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Bachelor of Arts in
Theatre Arts

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LEVEL

Undergraduate

DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (BA)

COLLEGE

College of Visual and Performing Arts

LOCATION

On Campus, Hybrid

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Are you fascinated by the lure of the stage? Do you dream of starring in award-winning plays, directing a cast of talented actors or designing the sets and costumes that bring life to performances?

Earning your bachelor鈥檚 degree in theatre from 海角直播 is your ticket to an exciting career on the stage and behind the scenes. ASU is considered one of the most respected colleges for theatre in the region for its commitment to providing a well-rounded theatre degree focused on developing the entire human being 鈥� creatively, emotionally, culturally and psychologically

Why 海角直播 is One of the Best Theatre Schools

The world of theatre is vast and offers diverse opportunities. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e created a theatre degree that鈥檚 tailored to your professional dreams. Interested in acting and directing? Our performance concentration will prepare you to take center stage and lead productions. Want to work behind the curtain as a set designer, lighting expert or sound engineer? We make it easy to focus on the technical side of theatre. See yourself managing and preparing performances? Our generalist emphasis will provide you with the experience and skills to run the show. Join one of the most flexible colleges for theatre in the nation and reach your red-carpet dreams.

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Thanks to our balanced and practical theatre degree program, our theatre majors have found success on Broadway, in television and film, and in education.

Beyond careers in theatre and performance-related fields, you鈥檒l also be well-prepared to continue your education at advanced theatre schools or in exploring other fields. You鈥檒l master fundamental skills like creative problem-solving, leadership and team-building 鈥攕kills that are essential to nearly every industry.

When you graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in theatre from ASU, you鈥檒l be ready for a huge variety of careers, including:

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Set designer
  • Costume designer
  • Stage manager
  • Educator
  • Writer
  • Critic

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for actors is predicted to grow 32% over the next decade, more than triple the average for other occupations. Jobs for producers and directors are projected to grow 24% over the same amount of time.

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Why Earn a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Theatre from ASU?

Hands-on learning is at the core of our theatre degree program, and one reason we believe Alabama State is one of the best colleges for theater. When you choose ASU, you鈥檒l be immersed in the world of theatre and surround yourself with faculty and other theatre majors who share your passion for the stage.

Some of the features that help us stand out from other theatre schools include:

Practical experience performing.

In addition to the time that you鈥檒l spend in classes perfecting your craft, you鈥檒l also get to participate in mainstage productions, our annual One Act Play Festival and various special events throughout the year 鈥� allowing you to build a robust resume while making lasting connections.

Caring, enthusiastic faculty.

Our committed theatre degree program faculty make us one of the most respected colleges for theatre in the country. Thanks to small class sizes, you鈥檒l get individual attention and support from a faculty with more than 80 years of combined teaching experience.

National recognition.

Our bachelor鈥檚 degree in theatre is accredited by the National Association of School of Theatre. That means you can be sure that your theatre degree is from one of the top theatre schools in the nation.

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85%

Percentage of ASU theatre majors working in theatre and theatre-related fields after graduation

80

Theatre degree faculty have 80+ years of professional and teaching experience.

24鈥�32%

Percentage of job growth for actors, directors and producers

3

The bachelor鈥檚 degree in theatre program offers three unique concentrations.

What Our Theatre Degree Alumni Say

 

鈥淚鈥檝e been a part of 鈥楾he Lion King鈥� cast since its opening on Broadway. But my journey started at 海角直播 in the Theatre Department with Dr. Tommie Stewart! The training we received has without a doubt been my staying power for all the years I鈥檝e been working professionally 鈥� acting, voiceover work, dance, all of it 鈥� I got my training right there in Leila Barlow Theatre. Any student who鈥檚 thinking about studying Theatre: ASU is the place to be!鈥�

Bonita H.-C.
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Department of Theatre Arts

The many successes of our theatre majors make us one of the best colleges for theatre in the country. That鈥檚 why ASU is dedicated to helping aspiring performers and stage technicians develop as well-rounded citizens committed to ensuring equity and social justice both on and off the stage. If you want to learn more about why we鈥檙e considered among the top theatre schools, please reach out to us.

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