Department of theatre arts
At 海角直播, the training students receive in Theatre & Dance is second to none. The rigorous, academically-focused curriculum challenges students as they develop their natural talents and discover skills that can lead to careers as professional actors like alumni Yohance Myles, Samuel Smith, Charlie Hudson, and Marcus Henderson. 海角直播 choose their creative outlet in one of three Theatre emphasis areas 鈥� technical, performance, or theatre generalist 鈥� and gain the experience they need to get ahead as a member of the ASU Theatre & Dance Guild.
Spring 2017 brought the graduation of the first Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance class from the department and from any HBCU in the Nation. These trailblazers are headed to further study and beginning their careers as professional dancers. BFA majors received instruction through four levels of each of the following genres: ballet, modern, jazz, African, and hip hop. To view dance program click here.
ASU Theatre & Dance also prepares students for sustainable and lucrative careers as 鈥渂ehind the scenes鈥� technicians, directors, stage managers, lighting & sound designers, costumers, make-up artists, choreographers, critics, and playwrights.
Realistic, hands-on experience is provided as students perform in and work on mainstage theatre & dance productions, the annual One Act Play Festival, Senior Dance Capstone Projects, and various special events presented throughout the year.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, and explore the curriculum and courses:
- Performance 鈥� acting, directing
- Technical 鈥� set, costume design, light, sound
- Theatre Generalist 鈥� management, preparation
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Learn more about the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, and explore the curriculum and courses: