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Program snapshot
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•Liberal arts approach to theatre as a means to inspire humanity and engage a diverse society
•Focus on classical and contemporary theatrical storytelling in the context of cultural diversity
•Emphasis on playmaking, empathy, critical analysis, creative problem-solving, and changemaking
•Curriculum covers acting, design, script analysis, and technical theatre (44-46 units for major)
•Theatre minor also available (22-24 units)
•Faculty: Jersten Seraile, MFA (Theatre of Diversity); Nathan Crocker, MFA (Head of Voice and Speech); Lisa Berger, MFA
Performance & Productions
•Students of all majors can audition for department productions
•Multiple undergraduate productions per season including mainstage and student lab shows
•Recent productions include Spring Awakening and Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
•Backstage roles available: stage manager, lighting operator, dresser, sound operator, stagehand
•Students can assist professional designers in scenic, costume, and lighting design
Notable Alumni
•Santiago Iacinti '15 (BA), Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education at PlayPenn
•Sophie Hwang '25 (BA), pursuing drama and theatre education at University of Warwick
Location
•Small department with personalized attention in San Diego
•Access to a vibrant regional theatre scene
•The Old Globe/USD MFA program operates at the graduate level on the same campus
Study Abroad
•Study abroad opportunities available through USD's global programs
Degree Flexibility
•BA degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
Academic info
Snapshot
4.02
Avg GPA (W)
52%
Admit Rate
school-wide
83%
Grad Rate
5.7K
Enrollment
$87K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,365
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$59,486
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,586
$30-48k$17,441
$48-75k$19,557
$75-110k$27,012
$110k+$46,989
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Liberal arts approach to theatre as a means to inspire humanity and engage a diverse society
•Focus on classical and contemporary theatrical storytelling in the context of cultural diversity
•Emphasis on playmaking, empathy, critical analysis, creative problem-solving, and changemaking
•Curriculum covers acting, design, script analysis, and technical theatre (44-46 units for major)
•Theatre minor also available (22-24 units)
•Faculty: Jersten Seraile, MFA (Theatre of Diversity); Nathan Crocker, MFA (Head of Voice and Speech); Lisa Berger, MFA
Performance & Productions
•Students of all majors can audition for department productions
•Multiple undergraduate productions per season including mainstage and student lab shows
•Recent productions include Spring Awakening and Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
•Backstage roles available: stage manager, lighting operator, dresser, sound operator, stagehand
•Students can assist professional designers in scenic, costume, and lighting design
Notable Alumni
•Santiago Iacinti '15 (BA), Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education at PlayPenn
•Sophie Hwang '25 (BA), pursuing drama and theatre education at University of Warwick
Location
•Small department with personalized attention in San Diego
•Access to a vibrant regional theatre scene
•The Old Globe/USD MFA program operates at the graduate level on the same campus
Study Abroad
•Study abroad opportunities available through USD's global programs
Degree Flexibility
•BA degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
Training
•Liberal arts approach to theatre as a means to inspire humanity and engage a diverse society
•Focus on classical and contemporary theatrical storytelling in the context of cultural diversity
•Emphasis on playmaking, empathy, critical analysis, creative problem-solving, and changemaking
•Curriculum covers acting, design, script analysis, and technical theatre (44-46 units for major)
•Theatre minor also available (22-24 units)
•Faculty: Jersten Seraile, MFA (Theatre of Diversity); Nathan Crocker, MFA (Head of Voice and Speech); Lisa Berger, MFA
Performance & Productions
•Students of all majors can audition for department productions
•Multiple undergraduate productions per season including mainstage and student lab shows
•Recent productions include Spring Awakening and Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
•Backstage roles available: stage manager, lighting operator, dresser, sound operator, stagehand
•Students can assist professional designers in scenic, costume, and lighting design
Notable Alumni
•Santiago Iacinti '15 (BA), Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education at PlayPenn
•Sophie Hwang '25 (BA), pursuing drama and theatre education at University of Warwick
Location
•Small department with personalized attention in San Diego
•Access to a vibrant regional theatre scene
•The Old Globe/USD MFA program operates at the graduate level on the same campus
Study Abroad
•Study abroad opportunities available through USD's global programs
Degree Flexibility
•BA degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
Updated 3d ago
