About the Program
Peel back the curtain and immerse yourself in all that a theatre degree has to offer. In the General Theatre option, you will experience our broad curriculum and have the ability to dive deeper into your area of interest, including directing, playwriting, management or theory and criticism. Tailor your education to your career goals and develop the skills to make an impact in the performing arts industry.
The Polytechnic Approach
Perform on the main stage or fill leadership roles as a designer or producer. Experiment in workshops and projects alongside your peers. Here, you will receive intensive training in all facets of theatre: acting, voice, movement, directing, lighting, costume and scenic design, playwriting, stagecraft, makeup, and stage management. Join your intellectual and academic skills with artistic perspective and graduate ready to take on a career in the performing arts or continue to graduate school.
Career Outcomes
Courses
The General Theatre option allows you to explore a broad range of theatre disciplines and create a customized course of study. This flexible track allows you to focus on areas such as directing, playwriting, theatre management, or theatre theory and criticism. By offering a comprehensive education in both the practical and academic aspects of theatre, the program enables you to develop a well-rounded skill set that can be applied to various career paths. You will be prepared for advanced studies, teaching, or professional work in theatre, television, film, or related fields.