Program Recognition
•BA Theatre major with a Theatre concentration listed in Grambling State University's 2024-2026 catalog
•National Association of Schools of Theatre accredited program
•Theatre work at Grambling dates to 1938, when the Speech & Theatre department began producing three to five shows per year on campus
•Notable alumni include Grammy-winning singer and actor Erykah Badu Training
•General Theatre concentration develops a foundation for acting, directing, playwriting, costuming, lighting, set design, and technical theatre
•Students work across acting, directing, stage management, technical theatre, and box office areas
•Production-focused curriculum includes stagecraft, stage management, scenic design, play production, internship, independent study, and comprehensive exam coursework
Degree Flexibility
•Broad liberal arts theatre training supports graduate study and careers across visual and performing arts fields
•Department mission emphasizes artistic imagination, technical knowledge, and critical thinking
