Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Theatre Arts] From University of Akron

At The University of Akron, theatre education is not limited to the production of plays, but rather becomes a set of tools that allows the student to enter into collaborative, experiential partnerships which may involve advocacy, story-sharing, civic application, and cross-sector innovation. UA Theatre Arts strives to integrate ensemble artistic practice with interdisciplinary, community-based research; innovation with tradition; and the global with the grassroots.

• A comprehensive theatre curriculum combines academics with performance opportunities and technical training
• Four new progressive interdisciplinary options in:
  • Applied Theatre and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Applied Theatre and Business Entrepreneurship
  • Physical Theatre
  • Film Studies
• P-12 Drama/Theatre Licensure in collaboration with the Lebron James Family Foundation College of Education
• Unique emphasis on ensemble methodology, devising techniques and community engagement
• Curriculum enhanced by master classes, seminars and special topics courses with guest artists from around the world
• Generous endowed scholarships for theatre arts majors

Our Faculty Members

• have extensive professional performance and production experience
• are award winning, innovative and interactive
• enhance classroom learning with individualized instruction and multimedia technology