Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies BA is centered on the knowledge that theatre is an art and an institution, with a history, a literature, and a vital role in culture. The purpose of the BA is to give students the artistic and intellectual foundation necessary for a successful professional life in the theatre and allied disciplines. To accomplish this, Theatre Studies emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between scholarly study and practice. The Scholarly component offers serious academic rigor and features a broad-based curriculum with an interdisciplinary perspective. Students are expected to also take courses in related disciplines such as history, philosophy, anthropology, religious studies, business, political science, film, art, music, literature, and foreign languages in order to enhance the student s diverse interests and to support the practice of critical thinking.