Training
•Bullet: Liberal arts approach to theatre as a means to inspire humanity and engage a diverse society
•Bullet: Focus on classical and contemporary theatrical storytelling in the context of cultural diversity
•Bullet: Emphasis on playmaking, empathy, critical analysis, creative problem-solving, and changemaking
•Bullet: Curriculum covers acting, design, script analysis, and technical theatre (44-46 units for major)
•Bullet: Theatre minor also available (22-24 units)
•Bullet: Faculty: Jersten Seraile, MFA (Theatre of Diversity); Nathan Crocker, MFA (Head of Voice and Speech); Lisa Berger, MFA
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Students of all majors can audition for department productions
•Bullet: Multiple undergraduate productions per season including mainstage and student lab shows
•Bullet: Recent productions include Spring Awakening and Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
•Bullet: Backstage roles available: stage manager, lighting operator, dresser, sound operator, stagehand
•Bullet: Students can assist professional designers in scenic, costume, and lighting design
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Santiago Iacinti '15 (BA) — , Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education at PlayPenn
•Bullet: Sophie Hwang '25 (BA) — , pursuing drama and theatre education at University of Warwick
Location
•Bullet: Small department with personalized attention in San Diego
•Bullet: Access to a vibrant regional theatre scene
•Bullet: The Old Globe/USD MFA program operates at the graduate level on the same campus
Study Abroad
•Bullet: Study abroad opportunities available through USD's global programs
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: BA degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
