General Theatre Concentration

The General Theatre concentration acquaints students with a broad spectrum of theatre studies and experience, which may include performance, dramaturgy, design, technical theatre, directing, playwriting, and stage-management. Other courses taken include theatre history, theatre literature and criticism.

Upon successful completion of the program, students may pursue entry-level positions in theatre, entertainment management, or production; they may also continue their theatre studies at the professional or graduate level in preparation either for careers in professional theatre or in educational theatre.

All students in this concentration complete the general education requirements of The College of Arts and Sciences. Upon completion of the work, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.) is awarded.

The General Theatre Concentration

  • THR 101-102 Performance Theory & Technique I & II
  • THR 413 History and Literature of Theatre I
  • THR 414 American Theatre and Drama
  • Two design/technical electives
  • Two performance electives
  • Six practicums (one credit each)
  • THR 430 Senior Seminar
  • Three advised electives

Departmental Core Requirements

  • THR 103 Introduction to the Theatre
  • THR 104 Fundamentals of Production
  • THR 362 Dramatic Theory and Criticism
  • THR 400 Shakespeare
  • THR 411 and 412 History and Literature of Theatre I and II
  • Three advised electives