Pioneers Enhance their Skills in the Theatre
From playwrighting to performance, script analysis to direction, and technology to design, students pursuing a BA in Theatre learn a breadth of knowledge and skills. If you are interested in all aspects of Theatre, Marietta’s Theatre Department is the place to be.
The BA in Theatre is an open-admission program that does not require an application process. Students enrolled in this program also pursue a secondary concentration (another major, minor, or certificate), making them stand out to potential employers and graduate programs.
Recent pairings with the Theatre BA have included Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology. Dedicated and responsive faculty work with students in the program to coordinate tailored educational experiences to help them pursue their desired goals.
The Theatre Department at Marietta College offers a Theatre Minor and a Dance Minor for students who are focused in areas outside of theatre and want to enhance their major with skills that they can develop in one of our programs.
Our Minors:
- Theatre Minor
- Dance Minor
What You'll Learn as a Theatre Major at Marietta College
In addition to completing a liberal arts core curriculum, BA Theatre majors prepare for success in various fields by completing a rigorous course load that begins with the Theatre Core — classes required of all Theatre majors.
In this program, students become well-rounded artists by studying acting, technical theatre, design, history, and directing. Theory meets practice as students apply their classroom knowledge to the various productions and activities beginning in their freshman year. Those involved in productions earn academic credit hours through our practicum courses.
Students complete a theatre internship to employ those skills professionally and culminate their Marietta College education with a capstone project to show how their theatrical skills naturally integrate with other areas of study to result in a unique, marketable whole.
FAQs
- Can students qualify to earn grants when completing internships or pursuing creative projects?
Yes! Students can apply for a number of grants through the Experiential Education Awards Program and the Investigative Studies Program.
- Can Theatre majors study abroad and still graduate on time?
Yes! Students in any major can study abroad.