Program Recognition
•Department mission emphasizes culturally relevant performance, collaboration, community engagement, and social justice
•CSUEB describes the campus as the most diverse in the CSU system
Training
•Theatre Arts combines core classes with Theatre Performance concentration electives across acting, dance, inclusive performance, musical theatre, and stage technology/design
•Students complete a capstone by directing, choreographing, performing, writing, interning, or designing
Performance & Productions
•Department produces approximately 5-8 plays and dance concerts during the year
•Students perform regularly in theatre and dance productions
Professional Development
•Training supports performance and production careers, advanced study, teaching, theatre/dance work, and related public-service or business roles
•CSUEB reports that alumni perform professionally on Broadway, in Hollywood, and on stages around the world
Facilities
•Facilities include a 450-seat University Theatre, scene shop, costume shop, design/drafting studio, digital lab, studio classrooms, and dance studio