Our Program
We offer a rigorous exploration of historic and contemporary theatre practice within a vibrant liberal arts tradition. Our curriculum includes applied studio courses in acting, directing, and technical production and design as well as course work in dramatic literature, theatre history, and theory. Each year the theatre major applies classroom and studio knowledge to a robust six-production season of contemporary and classic plays.
Breadth and Depth
The Bachelor of Arts degree allows you to gain a broad understanding of theatre art while honing your skills in a specific area of emphasis.
The Capstone Project
During the second semester of the junior year theatre majors propose a Senior Capstone Project. This portfolio-building project represents the culmination of the student’s training and serves as a bridge to graduate programs, professional theatre, or other job opportunities.
B.A. in Theatre Major Curriculum
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Introduction to Acting |
3 credits |
Introduction to Technical Theatre |
3 credits |
History of Theatre I: Ancient to Renaissance |
3 credits |
History of Theatre II: Renaissance to Postmodernism |
3 credits |
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Criticism |
3 credits |
Theatre Capstone Project |
1-3 credits |
Theatre Capstone Seminar |
3 credits |
Enrichment Program or electives |
11 credits |
Production Practicum |
1 credit per semester |
| Choose one of the following Emphases: | |
| Acting Emphasis | |
| Voice and the Actor | 3 credits |
| Basic Movement | 3 credits |
| Basic Acting Techniques | 3 credits |
| Elective in Theatre | 3 credits |
| Directing Emphasis | |
| Basic Acting Technique | 3 credits |
| Fundamentals of Play Directing | 3 credits |
| Shakespeare | 3 credits |
| Elective in Theatre | 3 credits |
| Technical Production Emphasis | |
| Fundamentals of Play Directing | 3 credits |
| Color and Design | 3 credits |
| Form, Space, and Media | 3 credits |
| Elective in Theatre | 3 credits |
Theatre majors spend their first two years training a the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center/Calvin and Janet High Center at Grantham. During their junior year, students select a pre-approved enrichment institution where they continue their training (Temple University, Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland). Upon returning to the Grantham Campus during senior year, each theatre major is required to complete a capstone portfolio project within his or her chosen emphasis.
Theatre Minor |
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Introduction to Acting |
3 credits |
Introduction to Technical Theatre |
3 credits |
Production Practicum |
1 credit |
Electives |
minimum of 11 additional credits from the theatre curriculum |
We also have a new concentration: Digital Media (B.A.) Church Media Concentration.