Program Recognition
•One of the nation's leading HBCUs, founded in 1865 in Richmond, VA
•Strong tradition of producing leaders in the arts, civil rights, and public service
•Faith-based institution with a nurturing, close-knit campus community
Training
•Comprehensive BFA covering performance, design, and technical theatre
•Coursework includes Acting, Stage Craft, Scene Design, Stage Lighting, Directing, Script Analysis, and African American Theatre
•Senior Capstone project and internship required for theatre majors
Performance & Productions
•University Players participation is required in the theatre curriculum; the catalog lists 9 credit hours
•Department productions provide hands-on experience in performance and technical roles
•Theatre Workshop course explores spoken word, music, dance, and theatre technology
Degree Flexibility
•120 credit hours with 36 hours of general education
•12 hours of Fine Arts electives across Music, Sacred Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
•Students encouraged to pursue a minor supporting post-graduation goals
