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Overview

Our program investigates our complex culture from perspectives that include history, political institutions, literature and art. You will gain historical perspective, familiarity with the great plays of the world, and an opportunity to participate in all areas of the theatre.

Our hands-on mainstage theatre season offers you the opportunity to perform, design or crew full productions Â鶹ԭ´´ faculty and industry professionals, as well as the unique and student-created annual Honors Production.

Student societies, including the Blackfriars Student Theatre organization and the Mu Iota cast of national honour society Alpha Psi Omega, offer opportunities to engage with other theatre students. You will have the opportunity to assist faculty directors and designers, as well as to take advantage of the many internships, co-ops and international study opportunities available.

Outcomes

Students completing a theatre degree will have knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, in a global perspective, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers, both past and present

You gain experience in actual productions

Through a capstone project, you can demonstrate an ability to integrate/synthesize interdisciplinary perspectives, engage in meaningful collaboration and connect theory to practice

Career Opportunities

Performance (stage, television and film)

Design (scenic, lighting, costume, sound, makeup and props)

Technical theatre

Stage management

Casting

Dramaturgy

Public relations

Arts management

Special events management