Theatre (BA, BFA)
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 9,550 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Lindenwood’s Theatre program is designed to fully prepare you for a life in the performing arts. Our facilities are second to none, ranging from a Broadway-style 1,200-seat auditorium to a versatile and intimate black box theater.
Lindenwood University’s Theatre Program has earned 9 Certificates of Meritorious Achievement from Region 5 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) since Spring 2021!
We offer both BA and BFA degrees. The BA in Theatre immerses you in all aspects of the art form through the exploration of performance, technical theatre, design, and directing. The BA is designed with flexibility to tailor the degree towards your interest and goals.
Our BFA in Theatre degree offers pre-professional, conservatory style training in 1 of 4 areas of emphasis: Acting, Design & Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, or Stage Management. Building off a core curriculum each BFA path provides intense, specialized training as well as multiple studio and production experiences in your area of emphasis.
Admission into the BFA in Theatre requires an audition/interview. If you wish to pursue a BFA and do not or cannot audition/interview prior to enrollment, you will only be able to declare a BA in Theatre. You can then audition/interview for the BFA program at the end of your first semester of study. There is no audition/interview required for the BA in Theatre.
Theater Faculty at Lindenwood University
The Theatre faculty at Lindenwood University includes a mix of full-time and adjunct professionals with years of theatrical experience. From acting, to directing, to design, and stage/production management, Lindenwood theatre faculty excel in their craft and will help you excel in yours too.
Career Opportunities
| 27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
There are many career paths you can take in the world of theatre and getting the right experience and foundation at Lindenwood is a great place to start. Some potential career paths that can come from this amazing program include Performing, Designing, Stage Management, Directing, Dramaturgy, Education, Arts Management and more.
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Curriculum
The Bachelor of Arts in theatre requires a minimum grade of C in the following courses:
Major Coursework
30 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 10100 Acting I
- TA 21000 Stage Management
- TA 22400 Creating Theatre
- TA 30400 Script Analysis
- TA 30600 Principles of Directing
- TA 33600 Survey of Dramatic Literature
- TA 37100 History of Theatre I
- TA 37200 History of Theatre II
- TA 48000 Career and Portfolio Seminar
- TA 48900 Senior Project
TA 33600, TA 37100, and TA 37200 may also be used as General Education requirements.
Rehearsal and Production Coursework
All Theatre majors must enroll in Rehearsal and Production for 0 credits in each semester of study. Enrolling in these courses for 1 credit will also satisfy this requirement.
- TA 10001Rehearsal and Production
- TA 10002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 20001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 20002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 30001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 30002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 40001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 40002 Rehearsal and Production
Elective Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 20100 Acting II
- TA 21300 Stagecraft
- TA 21600 Stage Make-up
- TA 22000 Costume Construction
- TA 22500 Voice and Movement for the Actor
- TA 30100-30199 Acting Studio
- TA 35100 Direction of Plays
- TA 40101 Advanced Acting Studio: Stage Combat
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