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BA Theatre
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BA Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram profile
Study AbroadTRAINING
•Liberal arts BA balancing theatre scholarship with hands-on practice
•Curriculum spans acting, directing, playwriting, design, dramatic literature, and theatre history
•Philosophy of developing "three-dimensional theatre students" with skills across all disciplines
•No prior theatre experience required to major or participate in productions
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Six department productions per year — four faculty/guest-directed mainstage shows and two student-directed workshops
•Robsham Theater Arts Center features a 591-seat proscenium mainstage and the 150-seat Bonn Studio black box
•Student-run groups (Dramatics Society, Contemporary Theatre, Musical Theatre Wing) stage 4-6 additional productions annually
•Casting is open to all BC students, majors and non-majors alike
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Over half of theatre majors pursue a double major in fields like English, Political Science, Business, or Education
•Undergraduate-only department — no graduate students competing for roles or design positions
•Student directing, original playwriting ("New Voices" festival), stage management, and design opportunities
•Biennial festival of original student-written plays
STUDY ABROAD
•Contemporary Theatre and Drama in London course exploring West End and fringe theatre
Academic info
Snapshot
4.09
Avg GPA (W)
16%
Admit Rate
school-wide
91%
Grad Rate
10.1K
Enrollment
$104K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,704
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$70,702
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$4,284
$30-48k$7,304
$48-75k$13,112
$75-110k$19,999
$110k+$60,308
Program info updated Apr 22, 10:02 PM
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Liberal arts BA balancing theatre scholarship with hands-on practice
•Curriculum spans acting, directing, playwriting, design, dramatic literature, and theatre history
•Philosophy of developing "three-dimensional theatre students" with skills across all disciplines
•No prior theatre experience required to major or participate in productions
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Six department productions per year — four faculty/guest-directed mainstage shows and two student-directed workshops
•Robsham Theater Arts Center features a 591-seat proscenium mainstage and the 150-seat Bonn Studio black box
•Student-run groups (Dramatics Society, Contemporary Theatre, Musical Theatre Wing) stage 4-6 additional productions annually
•Casting is open to all BC students, majors and non-majors alike
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Over half of theatre majors pursue a double major in fields like English, Political Science, Business, or Education
•Undergraduate-only department — no graduate students competing for roles or design positions
•Student directing, original playwriting ("New Voices" festival), stage management, and design opportunities
•Biennial festival of original student-written plays
STUDY ABROAD
•Contemporary Theatre and Drama in London course exploring West End and fringe theatre
TRAINING
•Liberal arts BA balancing theatre scholarship with hands-on practice
•Curriculum spans acting, directing, playwriting, design, dramatic literature, and theatre history
•Philosophy of developing "three-dimensional theatre students" with skills across all disciplines
•No prior theatre experience required to major or participate in productions
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Six department productions per year — four faculty/guest-directed mainstage shows and two student-directed workshops
•Robsham Theater Arts Center features a 591-seat proscenium mainstage and the 150-seat Bonn Studio black box
•Student-run groups (Dramatics Society, Contemporary Theatre, Musical Theatre Wing) stage 4-6 additional productions annually
•Casting is open to all BC students, majors and non-majors alike
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Over half of theatre majors pursue a double major in fields like English, Political Science, Business, or Education
•Undergraduate-only department — no graduate students competing for roles or design positions
•Student directing, original playwriting ("New Voices" festival), stage management, and design opportunities
•Biennial festival of original student-written plays
STUDY ABROAD
•Contemporary Theatre and Drama in London course exploring West End and fringe theatre
Updated Apr 22, 10:02 PM
