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Theatre, Minor

Program Overview

One of five creative units of the College of Arts + Architecture, the Department of Theatre at UNC Charlotte provides the ultimate training ground for the next generation of professional artists, designers, technicians, educators, and community leaders.

The minor in theatre at UNC Charlotte allows students to develop their knowledge in contemporary theatre practice and theory while majoring in another subject. Students have the freedom to explore a range of theatre courses according to their interests while building essential skills: leadership, collaboration, communication, adaptability, and creativity. Nurture your passion for theatre with our Minor in Theatre!

Department of Theatre

Program Contact

David Janowiak

Chair of the Department of Theatre

djanowi1@charlotte.edu

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Minor in Theatre at a Glance

All courses and productions in the Department of Theatre are open to theatre minors. 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:
18 Credit Hours
Minor Requirements:
6 required courses; 12 elective courses

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.

Past Productions
  • Aerial performer suspended mid-air on fabric straps, silhouetted against a purple backdrop with red bulbs and flags.
  • Stage play scene depicting a living room with seven people, a dining area, and a staircase.
  • Performers wearing masks on stage, dressed in casual clothes, with one leading in the front.
  • A stage performance with people on a platform holding signs spelling "ELLE WOODS," with a person in pink standing below, arms raised.
  • A person in Victorian costume holds a cup and saucer on a theatrical stage, with a teapot and cup on a table beside them.

    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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    “I aspire to have a career where I can use my communication skills to be an advocate for equity wherever I land. Through minoring in theatre, I hope to further sharpen my public speaking, teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which will all help me in my future goals!”

    Lydia Elder
    Bachelor’s in Communication Studies with a concentration in Rhetoric, Culture, and Social Change and a Minor in Theatre

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