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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Design/Technical

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Performance

Master of Business Administration in Theatre Management

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management

Minor in Theatre Arts


The Department of Theatre Arts offers three basic programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, with opportunities for options in Performance (acting/directing), Technical Theatre (scenery/costume/lighting design), and General Theatre. This flexibility has been organized to serve students needs. We provide: Enrichment of a liberal arts background derived from theatre arts courses taken as general electives; Development of interests and skills that will offer lifelong satisfactions; and Preparation for employment in professional theatre, film and television, educational theatre, community theatre and recreational theatre.

Notable Alumni Include:

Baron Kelly, Jason Rogel, Ellen D. Williams, Mackenzie Meehan, Christina Vee, Sean Gray, Madison Mooney, Raymond Lee, Colleen McCandless.



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