Study the Stage
Develop communication, technical, organizational, and analytic skills in technical theatre, acting, directing, dance, dramatic literature, playwriting, and arts management. Students gain a deeper understanding of other cultures and viewpoints by researching historical and contemporary approaches to theatre.
Highlighted Career Paths
An Associate degree in Theatre Studies opens up rewarding careers for our graduates. Check out some top careers for this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Actors & Actresses
Bring stories alive in films and on stage. Research characters, portray them authentically, and work with directors and production to improve performances.
Stage Manager
Oversee production and post-production processes for film and stage performances. Be a vital voice in bringing stories to life for an audience.
Casting Director
Oversee casting processes for commercials, theatre, television, and film. Strong interpersonal, communication, and acting skills are helpful in this career.
Film & Sound Engineers
Operate and maintain equipment to record, mix, or reproduce music and sound effects for theatre, film, recording studios, sporting venues, and video production.
Playwright
Write original scripts for theatrical productions, developing overarching concepts, dialogue, stage direction, and suggestions for set design.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Theatre Studies, start with one of the following major-specific courses
TA123 - Acting I
Related Majors
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students with performance opportunities in youth and children’s performance. Students will develop skills and knowledge in this important genre of theatre while studying a wide range of literature along with the basics of production work.
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students with rigorous, hands-on training with cutting edge technology. Students will expand their knowledge and refine their ability to collaborate and create exciting worlds on–stage through a focused study of design and production. In addition to building knowledge and skills, design/tech students are mentored by faculty and staff to successfully transition from college to their future careers in design, production, and entertainment or to graduate programs for additional training.
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students opportunities with live theatre performance both onstage in productions and in the classroom. Within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education, students prepare for advanced graduate study in the field and entry-level careers in acting and performance.
This emphasis in theatre studies allows students the opportunity to receive a broad base of knowledge in theatre, but is not necessarily performance or designed focused. The emphasis is designed for those who wish to enter a graduate program in theatre or any related field, advance their knowledge of theatre and performance studies, or immediately begin a career inside or outside the theatre in a related area.
Students will find a broad foundation of classes and experiences designed to develop performance skills as actors and directors, foster application of theatrical design and technology principles, and deepen their understanding of dramatic literature, theatre history, and criticism.