Program Recognition
•BA Drama offers three options: Drama (general), Drama Performance, and Drama Design
•Drama (general) option: core study in acting, design and technical theatre, theatre history, literature, criticism, and running crew — plus electives from all upper-level School offerings
•Minimum 60 drama credits required for graduation; total degree requires minimum 180 credits
Notable Alumni
•Dawn Wells (BA '60) — Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island Professional Development
•Strong ties to the Seattle professional theatre community; faculty and alumni have founded or hold leadership positions at many regional theatres
•Graduates go on to careers in theatre, film, television, new media, law, education, politics, business, writing, and tech
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Undergraduate Theater Society (UTS) and Costume Club among student organizations
Degree Flexibility
•'Double-friendly' major — approximately half of undergraduates double major in subjects as diverse as Dance, Business, Communications, and Biology
•25-credit minors available in Acting, Directing, Performance Studies, and Design for Performance
•Internship opportunities integrated into elective coursework (Drama 493)
•Capstone projects and departmental honors available
