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
Study Abroad
•Contemporary Theatre and Drama in London course exploring West End and fringe theatre
Degree Flexibility
•Also offers Theatre Minor, Educational Theatre Minor, and Dance Minor
•Dance Minor covers ballet, contemporary, jazz, and dance for musicals
