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Departments of Theatre

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2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville,Florida 32211
904.256.7374
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Theatre


The Department of Theatre is committed to the artistic and academic success of its students. The Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with concentrations in either performance or technology. Our comprehensive degree programs are designed for the student seeking careers as professional actors, designers, and for the student seeking advanced degrees. The BA degree in Theatre will provide students with a well-rounded structure and background in liberal arts as well as extensive studies in various aspects of theatre. The BA curriculum is structured to allow students to minor in other subjects of interest as well as double-major. This degree is well accepted if the student actor plans to attend graduate school. The BFA degree is a pre-professional degree, dedicated to training and preparing students for a professional career in theatre that is competitive with current industry standards. A JU Theatre Major has opportunities to perform major roles for the stage beginning in his/her first year at college and set/lighting design students will see their work produced on our main stage as early as his/her junior year. Our students enjoy small class sizes, one on one instruction, hands-on experience, individual mentoring and a high degree of professionalism.

Faculty Info:

Ben Wilson, Debi Jordan, Brandon Lettow, Erik DeCicco.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Light in the Piazza
(3/26/20 - 4/5/20)
Jacksonville University
The Drowsy Chaperone in Broadway The Drowsy Chaperone
(12/12/19 - 12/14/19)
Jacksonville University
A Grand Night for Singing in Broadway A Grand Night for Singing
(10/11/13 - 10/13/13)
Jacksonville University

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