Theatre Studies (BA)

Area Head

  • Theatre Studies | Alexandra Harbold, Assistant Professor

    Welcome and thank you for your interest in the BA Theatre Studies program! 

    Theatre Studies is designed for theatre makers and scholars – playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, teachers, performers, critics, and all lovers of theatre. Our program objective is to build a strong foundation for advanced study in any discipline of theatre with advanced coursework opportunities in playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, dramatic literature and theatre history.  Through our classes, undergraduate research mentorship, and the opportunity to travel and see theatre in the London Study Abroad Program, the Theatre Studies BA program supports students in their exploration of theatre, creative practice and the development of new work. Please reach out with questions and curiosities. We look forward to sharing our program with you!

Program Highlights

The Script

Through active study and practice, you learn how theatre reflects and interrogates historic and contemporary societies through courses in dramatic literature and history, playwriting, dramaturgy, and directing, with an emphasis on developing new works

The World’s Your Stage

Our six-week summer London Study Abroad Program immerses you in world-class theatre, life as a Londoner, counts for elective coursework, and satisfies general education requirements. Scholarships and financial aid are available.

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Read about Maggie Goble's and Lauren Carn's experiences learning abroad. 

Earn While You Learn

Abundant work study opportunities exist for you to do paid, professional work in your area of interest while earning your degree.

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Example Plan of Study

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