The BA in Theatre Studies offers a flexible and individualized path through the major. Our students recognize that leadership in the arts requires breadth of knowledge as well as depth. They study across a wide range of theatrical disciplines and take classes in diverse programs across campus, preparing themselves for life as a theatre maker and careers in the arts and beyond.

Our curriculum exposes our students to the myriad ways theatre is created, produced and analyzed, including courses in theatre history, literature, acting, directing, theatre production, playwriting, stage management and puppetry. Working in close collaboration with their advisor, students design a plan of study that reflects their interests, goals, and evolving artistic practice, often pairing their work with double majors, dual degrees, and minors in other areas. BA students gain production experience across multiple venues, beginning with the Connecticut Repertory Theatre—the producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts—and moving on to take leadership and performance roles in the Student Series, Puppet Arts projects, and other student-driven productions.

The BA in Theatre Studies provides students with the artistic, intellectual and practical foundation necessary for a rich life of engagement in culture and the arts, skills that they can bring with them into any career they choose. They leave as informed, versatile and innovative artists who understand that our art and our practice connect us to the broader human experience and can shape it for the better.

PLEASE NOTE: Theatre Studies is not a performance-focused program. Admission to the Theatre Studies program does not grant access to advanced acting courses.