Pioneers Shine in the Spotlight
Students pursuing a BA in Theatre also pursue a secondary major concentration, making them stand out to potential employers and graduate programs.
From scriptwriting, casting, costuming, lighting, and fight training (don’t worry, it’s stage-fight training by a certified instructor!) to showtime, the three stages in Hermann Fine Arts Center see plenty of action. If you want to learn about acting from the ground up, Marietta’s Theatre Department is the place to be.
Recent pairings with Theatre have included Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing, and Psychology. Dedicated and responsive faculty work with students in the BA Theatre program to coordinate tailored educational experiences to help them pursue their desired goals.
This program and the related Theatre minor are open to all students of varying theatrical backgrounds without an audition or interview.
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.