Theatre (Business)

Theatre (Business) Major

School of the Arts

Department of Theatre and Dance

The theatre (business) major combines innovative theatre classes and traditional business courses to provide students with a unique skill set of business proficiency and solid technical know-how. 

As a theatre (business) major at Messiah College, you’ll gain fundamental knowledge of theatre, theatre history and technical theatre in a Christian, liberal arts environment. Combined with core business classes, this comprehensive, interdisciplinary program provides you with the unique opportunity to fuse your artistic passions and business interests into one practical major.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll hone your skills through internships, off-campus study and assisting with on-campus theatre productions. With proficient business skills and broad knowledge of the world of theatre, you’ll be prepared for a career as a box office manager, production manager, performer or acting agent and a variety of other jobs in the theatre industry.

As a theatre (business) major at Messiah College you’ll be able to:

• Prepare for a career in theatre business by combining your theatrical talent with basic business skills.
• Intern with local production companies.
• Work with the department production manager and apply coursework to the department’s performance season.
• Select six theatre elective courses that interest you.

Major requirements:

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