Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Theatre Musical Track] From Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Theatre majors can choose from five tracks: Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting/Directing, Design/Technology, or General Studies.?Depending on the track chosen, major students gain specific skills in a variety of theatre-related areas:

Performance Studies

Focuses on acting, directing, voice and movement, dance, and psychology.

Technical Theatre

Centers on scenic, lighting and costume design, theatre crafts, studio art, and stage management.

Musical Theatre

Emphasizes acting, voice and movement, singing for the stage, dance, music theory, piano, music ensembles, and musical theatre history.

Theatre Management

Coursework includes stage management, arts administration, accounting, marketing, business management, and graphic design.

Career Options

Faculty at Saint Mary's prepare graduating majors to explore entry-level positions in theatre or dance, or to pursue further graduate studies in these art forms. In addition, theatre study provides for future pursuit of theatre and dance opportunities, whether as a profession, hobby, or as a personal source of enjoyment.?

High School Preparation

English; Literature; Dance; Performance Arts; Public Speaking

Enhance Your Experience

A theatre major or minor pairs well with a number of majors, including?education,?art studio,?history,?literature,?music, and?music performance.