Program Recognition
•Bullet: Generalist BA covering theatre literature, history, acting, directing, design, technology, management, and film
•Bullet: Theatre & Film Department offers a Theatre major, Theatre minor, Film minor, and Musical Theatre minor
•Bullet: Alpha Psi Omega theatre honor society chapter
Training
•Bullet: Foundational coursework includes Script Analysis, Principles of Acting, and Visual Concepts for the Stage
•Bullet: Four-show practicum system requires participation in four productions, including one during senior year, across acting/performance, stage management, directing, design & technology, and dramaturgy
•Bullet: Film production opportunities include feature films, documentaries, camera work, editing, sound, and production
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Full season of Mainstage productions plus independent student projects and original work
•Bullet: Productions and participation are open to students regardless of major, gender, race, ethnicity, or experience level
•Bullet: Students from more than 20 majors and minors participated in Berea's 2025-26 season
Professional Development
•Bullet: Co-curricular Labor Program offers 30 full-time theatre positions in scene, costume, properties, lighting, sound, management, social media, hair & makeup, teaching assistant, building monitor, and usher roles
•Bullet: Students work 10-15 hours per week in labor positions tied to production and design
•Bullet: Internship opportunities and funding for national/international theatre conferences
Facilities
•Bullet: Jelkyl Drama Center
Value
•Bullet: Starting Fall 2027, Berea's Financial Freedom Pledge guarantees every enrolled student a fully funded, no-loan degree covering 100% of tuition, housing, food, fees, and supplies
•Bullet: Berea combines its own funding with federal and state grants, personal scholarships, and other awards to eliminate the cost of attendance across all four years
