From dramatic theory to text analysis, theatre history to literature, directing to special topics, we'll supply you with the tools you need to connect authentically with your characters and bring dynamic theatre to life.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
In your freshman and sophomore years, you'll receive six hours of acting training per week, alongside rigorous liberal arts coursework. As you progress to your sophomore year, you'll dedicate an additional four hours per week to movement or voice/speech training.
Continuation in our BFA program beyond sophomore year is by audition only. Those who don't pass the audition can continue their studies in our
BA Theatre Program.
Junior and Senior Years
In your junior and senior years, you'll take your skills to the next level as a member of our Studio Acting Program. With 20 hours a week dedicated to performance training, you'll explore everything from contemporary American realism to Shakespearean classics, along with acting for film and television, voice-overs and musical theatre.
The Studio Acting Program covers a wide range of topics — from singing to Suzuki, movement composition to stage combat, audition technique to dialects — ensuring that you're well-rounded and prepared for the industry.
Tailor this major to your interests by taking one of these courses as you pursue your degree:
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THET 344:
Acting Studio
The purpose of studio is to reexamine basic acting principles and introduce advanced techniques in characterization, personalization, and given circumstances through exercises, monologue work, and intensive scene study coordinated with rehearsal and performance in THET 345.
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THET 160:
Theatre Fundamentals
An examination of basic theatre concepts, the roles of practitioners in the production process, and an analysis of scripts in light of major theoretical and critical movements.
Take advantage of special options related to this major:
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Honors
Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the Â鶹Porn Honors College. Two programs are offered: for first-
and second-year students and for third- and fourth-year students.