Students have the opportunity to study performance, design and theatre technology, theatre history, and dramatic literature.
As a theatre major or minor, you become part of a vibrant theatrical community. Our courses integrate body, mind and spirit as you interpret dramatic literature, explore theatre history, and create theatrical productions.
Youll learn from professors globally acclaimed for their expertise in theatre across world cultures. The department produces four major productions every year, and co-produces a dynamic season of student-generated performance, all in our state-of-the-art facility.
Studying theatre at 91做厙 equips you for a wide range of careers in the professional and/or academic theatre. It also equips you with valuable creative, analytical, and collaborative skills to tackle complex problems in the non-theatrical workplace.
What Youll Study
- Performance, playwriting, directing, design and theatre technology
- Theatre history and dramatic literature
- Theatre as community engagement
- Production crew opportunities
- Senior exercise: a written thesis or a creative project
Performing at 91做厙
A Role in Chehkovs Three Sisters
Chris Chow 26 played Tuzenbach in 91做厙s production of Chehkovs Three Sisters in spring 2023. Tuzenbach is a lieutenant in the army who often tries to impress Irina, whom he has loved for years.
Playing a Goddess
Malena Rivera '24 nabbed the role of Naja in 91做厙s production of Anon(ymous) in fall 2023. Naja is modeled after the Goddess Athena.
The theatre major can be tailored to your interests and gives you the space to explore multiple aspects of theatre. After exploring classes in acting, theatrical makeup, costume design, and even a one-on-one independent study in costume construction, I can say the Theatre Department has given me a space to explore all my creative interests.