And Access
by A.A. Cristi - April 06, 2021


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced today Anyania (Ahn-ya-nigh-ah) Muse will become its Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) on April 12, 2021. In this newly evolved role, Muse will join OSF's leadership team, providing vision and strategy for the integration of IDEA into all facets of OSF's operations. Muse will design, communicate, execute and monitor programs and initiatives that actively promote and foster a radically inclusive culture that is an anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-homophobic, and anti-ableist at the company.

The Kennedy Center Announces 50th KCACTF National Festival
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2019


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 120 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the 50th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which runs April 16-20, 2019 in multiple locations throughout the Center. The Center also announced the national awardees for the KCACTF. Selected awardees and representatives will be brought to Washington, D.C. for an expense-paid trip to participate in the National Festival. These student artists from across the United States have been recognized for their outstanding work from the eight regional festivals that were held January 8 through February 28, 2019.

SF International Arts Festival Confirms Chapel Venue
by Julie Musbach - February 18, 2019


The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) can finally confirm the schedule for the Chapel venue for this year's Festival program at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC).

San Francisco International Arts Festival Publishes Schedule of Performances for THE PATH TO DEMOCRACY
by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2019


The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) is pleased to reveal the full schedule of performances for the 2019 Festival that will run from May 23 - June 2 and have as a central theme The Path to Democracy. As the dark clouds of nationalism and fascism re-assert themselves on the global stage, SFIAF looks at some of the struggles for democracy past and present and how they manifest themselves in different cultures. The Festival will take place at, and in partnership with, the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.

Berkeley Rep Announces Fellows For 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2018


Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced today that 15 young professionals have been awarded fellowships for the 2018-19 season. Theatre graduates from universities across the nation apply for this program that provides a year-long deep dive into the operations of the award-winning theatre. Fellowships cover a variety of artistic and administrative disciplines and provide specialized training that assists fellows with embarking on a professional career in the arts. Additionally, fellows participate in career development seminars, build professional contacts, and even serve as mentors themselves for Berkeley Rep's annual Teen One-Acts Festival.

Kennedy Center Announces American College Theater National Festival
by Julie Musbach - April 03, 2018


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 120 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which runs April 9-14, 2018 in multiple locations throughout the Center. The Center also announced the national awardees for the KCACTF.




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