Program Recognition
•Theatre is published by Grambling as a concentration in the undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts degree
•National Association of Schools of Theatre accreditation applies to the BA Visual and Performing Arts Theatre concentration
•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
•Theatre concentration coursework includes acting, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, costume, lighting, stage management, playwriting, play production, and internship study
•Students work across acting, directing, stage management, technical theatre, and box office areas
•Department mission emphasizes artistic imagination, technical knowledge, and critical thinking
Degree Flexibility
•Broad liberal arts theatre training supports graduate study and careers across visual and performing arts fields
•Senior-year curriculum includes theatre seminar, internship, independent study, play production, and comprehensive exam coursework
