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Theatre, B.A.

Program Overview

The Department of Theatre inspires students to expand their vision of the world and themselves, preparing them for leadership as practitioners, educators, and artists. The Department of Theatre offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, with concentrations in one of the following areas: Performance; Design/Tech; Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Writing; Applied Theatre; Theatre Studies; and Theatre Education. The B.A. degree allows the flexibility to pursue a double major. A Minor in Theatre and a Certificate in Musical Theatre are also offered.

This concentration is designed for students who wish for a broader Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre. The pathway provides a flexible model that highlights the essential skills that students and potential employers value in theatre practitioners: collaboration, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

Department of Theatre

Program Contact

David Janowiak

Chair of the Department of Theatre

djanowi1@charlotte.edu

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Theatre Studies at a Glance

In the Theatre Studies concentration, students will take the same core classes but will have the option of choosing their own electives from across the theatre curriculum. The UNC Charlotte Department of Theatre does not require an audition for acceptance. Coursework in the Department of Theatre is available to all students enrolled at the University, as are the auditions for our productions. UNC Charlotte is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Delivery:
On-Campus
Total Credit Hours:
120 credit hours
MAJOR COURSES:
45-71 Credit Hours

In addition to Theatre Performance, the Department of Theatre offers a B.A. in Theatre with concentrations in the following areas:

Explore Theatre at UNC Charlotte

The Department of Theatre is one of five creative units within the College of Arts + Architecture, an artistic community that is unique in the Carolinas.

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See past productions

 Students have the opportunity to participate in multiple theatre productions a year, from acclaimed classics to bold new works – including a biennial musical.

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    “My favorite thing about the Department of Theatre is how kind and connected everyone is. I love how you’re always running into someone you know around campus or between classes and can stop to have a conversation about anything. It really feels like a close-knit community.”

    Braden Kneeshaw
    B.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Performance with an Undergraduate Certificate in Musical Theatre

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